In The 931 | MAY 2024 | Mother's Day | Graduation | Connection To Community

IN THE 931 MAGAZINE

PUBLISHER + OWNER

BRANDY HAM

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

ROBYN WOODSIDE

PHOTOGRAPHERS

GRACIE FIELDER

KEVIN C. EDWARDS

LAURA LANE

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

JON BRITTON

ROBYN WOODSIDE

BRANDY HAM

GRAPHIC DESIGN

BRANDY HAM

SALES

JON BRITTON

ROBYN WOODSIDE

BRANDY HAM

-Brandy Ham

Over the past few years, I have worked for a few magazine companies in Clarksville. During this time, I have discovered my true passion for this field. I have spent my entire life in Clarksville, and I am proud to see it grow, aside from the traffic problem we have. I have a little girl who is the most important thing in my life, and I am always on the lookout for new experiences and places to visit. This led me to the idea of creating a family lifestyle magazine that

We aim to offer something unique and unlike anything seen before. We want our magazine to be family-friendly, fun, modern, trendy, and, most importantly, inclusive. We intend to feature everyone in our community, regardless of their profession or status. We believe that every member of our community has something valuable to offer, and we want to showcase that. Clarksville is a melting pot with Fort Campbell nearby, making it a unique and fantastic place. Our first issue will discuss the significance of Memorial Day, what it means to be a mother, gift ideas for mothers, and what comes next after graduation. I am enthusiastic about sharing this with our community and introducing something new and exciting to Clarksville!

-Brandy Ham

-Brandy

CONTENTS

Editorials

MOTHER'S DAY

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MOTHER | PG. 14

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE | PG. 18

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MOTHER TO CELEBRATE | PG. 20

GRADUATION

HIGH-SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHEDULE | PG. 36

YOU GRADUATED, WHAT’S NEXT? | PG. 38

LOCAL COLLEGES + TRADE OPTIONS | PG. 39

MEMORIAL DAY

THE HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY | PG. 25

CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY | PG. 26

COMMUNITY LEADERS

EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH • MICHELLE WINTERS | PG. 33

SUPER MOM • KATHERINE SHARP | PG. 10

SUPER DAD • KEVIN BRACY | PG. 28

LOCAL EVENTS

4.8 • SOLAR ECLIPSE | PG. 32

4.11 • MISS LUCILLE’S BIRTHDAY SIPS + STROLLS 2024 | PG. 34

4.20 • KID PALOOZA | PG. 12

On The Cover

Photography Credit: Gracie Lynn Photography

Super Mom: Katherine Sharp + The Sharp Family

Letter From The Editor

Letter From The Editor

May 2024. I am excited to introduce myself as the editor of In the 931! I am excited to share insightful and helpful information for parents and guardians, as well as highlight the amazing events and people in our community Being Clarksville-born and raised, I am excited to dig in and dive deeper into our community and those who make it such a wonderful place for families.

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I am excited to introduce myself as the editor of In The 931! I am excited to share insightful and helpful information for parents and guardians, as well as highlight the amazing events and people in our community. Being Clarksville born-and-raised, I am excited to dig in and dive deeper into our community and those that make it such a wonderful place for families. This issue, our first, spotlights important figures in our families: mothers. As May celebrates Mother’s Day, we are excited to salute mother’s and the important roles they play in our lives. Speaking of saluting, this issue also salutes and recognizes the important men and women who have served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice, as May celebrates Memorial Day.

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-Robyn Woodside

-Robyn Woodside

-Robyn Woodside

May is Children's Mental Health Awareness Month

Let's understand the importance of mental health

What is Mental Health?

a person's psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.

What causes bad mental health in

children?

Mental health can happen to children who have trauma, are not accepted by the environment and feel they are not good enough and decide to be alone and keep their emotions

How to make children have good mental health?

C L A R K S V I L L E

C L A R K S V I L L E P A R K

G U I D E

Clarksville offers a variety of park options, some of which are hidden within the city and unknown to most families. There is something for everyone, whether you love nature, hiking, or simply need a place for your kids to play. Take some time to unwind and connect with nature by packing a picnic and enjoying the fresh air at one of the local parks in Clarksville.

C O Y L A C Y P A R

Coy Lacy Park is located off Madison Street and is the perfect playground for babies, toddlers, and disabled children. It covers an area of 3.4 acres and is one of the oldest playgrounds in the city; it undergo renovations a few years ago with updates. The park has a soft and comfortable turf that is perfect for crawlers, while all the equipment is low to the ground, making it safe for toddlers. In addition, the park is equipped with handicapfriendly swings and a walking circle. Visitors can also enjoy a giant baseball or softball field, pavilions, and picnic tables available onsite.

