Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Unity Day 2012, will be held Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at the Hilldale Baptist Church located at 2001 Madison Street in Clarksville, TN at 6:30pm.
The event first began in 2010 with the honoring of Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones and several community pastors and non-profit organizations. It has now grown to be one of the city’s most popular premiere community events where churches, non-profits, and businesses together unite to celebrate our community; turning out as many as 1400 people in past record attendance.
Treva Gordon, founder of Unity Day said, “Unity Day, is a time where we set time aside to honor, recognize, and support community leaders. Unity Day is created with a focus on family values and multiculturalism.”
Special musical guest for 2012 Unity Day include: Nia Allen, Rachael Mann, Shelley Massey, Ralph Payne, and more; with a special comedic performance by DJ Pryor.
The event is hosted by Attorney Kevin C. Kennedy and Author/Recording Artist Yolanda Stewart. The Pre-Show kicks off at 5:30pm and is hosted by Damon King of 101.9FM/102.1FM The Light. Pre-Show Artist include Greg and Wa’Lisa Smith, Alphonze Prather, Sonimar, and more. “It’s a great time to come together,” said Gordon.
All 2012 Unity Day honorees must have demonstrated positive leadership, influence, and supporting efforts within their community.
2012 Ambassadors Choice Award Recipients are:
- Nia Allen -Nashville, TN
- Carolyn Bowers – Montgomery County Mayor
- Fort Campbell Historical Society – Fort Campbell, KY
Unity Day will also honor the following Pastors:
- Pastor Larry Robertson, Hilldale Baptist Church – Clarksville , TN
- Pastor Skip Armstead, Hilldale United Methodist Church – Clarksville, TN
- Pastor Katherine Walker, 5 Fold Jerusalem Ministries – Clarksville, TN
- Pastor Delbert Brown, Concord Missionary Baptist Church – Clarksville, TN
- Apostle Garfield Curlin, All Nations House of Prayer – Hopkinsville, KY
- Pastor Soung Kyu Bak, United Korean Presbyterian Church, Oak Grove, KY
- Pastor Robert L. Tramil, House of Praise COGIC– Clarksville, TN
- Pastor Jimmy Terry, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church – Clarksville, TN
2012 Non-Profit Organization Recipients:
- Manna Café
- Matthew Walker
- F.U.E.L
- Old Firehouse Day Shelter
- Fort Campbell Fisher House Museum
- DARE
- Habitat for Humanity
- People Helping People.
