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As spring transforms into summer, we are getting ready to enjoy sunny, perfect weather almost daily. It’s always a beautiful time of year, but 2020’s transition feels extra spectacular. As we open our city and county, we are all emerging from a time of shared experience. During quarantine and physical distancing, we have had the opportunity to grow with the spring, unite as a community, and we are coming out of everything stronger together.
This issue contains pre COVID-19 events, notes about the current state of our community, philanthropic features, and messages of renewal and revival. Countless things have changed, and perhaps we have a new normal, but through it all kindness, generosity and love for the community have remained constant. We are so looking forward to seeing each and every single one of you at events in the upcoming months. When you see us, come say hello! Please enjoy our Stronger Together Issue, and join us in reflection of past events and anticipation of a bright future.
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Boehm Reception at Customs House Museum
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“Today, we are presenting this magnificent collection of Boehm porcelains, in celebration of its 25th anniversary here at the Customs House Museum,” Frank Lott said. “I’m calling it, A Preview of Spring, as all these beautiful birds and flowers are on display a full month before Spring arrives. You feel like you’re standing in the middle of Springtime.”
Turnout for the reception was larger than expected. “It’s great having these folks come celebrate with us,” Lott said. “These are people who have a vested interest in this collection, through their financial support. We are celebrating today, then this exhibit will be open to the public for the next three months.” Dottie Mann & Shelton Durrett
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Fred and Judy Landis are the founders of this Boehm porcelain collection. What they began has grown into one of the largest collections of Boehm birds and flowers in the country. “We were introduced to Boehm’s work by Francis Cross,” Fred Landis said. “She would invite us over every time she got a new piece. We loved them all. When she passed away, she donated her collection to the library, there was no Customs House Museum at that time.
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“We found ten pieces for sale in Kentucky in 1994. We asked 100 friends to contribute $100 a piece to make the purchase. That was the beginning, and it has mushroomed from there. It took 15 years to amass this collection of 128 pieces. Boehm is considered the first American producer of fine porcelain.”
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Clarksville Christian School recently had the honor of hosting the Tennessee Christian Athletic Association’s All-Star Basketball Game and Skills Competition. David & Alethea Lawton
“We had players from several TNCAA schools playing together in the All-Star game,” CCS Athletic Director Cole Harper said. “Each school also nominated its best players to participate in the skills competition. So, there was a high school boy and girl from each team, and a middle school boy and girl from each team.”
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The CCS gymnasium was filled with players, coaches and families from Sumner Academy, West Academy, Madison Academy, Lancaster Christian Academy, Dayspring Academy, Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy, Restoring Hope Christian Academy, and Covenant Academy.
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“Overall, we had a pretty good season,” Harper said. “Our girls brought home middle school and high school championships. And, both boys’ teams made it to the final four. The All-Star game was an awsome event. We had lots of fun. And, a ton of friends and family were able to come out, which was exciting for the kids. This was their chance to see their friends from other area schools, and to enjoy a little friendly competition.”
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Story & Photography by Tony Centonze Clarksville’s Cumberland Winds celebrated Black History Month at The Roxy Regional Theatre with a narrated performance of instruments, song and dance that brought the sounds of West Africa to life. “We are doing, I think, the first-ever Roxy celebration of Black History Month,” Yvonne Kendall said. “This afternoon, we’ll be doing a narrated program about the African-American musical influence on North and South America, and the Caribbean. It’s a musical journey that starts with some influences from West Africa, and goes all the way through to the music of Miles Davis.”
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The afternoon included performances by members of the Cumberland Winds, and featured the Cumberland Winds Woodwind Quintet. The show also included performances by guest artists from Austin Peay State University, and Middle Tennessee State University.
“In addition to two pieces my Miles Davis, our harpist will be performing a spiritual, There is a Baum in Gilead,” Kendall said. “The quintet will be playing an Afro-Cuban piece as well as a piece based on a Peruvian melody written by William Grant Still.”
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Eric and Haja Moutard, owners of Madeleine’s on Strawberry Alley, recently welcomed 40 very lucky diners for a multicourse French dinner. Michelle & Cameron Cook
Guests sat down to what would be five courses like they probably had not experienced in Clarksville, as Haja brings a mix of classic and modern ideas in French cooking to the table.
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Highlights of the meal included a spinach friand, a mini French-style muffin made with almond meal, A fromage plate featuring an assortment of cheeses served on a bed of greens, drizzled with a house vinaigrette, and Baba au Whiskey for dessert.
The entree for the evening was Coq au Vin (rooster and wine) served with tagliatelle, a traditional Italian pasta cut into long flat ribbons. Coq au Vin is a classic French recipe that combines chicken, bacon and Cognac, with red wine, chicken stock and mushrooms. Pat & Amanda Young
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FLATTENING THE CURVE Story by Bethany Sigler Recently, VIP got the chance to talk with Montgomery County Public Health Director Joey Smith. He has been exceptionally busy on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are very thankful for his time and insight. As a note, new information is coming out constantly. This is an unprecedented situation, and facts and reports are evolving every day. Montgomery County is blessed to have dedicated public servants like Joey Smith.
