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Prominent Tennessee State Senator to speak at Tim Barnes event

By Terry McMoore | July 15, 2008 |

Tennessee State Senator Thelma Harper

Tennessee State Senator Thelma Harper will be the featured guest speaker at a fund raising and organizational event for Tim Barnes, Democratic candidate for State Senate, District 22.

The event is scheduled for this Thursday July 17, 2008 at the First Missionary Baptist Church Immanuel Family Life Center 303 Fairview Lane Clarksville, Tennessee starting at 6:00 pm.

Senator Harper is considered one of the most powerful senators to represent the state of TN. State Senator Thelma Harper, has for many years been a prominent and highly influential figure in the political, social, and civic lives of many.

She has served in the Tennessee State Senate for fourteen years and is the first African American female ever elected to the Tennessee State Senate. «Read the rest of this article»

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Light festival offers weekend entertainment

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 7, 2007 |

Christmas on the Cumberland will feature a live nativity scene and choral performances by Grace Church of the Nazarene on December 7 and 8 at McGregor Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Acro Dance Express, First Missionary Baptist Church, and Christy’s Dance Connection are scheduled to perform December 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Natalie’s Dance Network and the Tri-City Dance and Step Team are scheduled to perform December 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will also visit Christmas on the Cumberland on December 14, 15, 21, and 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Christmas on the Cumberland is open nightly through January 1, 2008. Hours are Sunday-Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission to the city’s festival of holiday lights is free.

For more information please contact the City’s Special Events Office at 931-648-6129 or 931-648-6124 or visit www.christmasonthecumberland.com.

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