Nashville Sounds lose to the New Orleans Zephyrs 10-6

June 4, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds dropped a 10-6 slugfest to visiting New Orleans Zephyrs on Monday evening at Greer Stadium. The loss was the Sounds’ seventh in the last eight games.

Nashville (21-36) gave up a season-high four Zephyrs homers in the loss, including two from catcher Clint Sammons.

New Orleans starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (3-4) allowed two runs on six hits while fanning six in seven innings for the victory. The left-hander also doubled in and scored a run from the dish.

Nashville Sounds. (Mike Strasinger / Nashville Sounds)

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation reports Liberty Park Pond to be closed June 5th-11th

June 4, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – In order to provide a fun experience for participants in the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Youth Fishing Rodeo on June 9th, 2012 we ask that the public refrain from using the pond at Liberty Park beginning at 6:00am on June 5th through 2:00pm on June 11th.

The Youth Fishing Rodeo is a free event coordinated at Liberty Park pond on Saturday, June 9th. For more information about the fishing rodeo, please visit www.cityofclarksville.com.

Lesson #3 from the cat on the deck

By Frank White | June 4, 2012 |

Frank White

The cat on the deck had established his kingdom with a throne and a servant girl (a.k.a. Ms. Natalie) to provide fresh food at water on at least a daily basis. He had all he needed.

He had found comfort and he was staying close.  He showed no indication that he planned to move on soon.  It appeared the cat on the deck had become a permanent resident.

After a week or so of hanging close, he began to venture away from his throne.  First, he would wander across the deck to find a spot in the sun.  Or, perhaps it was a perch on the deck rail that provided him a survey of the back yard.

Master of His Domain

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52nd Ordnance Group (EOD) to Hold Change of Responsibility Ceremony on Fort Campbell

June 4, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY -  Command Sgt. Maj. Robert L. Hockstedler will relinquish responsibility of the 52d Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) to Command Sgt. Maj. John D. Terrell II at a ceremony Wednesday June 6th at 9:00am on Fort Campbell.

Hockstedler has been command sergeant major of the 52d Ordnance Group (EOD) since July, 2009. He will be retiring from the Army after 30 years of service. Terrell’s most recent assignment was as the command sergeant major of the 184th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, a subordinate unit of the 52d. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Titans add Guard Kyle DeVan

June 4, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans added veteran guard Kyle DeVan (6-foot-2, 306 pounds) on Monday.

DeVan has three seasons of NFL experience and has logged 25 starts split between the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles. He played in five games for the Eagles last season after spending two seasons with the Colts. A product of Oregon State, DeVan originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins.

To make room on the roster for DeVan, the Titans waived undrafted rookie running back Darryl Whiting.

Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offers Earth-Friendly Solutions for Home Landscapes

June 4, 2012 |

Montgomery County, TN – The Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods program is conducting a Home Landscape Workshop to help homeowners create attractive and healthy yards by working with Tennessee’s environment rather than against it.

A “Tennessee Yard Done Right” is beautiful, earth-friendly and saves money. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Valley Electric Lineman Rodeo Coming to Clarksville

June 4, 2012 |

Hosted by Clarksville Department of Electricity and Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation

Clarksville, TN – When the lights go out, for an electric line worker, duty calls. He puts his life on the line to ensure we have all the conveniences electricity provides us. This weekend, all of Clarksville will get a chance to watch electric line workers from across the Tennessee Valley show off their skills, 45 feet in the air.

2012 Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo at McGregor Park

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The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of June 4th, 2012

By Frazier Allen | June 4, 2012 |

Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist

Clarksville Gas and Water Department reports Old Ashland City Road Lane Closure

June 4, 2012 |

Monday, June 4th, 2012

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Gas and Water has closed a short section of Old Ashland City Road near the Golf Club Lane intersection until 3:30pm this afternoon. Construction crews are performing natural gas line maintenance and inspection.

Motorists will be detoured around the job site.

Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day Set for Saturday, June 9th

June 4, 2012 |

Anyone can fish on Saturday June 9th without a license, Kids up to the age of 15 can continue to fish without a license between June 9th – June 15th. Clarksville to play host to youth fishing rodeo on June 9th.

Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 9th, a day when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows everyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. catfish

In addition, children ages 13-15 may continue fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 15th).

A young girl with her catch at the 2009 Youth Fishing Rodeo in Clarksville, Tennessee

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