Joey Smith has also been nationally recognized for his efforts, talents, and accomplishments, and has been nominated for Vice President for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).
and Smith has seen some frequently asked questions. He had this to say, “We started testing the first week of March and since then there have been some common questions. Some have been about communication with Tennova, Blanchfield and other clinical providers in our community. We’ve received a lot of questions about the COVID-19 tests.
“In Montgomery County, we have not overwhelmed our hospital and our rate of infection has been on the downward decline.”
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The tests that we’ve been doing since early March detect if the person currently has the virus present in their body. Specimens are sent that day to a laboratory and we usually have results back in 3 days. With new tests being approved, urgent care and walk-in clinics could soon be offering a rapid test that will have results within 10-20 minutes.
As many may have seen on the news, an antibody test was recently approved by the FDA. We’re very excited about this. Along with giving a person some closure on a previous illness, studying the antibodies on people that successfully recovered could help develop therapy and treatment for others.” The 2020 hot topic has been masks: where we can get them, when we should wear them, how we can make them, and
making sure our essential workers have them. ClarksvilleMontgomery County have been going above and beyond to make sure our essential workers have what they need, and Smith has good news about masks. Smith says, “Our local health care partners, physicians, and clinics have been having weekly web meetings and conference calls. If one of our health care partners expresses that they’re running low on PPE, members of our partnership have been very successful sharing resources and helping that clinic or home health agency find what they need.”
In light of Governor Lee’s decision to open Tennessee, there have been mixed feelings, and there is still significant fear and uncertainty.
However, Smith has a hopeful message, “In Montgomery County, we have not overwhelmed our hospital and our rate of infection has been
on the downward decline. This is due to the efforts of our citizens, businesses, and leaders. We know that COVID-19 is still here. So as restaurants, businesses, and activities begin to open back up, we can continue to help the situation, by continuing to practice social distancing, wearing a cloth or face mask, staying home if you’re sick, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.”
We have been doing an excellent job flattening the curve. There are a lot of unknowns, and new changes come each day, but the numbers do not lie. COVID-19 is on the decline in Montgomery County. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and if we stay the course, remain diligent, and heed the advice of our local officials, we will return to normal soon.
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Fort Campbell Spouses Club recently held its monthly luncheon at Cole Park Commons. FCSC raises money to help students in our area. Joy Perez & Kimberly Garner
“Today we’re having our monthly luncheon, this month’s theme is A Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Kendall Dunn said. “We have a lot of women with us today who are not members, they are guests of members. This is a way for us to reach out to people who aren’t traditionally in the spouses club, or maybe haven’t joined because they were unfamiliar with what we do.”
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Dunn says the group is hoping to increase membership and awareness, and is also preparing for its new board to start matriculating in as this fiscal year comes to a close.
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“Today, we’ll play some fun games and trivia, and experience a little camaraderie,” Dunn said. “Last year, we raised $88,000 for scholarships and grants. We are hoping to do just as much, if not more, again this year. “
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Clarksville is opening back up, and as our favorites open their doors it feels like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. In the wise words of William Shakespeare, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” The pandemic took everyone by surprise, but our local businesses are truly great. The odds facing communities around the country have been grim, but Clarksville is exceptional in every sense of the word. We are stronger together, and our locally owned business community proves it. Our local businesses built strong foundations with sustainable models, clear missions, effective branding, and excellent products. Our local community actively seeks to buy local, and that intensified when our small businesses needed more support. Yada on Franklin is a shining example of the true essence of Clarksville. Not only did they make it through, they also helped their neighbors make it through. Yada on Franklin collaborated with Kings Bluff Brewery to offer KBB at curbside pickup. In a time when margins were slim, they also donated coffee to the weekly Shower Up event put together through a collaboration of area nonprofits.
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Jubilee House on Warfield recently hosted The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours. Kevin Kennedy & Jose Linares
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The event was well attended, and featured live music, a buffet, and a drawing for door prizes. Executive Director, Deborah Elms took a minute from her hosting duties to talk about the event. “It’s going very well here at Jubilee House. We are very busy, occupancy is climbing, and we have some very happy residents.
“This is our first time hosting Business After Hours, and it’s something that is important to us. We want to give back to this community. One of the ways for us to do that is to partner with other local businesses. So, this is a great networking opportunity for us.” Lisa McClain, Carole Dorris & Cheryl Lankford
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Dozens of people participated in a Galentine’s Day celebration at The Ruby Cora in February, an event organized by Karen Richards of KR Health Connections.
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“So, this is Galentine’s Day,” Richards said. “I am a huge Parks & Rec fan - the television show. Leslie Knope used to have a Galentine’s Day party on the show, so that became my thing. For years, I would use that as a way to make new friends. When we moved here from Missouri, I continued the tradition.”
