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Between the Barrels visits Dickson County
— The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) delivered its “Between the Barrels” presentation to 300 high school students at Creek Wood High School in Dickson County, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. The safe driving program, which is geared to students who are just learning to drive, aims to reduce the chances [...]
Product recall advisory issued
This consumer products recall notice is distributed by Recall.org, a non-profit private foundation dedicated to public safety for the consumer. The recalls were issued by various federal, state and local government agencies, manufactures and producers and compiled by Recall.org. These listings are published here in the safety interest of our readership and the [...]
Queen City Road Race registration underway
The 32nd Annual Queen City Road Race, to be held on May 2, features a 5K race, 5K team relay race and non-competitive One Mile Movement where participants can complete the mile any way they choose. The event is sponsor by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and Cumberland Bank & Trust.
All races will [...]
Dog restraint law creates “humane conditions”
Montgomery County Commissioners on Monday passed new Animal Control regulations that will create more humane conditions for dogs across the county. The Commissioners in a 14-7 vote passed legislation requiring that not dog be chained to a “fixed object” for more than 60 minutes.
With a 14-7 vote, commissioners approved a resolution that would require that [...]
Yard debris pick-up scheduled
The Clarksville Street Department will begin picking up yard debris, leaves and limbs on March 22. This service will continue through April 16.
Yard debris, such as leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags and placed near the street. Tree limbs must be 4’ or less in length. The Street Department will not pick up limbs where [...]
Luncheon to benefit “Operation Turnaround”
“Operation TurnAround” Luncheon Fundraiser will be held Friday, March 12, at the Montgomery County Courthouse courtyard (Across from Kennedy Law Firm) with pick-up from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The sandwich menu includes a Bratwurst sandwich, $4.00; a Rib sandwich, $5.00; Cornish Hen sandwich, $6.00; and a Pork Steak sandwich, $5.00. Chips and drink included. Payments [...]
School breakfast program starts the day right
Governor Bredesen highlights “School Breakfast Week”
Ask any teacher how to start a student’s school day right and the answer will be “breakfast.” The morning meal provides the fuel for learning and sets the pace for healthy living.
“Students who eat breakfast have the fuel they need to do their best in school,” Governor Bredesen said. “The [...]
Governor Bredesen names citizen appointments to Boards and Commissions
Governor Phil Bredesen has appointed 83 men and women to serve on 40 state boards and commissions.
“We depend upon the leadership and commitment of citizens like these Tennesseans to serve our state through its boards and commissions,” said Bredesen. “I appreciate their readiness to serve, and I am confident they bring the experience and knowledge [...]
Council to pull city charter from legislature
The City Council, in a 10-2 vote, has opted to withdraw the proposed City Charter from the Tennessee State Legislature. In reviewing the proposed document, a legislative subcommittee in Nashville last week added an amendment requiring the issue be placed on the November ballot as a referendum question, a move that irked the Clarksville delegation [...]
Clarksville Greenways expansion planned
Though its debut occurred just over six months ago,the 3.6 mile Clarksville Greenway is about to expand with the addition of another 1.2 miles of new trail and more parking.
The new construction will link the existing greenway to Heritage Park. Work is already underway, with Clarksville’s Street Department clearing site of trash, brush and low-hanging [...]