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Last year, Richards had about 50 women at her house, she says her husband suggested she make this year’s party public.
“We invited women-owned businesses, and vendors who sell products we think women will love and use daily, like natural make-up, or homemade soap, meal prep services, cute bags, and jewelry,” Richards said.
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“Also, Dillard’s is doing bra fittings. For each fitting they will donate $2 to the local Susan G. Komen Foundation. For every purchase, they donate an additional $2. Yoga Mat is offering their full massage for free tonight, as well. We have a free chocolate fondue pot from Miss Pete’s Cafe and Catering, and a free Mimosa bar sponsored by Shelby Ensley of Ensley Real Estate. This has just been a fun relaxing evening at the beautiful Ruby Cora Event Venue.”
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Clarksville Networking Group Story & Photography by Tony Centonze Members of Clarksville Networking Group (CNG) recently held an Open House at Clarksville’s Riverview Inn, with Guest Speaker Bill McCleskey. Lonna Burrows & Sherry Pickering
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Betsy Sharp is the current President of CNG. “We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month at Riverview Inn,” Sharp said. “That’s from 7:45 - 9:30 in the morning. Tonight, we are having an Open House. We do this once a year, to try and bring in new members. We have 25 members who have all set up displays with what our businesses have to offer.”
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Customs House Museum recently hosted a program for mentors and mentees of Omega Psi Phi’s Manhood Academy.
Thomasa Rossa, of the museum’s Board of Trustees spoke about the event. “We have wanted to do more community outreach. We reached out to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. They have Manhood Academy, a program through which they mentor young men in middle school and high school. I thought this would be a great opportunity for us.”
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Brian Hutchenson is Omega Psi Phi’s Alumni Chapter VP, and Chair of Manhood Academy’s mentoring program.
“We started about three years ago,” Hutchenson said. “We knew there was a need for a program like this in Clarksville, so we made it happen. We have 15 kids right now, and it’s still growing. To join, applicants have to meet certain criteria. We meet and talk, take them through our interview process, then pick the guys that are a good fit.” “After applications closed this year, we were contacted by several young men who wanted to join. So, we’re thinking about expanding the program. As long as we have the members willing to do the work, we can expand.”
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The Belle Hollow recently hosted a private tasting event for engaged couples, where they sampled menu items for their upcoming special events. Michele & Robert Ellis
“Shelby Ledgerwood is the venue manager for The Belle Hollow. “This is a private tasting, usually its for people who have already booked events with us, but, we do allow people form the community to come in and try our offerings as well.
“It’s a chance to taste some of the menu selections that we have. Tonight is a little more special because we are featuring some of our new catering menu items for 2020.” On the sampling menu were, Chicken Scarpariello, and new side dishes, Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Candied Carrots.
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“They are all delicious,” Ledgerwood said. “We are also featuring some of our desserts, a Strawberry Red Velvet cake, and a Tiramisu. This is something we usually do about twice a year, in the Spring and in the Fall. We send out emails to everyone who has booked events with us, but we tend to get a lot of our clients who have booked weddings.
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Concord Missionary Baptist Church recently held several events, including its 1st Annual Praise Fest, an afternoon of education, praise and dance.
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Performers at the 2-hour event included the Mt. Vernon Troupe Praise and Mime dance team from Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Surrendered Mime Dance, led by Jasmyne Duvall from Great Commission Christian Church, Unity, the praise dance team from Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, the Vision of Praise dancers from Abundant Life Outreach Center, and Born 2 Serve, the praise dance team from Concord Missionary Baptist Church.“This was a Praise Dance competition for all the local churches,” Associate Pastor Brian Hutchenson said. “We presented cash prizes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. We also added an educational aspect to the program, by presenting information on Historical Black Universities and Colleges between performances. “We drew the youth in with the praise and dance, then let them know about these wonderful institutions of higher learning. We had CMCSS Director of Schools, Mr. Millard House as our Guest Speaker, and after the show our Kitchen Committee served a traditional soul food dinner to about 250 people. We’re already talking about doing this again next year.” Michelle Coppins and her ministry group organized this year’s program, and Concord Missionary’s team won 1st prize.
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Martini Night AT THE ROXY
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Ryan Bowie and his team recently opened the doors of Clarksville’s legendary Roxy Regional Theatre a romantic evening of cocktails and appetizers, with a little singing and dancing presented on the big screen.
Candice & Jason Leaverton
“This is our annual Martini Night,” Ryan Bowie said. “We have a great turnout this year, but tonight’s event is a little different. We are showing a movie, Moulin Rouge, instead of doing a live production. And, then we’re giving people vouchers to come back and see one of our live productions later in the month.”
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Kerri & Kurt Kowalski
Bowie says this is at least the Roxy’s tenth year of Martini Night. “Everyone is excited to see Moulin Rouge. I think we have close to 50 people in attendance. I definitely want to say thanks to Michael and Darla Knight at Yada Deli. They did all our appetizers, and supplied our bartenders for the evening. They are great partners.”
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Story by Bethany Sigler Featured Clarksville Young Professional, Alexis Goines owns a local Allstate agency, and is passionate about membership in the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce and Clarksville Young Professionals. Alexis told VIP, “Prior to opening the agency in October 2017, I knew how important it was to get involved with the local Chamber! However, since joining, then becoming an ambassador, it’s brought so much more than just the presence of being a member. It’s enabled me to meet so many new faces and build numerous relationships gaining great friends along the way! It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of your own business and the things that require your attention each day, which makes our chamber events and meetings a breath of fresh air.”
Clarksville Young Professionals is the perfect avenue to make connections with the next generation of leaders in Clarksville. - Jordan
Story by Bethany Sigler
The army brought Alexis and her family to Clarksville, and they loved much that theyand decided to callnative. it home. Jordan Burns it is so a graphic designer Clarksville She is “My family was brought to Clarksville through passionate about progress and believes that the best the waymilitary to advance in community 2011, and we from the this our is toknew be invested andbeginning involved inwe theloved growth. Professionally, Jordan works to build scene, up community! and Onerecreationally, of our favorites is the downtown Clarksville. freeriverside time pursuing charitable and We especiallyShe thespends viewsher of the and the greenways. community service based endeavors. Putting her principles also enjoy a good float down the river!” Alexis says. to work, Jordan tells VIP, “Currently, I lead in my community by being
involved with the Customs House Museum Guild and Marketing She tells VIP thatasone of the best about Clarksville Committee, as well a committee ofparts the Montgomery Countyis the Imagination Library Advisory Board. I am thankful that I amowners able to people in our community. “Our residents & business use my knowledge of graphic design and marketing to help make are the best—it’s great to have such a giving & supportive Clarksville a better community! I’ve place.” always aspired to make a difference in other
lives, asked not only bythe advising and protecting families through When about role Clarksville Young Professionals has their in insurance policies, but on a larger scale.” played her life, Jordan says, “Clarksville Young Professionals is the perfect avenue to make connections with the next generation of leaders in a Clarksville. Before I joined CYP,for I was looking for newis Making difference, and fundraising local nonprofits ways to get involved in my community. As a Clarksville native, I a pillar of Alexis’s mission to build the community. Alexis knew the importance of supporting our city and helping it grow. emphasizes theProfessionals importance helps of investing in the community, Clarksville Young me strengthen my “This past year, we had the opportunity with assistance from relationships with young professionals that have similar goals in finding new Good paths to leadership opportunities.” Allstate’s Hands Networks to donate over $7500 to local nonprofits, and I look forward to building on that each year. I
Asbelieve a graphic designer working for thewe Clarksville Chamber of that as business owners also haveArea a responsibility commerce, it is up to Jordan to brand our community’s economic to reinvest our communities. I’m just so grateful to be in landscape. It’sin a charge she doesn’t take lightly. “The thing I love the about position do more others!” to be creative and bring a most my to career is thefor opportunity person’s vision to life. There’s nothing better than seeing their reaction to the end result. the Marketing Manager As a final parting note, As Alexis reiteratesand herDesign thankfulness and for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development enthusiasm for the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Council, I am able to use my Marketing and Graphic Design abilities the Clarksville Young Professionals by saying, “Theand toand showcase how unique Clarksville is to others, both locally Chamber really helped to provide that sense of belonging and nationally.”
resources that otherwise I would not have.”
The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is utilizing their millennial powerhouse, Jordan Burns, to stay on the digital forefront and keep Clarksville ahead of the pack, nationally.
It is the mission of Clarksville Young Professionals to create a platform for Young Professionals to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active and contribute to the economic development and high quality of living in our community. Clarksville Young Professionals is dedicated to the advancement of our community through community service, professional development and networking opportunities for the emerging business and community leaders ages 21-45. For more information, visit www.clarksvillechamber.com Like what you see? Follow us on Facebook! •55
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SURVIVAL Story & Photography by Tony Centonze People were lined up outside Valor Hall recently for something different in Oak Grove, Kentucky, Tried-N-True Pro wrestling event, Survival. Wendy & Vinay Mehta
Eric Lehman spoke excitedly about TNT’s new arrangement with Valor Hall, and the lineup they were bringing to the ring. “W are excited to be at Valor Hall here in Oak Grove, Ky. It’s our fist time here, and this is the Survival event for TNT Pro Wrestling. Tonight we have WWE wrestling’s MVP (Montel Vontavious Porter) and the legendary Sycho Sid. Sid has wrestled in World Championship Wrestling, the World Wrestling Federation, and with Hulk Hogan in Wrestlemania 6.
Dan & Dawn Wilson
Also on the ticket for fans to enjoy were Crazzy Steve, Ricky Starks, Thomas Latimer, Jeremiah Plunkett, Panda Doll and Kamille.
Mason Mayweather
“We have a great line-up of our Tried-N-True regulars for the fans to enjoy as well,” Lehman said. “We are just so glad to be here. The Valor Hall people in Oak Grove have been incredibly generous to us, and accommodating. We love our new venue. As usual this is a sold-out event, and it’s going to be a great night of wrestling.”
Caleb Konley, Chase Owens & Zane Riley
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Crazzy Steve
Michael & Shona Dennis
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David Summers, Jeff Locklear, Joshua Berry & John Rodgers
Melissa Oden, Amanda Travers & Tiffany Moreno
Jax Dane & Eric Lehman
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WICKED GOOD SANDWICHES
Story by Bethany Sigler
Wicked Good Sandwiches, located at 605 Cumberland Drive is a local favorite for both sandwiches and shows. It has become know as a hub for entertainment and good times. At WGS patrons can always count on a laidback atmosphere, and easy going has proved to be adaptable. Rolling with the punches of COVID-19, WGS quickly made the switch to takeout, curbside pickup, and local delivery. Guests of WGS can also enjoy the addition of unique beverages to go thanks to the delicious collaboration with local businesses, Kings Bluff Brewery and Two Birds Coffee Company.
Owner Jason Yates is grateful for the support WGS has received, “Thank you for the continued support through this challenging time, Clarksville. We are genuinely grateful to be a part of such an amazing community. We look forward to reopening our dining room sooner than later and will continue to evaluate this decision daily. For now, we will remain open for takeout and deliveries only.” Completely changing the way business is done in a matter of days, and doing so successfully, Wicked Good Sandwiches has created a sustainable plan to weather the storm. Clarksville has rallied behind local businesses, and we are a stronger community because of it. Weekly favorites like Trivia with Joe Padula will resume soon, but for now it’s eggrolls and Peay Bread to go.
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Story by Bethany Sigler According to NASA, “A new era of human spaceflight is set to begin as American astronauts once again launch on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station…”
On May 27th, 2020 NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The Commercial Crew program is a new venture designed to facilitate collaboration between government and corporations for the advancement of commercial pursuits. This flight will test the transportation system as it travels to the International Space Station. This will be the final trial run for everything from the launch pad, to the rocket, to the spacecraft itself.
Robert Behnken
This mission is also laying the groundwork for the next lunar expedition, slated to launch in 2024. It will be the beginning of the Artemis program, dedicated to the exploration of Earth’s Moon, and Mars. Notably, the Artemis program will land the first woman on the lunar surface.
Crew Dragon will ensure that all systems are fully operational, and that automatic systems can function manually if necessary. The spacecraft being used for this flight is capable of staying in orbit for 110 days, but the actual mission duration will be determined once Crew Dragon reaches the International Space Station. For more information, or to follow Crew Dragon visit: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/crew/ index.html
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Art of Giving
Story & Photography by Tony Centonze
United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region recently hosted its inaugural Art of Giving, a fundraiser featuring food, music and art, at the Ruby Cora Event Venue. Sammy & Cindy Stuard
“I’m very excited that the community has shown up to support this great event, which I must say has a very cool vibe to it,” United Way Executive Director, Valerie Guzman said. “We are auctioning off artwork that has been donated.
Andrea Jacobson & Melissa Schaffner
“We have Olasubomi Aka-Bushorun over there right now creating a work of art, live, that will be auctioned off this evening. He is also going to auction off a blank canvas which will become a commissioned piece done by Ola for the auction winner.”
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Clarksville First Lady Cynthia Pitts, and other local celebrities made the rounds with trays of appetizers for guests to enjoy, while great music was provided by Nashville’s Emily Chambers & Curt Henderson. Kimberly & O’Neal Wiggins
Michelle Newell & Terry Jalinsky
“We have artists here from as far away as Florida who have donated some amazing pieces for tonight,” Guzman said. “This is the first time we’ve done this, and we’re blown away. Tonight has exceeded our expectations.”
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Valerie Guzman & Thomasa Ross
Dale & Marcie Cole
Emily Vaughn & Danielle Stack
Ryan Rado, Chloe Bennett, Kristyn Smith & Lindsay Bennett
Emily Chambers & Curt Henderson
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Greg & Lisa Lindsey. Valerie Guzman
Ty Christian & Michaela Sheets
Pamela Holz & Melissa Schaffner
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Julie Parks & Jeff Harris
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Wedding Belles Ribbon Cutting Story & Photography by Tony Centonze
Lisa Forest, owner of Wedding Belles, a local shop that specializes in wedding gowns, formal wear and prom dresses, is excited to start in her new downtown storefront located on Franklin Street.
Kourtni Cottrell & Lexi Koon
“We’re just having an open house today to promote our prom gowns,” Forest said. “Our prom ambassadors come from all our local high schools. They get to do runway shows, photo shoots, and lots of fun things. We just wanted everyone to come in and see the new store.”
Allison Enoch & Trisha Hall
Forest is not new to Clarksville. The original Wedding Belles opened on the corner of Madison Street and University Avenue in 2013. She felt that now was the time to join the emerging locally-owned shop scene on Franklin Street.
“We do wedding gowns, tuxedo rentals, mother-of-the-groom and mother-of-the-bride, flower girl, ring bearer dresses, and prom gowns. We also do Quinceanera dresses. We have every type of formal wear for everyone from infants to grandparents.” Wendy Thiery & Lisa Forest
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Forest says her wedding gowns range in price from about $500 – $2,000. “The average bride spends between $800 and $1,200 on her gown, and we offer a variety of top designers.”
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Olivia Wall, Kaylee Easter & Sarah Mang
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MCVC Networking at THE AXE THROWING PLACE Story & Photography by Bethany Sigler
The Axe Throwing Place recently hosted a unique networking event for the Montgomery County Veterans Coalition.
Executive Director of the MCVC, Sherry Pickering, and the ATP collaborated to host an axe throwing tournament for the attendees. Most people in attendance were axe throwing novices, and the staff at the ATP were patient in explaining technique, rules, regulations, and safety precautions. All attendees were grouped into teams, and the tournament consisted of bracket style play. Comradery, teamwork, and the shared experience of learning a new skill were the perfect way to break the ice. Business cards were exchanged, but more than that, laughter and meaningful interactions left a lasting impression.
The Axe Throwing Place generously donated everything from time, to lessons, to use of axes for the MCVC event.
The Axe Throwing Place is veteran owned by Navy veteran couple Sandra and Henry Walker. Axe throwing is $25 per hour, and special rates for parties, gatherings and events are available. The Axe Throwing Place is located in the Sango area at 592 Firestation Road, Clarksville, TN 37043. For more information call 270-839-1891 or visit axethrowingplace.com
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Rotary Million Dollar Dinner
Story Submitted & Photography Courtesy of Frank Caperton III Rotarians from Middle and West Tennessee raised more than $2.3 million for local service projects at the inaugural Million Dollar Dinner held Feb. 22 at Music City Center in Nashville.
“Our focus was on creating an endowment fund to support community service projects within our Rotary district,” said Robert Huffman, District Governor for fiscal year 2019 – 2020. “We began planning this event two years ago, promoting the effort to donors and building a legacy endowment. These funds raised will be used to do good in the world, in charitable, educational or other avenues of community progress.” The event’s goal was to raise $1 million. The final total was $2,314,358, raised through individual gifts and contributions from 36 clubs in the district, which will be invested back into service through Rotary International’s six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy and economic and community development. Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney – who, with his wife, Gay, attended Vanderbilt Law School – was the keynote speaker for the evening. The Maloney’s had just returned from an eleven day trip through India, Egypt, Portugal and Sri Lanka.
“As we travel the globe representing Rotary we see first hand the good we Rotarians are doing around the world,” Maloney said. “We are building clean water wells, building sanitation
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blocks, and eradicating Polio. The day will come when Rotary and our partners have eradicated Polio from the face of the earth. It will be only the second disease behind small pox to be eradicated.”
After Maloney’s comments he was presented a $500,000 check for the End Polio Now campaign. The check represented the proceeds from the efforts of local Rotary clubs and matching funds from by the Rotary Foundation with the Bill and Linda Gates Foundation. Huffman said local Rotarians created a legacy through their contributions.
“Prior to the start of this campaign, Rotarians in District 6760 had contributed about $2 million to The Rotary Foundation, for as long as Rotary’s database has been tracking gifts,” said Celeste Herbert, TRF’s Regional Major Gifts Officer. “You managed to more than double that within the span of a few months – 2,314,358 does not simply calculate the dollars that have been raised, it adds up to 2,314,358 ways you have made a difference.” For more about the ways in which Rotary’s District 6760 invests in West and Middle Tennessee, see www.rotary6760.org.
Rotary International is a global network of 1.2 million people who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. For more about Rotary, see www.rotary.org.
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The 12th annual Empty Bowls took place in Clarksville, and once again, thanks to countless volunteers, much-needed money was raised to help feed this city’s food-insecure.
Jackson Price & Tammy Walsh
“We are all getting together today at Trinity Episcopal Church, and other churches around town, to participate in the annual fundraiser, Empty Bowls, Loaves & Fishes’ Malinda Mabry-Scott said. “Each year, this event raises a lot of money and awareness for Urban Ministries, Loaves & Fishes, and The Food Initiative.
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For $15, each guest gets a meal of soup, bread and dessert. They also get to choose a hand-painted bowl to take home. Throughout the year, materials are donated and volunteers paint the bowls. On the day of the event, more volunteers prepare and serve the meal. 100% of ticket sales goes to charities.
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“Ticket sales were great once again,” Mabry-Scott said. “We sold more than 200 tickets for Trinity, and all the other churches did really well too. This event usually raises between $30,000 and $40,000. That money is divided evenly among the charities, and it really helps us at Loaves & Fishes. I know it helps everybody. We look forward to this every year, and the money that is raised Jarrod Harper & Tricia Callahan really goes a long way to feed those in need.”
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Love and Light from the Living Room Story by Bethany Sigler
Spring Creek Pediatric Dentistry’s Dr. Kevin Kennedy Jr and daughter Kyla recently did a darling daddy daughter Saturday sing along to raise money for Manna Café Ministries.
Yesu, a local, Clarksville based nonprofit that aids people internationally.
Manna Café Ministries is a Clarksville-Montgomery County nonprofit that serves the community through a mobile soup kitchen style meal service, food box distribution, and so many other resources including a weekly free health clinic, and free spay and neuter services for the pets of the population they serve.
Response to the second Facebook Live was incredibly positive, and viewers donated generously. The Kennedy’s second fundraiser successfully raised $1,600 for Project Yesu.
Initially their goal was to raise $50. Daddy, daughter duo Kevin and Kyla Kennedy blew that out of the water after the first song.
After song number one, over $300 had been raised for Mana Cafe. 13 minutes later, at the close of their living room live, Kevin and Kyla raised $1280.
The impromptu fundraising endeavor was so successful, they planned another for a following Saturday. Their second sing along was a fundraiser for Project
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Currently, Project Yesu is dedicated to helping the children of Uganda. Project Yesu provides a way for people to sponsor education for Ugandan children. Additionally, donated funds also go to ensuring food security to Ugandan children.
Singing familiar family favorites from movies like Frozen and Tangled, Kevin and Kyla’s sing alongs are fun and heartwarming. Each video is organic, genuine positivity, and it leaves the audience feeling inspired to make a difference in the community.
To learn more about Mana Café Ministries or Project Yesu visit their websites: mannacafeministries.com www.projectyesu.org
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Navigating real estate can be a daunting experience, but a good realtor can make the entire process a breeze. Deciding what selections to make, additions to build, or improvements to consider can feel like a shot in the dark, so we sought the advice of a professional.
VIP got to sit down with local Reda Home Team realtor, Valerie Coffee, to talk about cost vs added value when it comes to homes. As the colloquial goes: location, location location. Regarding new construction, Valerie had this advice to offer, “ When building a new home, it’s important to work with a REALTOR® that has experience in new construction. Many times, buyers want upgrades that may just cost them money. Usually upgrades are paid out of pocket upfront during the design phase. Some upgrades could cost the buyers tens of thousands of dollars that they won’t see in the appraised value of the home. For example, if you’re building a new home in a subdivision where all the homes have brick fronts
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only and you want your home to be all brick. This will cost you thousands of dollars but because your house is the only all brick home, it would be considered “over built” for the subdivision and you won’t get the value for all brick.”
In the interior of a home, little details make all the difference. Countertops alone can make a kitchen go from lack luster to swoon worthy.
Valerie says, “In general, quartz cost more to purchase than granite. But, granite generally has a higher resale value than quartz. Granite could increase the value of your home by up to 25% of the retail value of the countertops.” She adds, “I would recommend speaking with a granite or stone specialist before making a decision.” As spring warms up and summer on the horizon, a dip in the pool can be tempting, but Valerie has this to say, “It’s getting warmer and everyone wants a pool. Be careful in your purchase if you are concerned about resale value.
Although pools can provide unlimited enjoyment, there is a limit on value they bring. Above ground pools are considered “personal property” because they can be moved. To get any value at all for an above ground pool, you would have to have a very nice, well maintained deck surrounding it. Even with that, the added value wouldn’t be much and probably not what you spent. Inground pools, while much more expensive to install, usually only add $0.50 on the dollar spent in value.” Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but arming yourself with a base of knowledge is never a bad idea. As summer comes, and those honey-do lists grow, or if you’re looking to buy, be sure to keep cost vs value in mind.
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Story by Bethany Sigler
Dr. Haake is a licensed Kindermusik educator and has been since 2012. She is the owner of Top Program designated Kindermusik with Abby Haake, she is also the Associate Director of Music & Organist at Madison Street United Methodist Church.
Kindermusik is a children’s music class that teaches varying styles, genres and cultures. It is interactive and includes movement, rhythm, and vocal components. The approach used by Kindermusik with Abby Haake is award winning, rooted in research, and aims to develop more than music skills. It is a holistic approach to early childhood education. Generally, Kindermusik allows children to physically interact, collaborate and engage with peers.
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courses are a fantastic, interactive family affair. During virtual classes, all instruments are improvised items available in your home. Dr. Haake also used social distancing as an opportunity for reflection and appreciation of her quarantine situation. She had the realization that not all quarantines were equal in comfort and security. Dr. Haake began to see an increased need in the nonprofit community, and felt called to take action. F.U.E.L’s mission, in particular, resonated with Dr. Haake.
“I believe what the gospel of Luke says, “to those whom much is given, much is expected.” I am blessed to be able to provide wonderful music-based learning at home while supporting F.U.E.L as they help children from food insecure homes! This community has invested in me since I opened my business in 2012, and it is an honor to be able to give back in a small way.”
y Haake: Fundraising for F.U.E.L Many of us in the community are blessed with full fridges and satisfied bellies. Food security is a luxury that not everyone has readily available. For families who are struggling to make ends meet, F.U.E.L fills the food security gap for their children.
Like many nonprofits, F.U.E.L operates on a donation basis and relies on support from the community. Donations can be made in a variety of ways from in person donations of food, to purchases from their amazon list, to monetary contributions, and every donation goes a long way. With schools being shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, F.U.E.L has seen a massive increase in need for their services, and thus a massive increase in need for donations. In April, Dr. Haake held a class to benefit F.U.E.L and from the proceeds, was able to donate $600. She will be hosting another F.U.E.L benefit class in May and hopes to be able to increase the donation to $1,000.
Virtual Kindermusik with Dr. Abby Haake: What: Kindermusik mini session for ages 0-7 years old
When: Offered via Zoom during the month of May 9:00-9:40 am Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and Thursday. Cost: $45 per family. $10 required digital home materials which participants can use and enjoy through an app or desktop account, and $35 tuition which will be given to F.U.E.L.
For more information, or to register for classes visit kindermusik.com/studio/52376 or check out Kindermusik with Dr. Abby Haake on Facebook. Like what you see? Follow us on Facebook! •83
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Steve Gorman Book Signing
Story & Photography by Tony Centonze
Former Hopkinsville resident and founding drummer of The Black Crowes, Steve Gorman, recently regaled a small group of fans at a book-signing event for his newly-released, Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes – A Memoir. Gorman entertained about 50 fans for the better part of an hour with stories from the book. His adventures with other famous musicians, including some of his personal heroes, were relayed with honesty, a selfdeprecating sense of humor, and Gorman’s signature charm.
“I moved to Atlanta when I was 21, to start this band, and if someone had said read this book, this is what’s about to happen, I still would’ve signed up right away, like, whatever, I don’t care. I just want to make something happen in the music world. And, we were able to to that.”
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He explained that the stories he shares aren’t so much ‘stories about a band’. “The context was, this is a bunch of people who were playing shows and making records, but to me the narrative arc, and the way it felt the whole time, was this is just about people helping each other out, letting each other down, and everything in between.
“It’s about the relationships that any small group of people have if they’re put into an intense situation that they are wholeheartedly unprepared for. Looking back it’s easy to say that. A lot of bands get a record deal and they start to make logical plans, and think about things in terms of long-term planning, and viability. That wasn’t us at all. We were in the moment, and a good day for our band was a day when nobody got punched in the mouth.”
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This recipe is super easy to make, and you can use any vegetables or kinds of cheese you have on hand. Show off some culinary creativity, and most importantly- have some fun! INGREDIENTS 9 Large Eggs 2 Tablespoon Milk 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Medium Onion, Chopped 1 Cup of Sliced Mushrooms 2 Healthy Handfuls of Fresh Spinach 1/4 Cup of Goat Cheese
INSTRUCTIONS 1 In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and parmesan cheese. Stir in the salt and pepper. Set aside.
2 Heat olive oil in an oven safe skillet on medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté until translucent. It should take about 4-5 minutes. 3 Time for eggs! Spread the mushroom and onion combo out evenly on bottom of the pan, then pour the egg and parmesan mixture over the top. 3 Add the spinach one handful at a time. Fold it in with a spatula. 5 Sprinkle the goat cheese over the top of the frittata mixture.
6 Lower the heat to low and cover the pan. Let cook on the stovetop 10 to 13 minutes, until all but the center of the frittata is set. The center should still be wiggly.
7 Last step! Time to finish your frittata under the broiler. Set the oven rack in the top third of the oven. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until the top is golden. Remove from oven with oven mitts and let cool for several minutes. Cut into wedges to serve & exclaim FRIT-TADA! (The last part is optional, but we highly recommend it.)
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HEROES BREAKFAST Story & Photography by Tony Centonze Operation Stand Down’s Heroes Breakfast was hosted this year by Danielle Stack and Una Smith, who entertained and informed hundreds who support OSD, an organization that helps area veterans in a myriad of ways. Senator Bill Powers & Suzanne Marsh
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Dan Moore has been Director of OSD’s Clarksville office since June 2019. “This is our fifth annual event,” Moore said. “We come from humble beginnings, starting in a basement with about 30 people, and now five years later we’re at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center with 500. We appreciate the community’s support, as we continue to grow, and support the veterans in our community.”
Moore reiterated OSD’s three core missions. “We focus on Transition - we catch service members who are leaving the military and provide career services to them, so they can start their next career. Then there’s Intervention - sometimes veterans have something going on in their lives, where they might need some crisis intervention. We can assist with temporary housing and other things. Finally, there’s Connection - we connect our veterans with resources in the area, and we also host networking events where we help veterans meet veterans, and potential employers.” Operation Stand Down Tennessee can be found on-line at www.osdtn.org, or reached by phone at (931) 896-2184.
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