C O Y L A C Y P A R

RichEllen Park is an award-winning community park located in the Cumberland Heights/Palmyra area. The park spans 51 acres and features a variety of amenities suitable for people of all ages. The Montgomery Central Little League has recently moved to this park. Visitors can enjoy a 1.5-mile paved walking trail that is accessible to those with disabilities.

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Reduce stress levels

Enjoy the calm of nature, helping to lower your blood pressure and reduce production of stress hormones

Open up creatively

Nature is an endless resource of inspiration

Head outside for a world of opportunities to be creative

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Club. Katherine describes her as “a precious soul and has a heart on fire for Jesus. She is simply one of a kind, and we're so proud to call her our girl. To know Kyleigh is to love her.”

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Maddox is their 9-year-old son who attends elementary school as a 3rd grader. He has managed to keep an A/B honor roll this entire year, as well, while grinding hard on the baseball and football fields. “From holding down 1st base, to pitching strikes, to hitting dingers and throwing touchdowns, Maddox has proven himself to be a well rounded athlete,” Katherine describes of her son. She continues, “Maddox is strong, he loves hard, he’s dedicated, and he’s a leader. He loves God and enjoys learning more about the Bible; we're extremely proud of him and enjoy watching him succeed.”

Lawson is the third child in the Sharp family, and he is a 6-year-old kindergartener who attends school with his older brother. He has enjoyed school this year, and has done a great job with his kinder grades, according to his parents.

“When ‘I'm not parenting, I genuinely enjoy wo Salon&Spa). I love connecting with my clients and and allowing them to feel better about

Story by: Robyn Woodside Photography by: Gracie Lynn Photography

every parent knows that parenting is hard. Katherine knows that after three children, each child comes with their own sets of challenges that you navigate through together.

was hard for our family…but when we were all reunited as a family of five, downstairs in that [hospital] cafeteria, that was a blessing.” She knows the Lord was with her and her family during such a challenging time. She gives it all to God, “He deserves all the glory for healing our precious son…His precious son. We were blessed then, and continue to be blessed now,” she adds. When asked about what this busy mom is doing when she’s not “moming”, Katherine explained her love for her job and career. She explained, “I genuinely enjoy working as a hairstylist inside my salon, Studio Sharp Salon & Spa. I love connecting with my clients and making them look and feel beautiful. Serving my clients and allowing them to feel better about themselves truly fills my heart with joy.” If Katherine Sharp could pass along any advice to parents, it would be this: “Pray for your children. Pray over your children. Pray to your children. Pray with your children.” This Super Mom keeps herself busy taking care of her family, and her clients, and giving everything to God, the praise and the hard times.

N o m i n a t e a S u p e r M o m

N o m i n a t e a S u p e r M o m

Do you know a mom who goes above + beyond to take care of not only her family but others? Each month we will spotlight a Super Mom in Clarksville!

We would love to hear from you! Just email us at: info@inthe931magazine.com or robyn@inthe931magazine.com

K I D

P A L O O Z A

Photography by: Laura Lane Photography Photography

Downtown Commons held Kid Palooza on Saturday, April, 20th. It was a fantastic event that offered a wide range of fun activities for children of all ages, including an obstacle course, lawn games, balloon artistry, and other exciting things. Wolf Down & Monster Cone provided lunch during the event for everyone who attended.

Azribeth Hernandez + son

Dakota Williams + Shea Toston

Ava, Kylie, Layne, Nick, Austin, + Layla Scelzi

Tiara + Lydia Wright

Kailoni H. + Skylar B.

Shaniyah S. Keandra, Kaison, Janda, Aubrey, + Estella

Hisham, Sophia, Esraa + Farsak

Alicia + Bella Glenn

Adalay + Cora R.

Andrew Sittingbear + Aria Tigerlily

Harper M.

Taylor Garaguso + son

Garfield Scott + Rebecca Janssen

Ma'Lahni + Victoria Sanders

Rui + Declan McCarthy + Rintaro, Kotoha, + Aya Nakamura

Matthew, Moxie, + Kheleia Maner

Laura, Erik, Cameron, + Kean Torres

Loyal, Lilly, Larone, Logan, Laklyn, Giddens + Alexandria Vaughn

MOTHER MOTHER

Story by: Brandy Ham + Robyn Woodside

Motherhood is one of the most powerful experiences a woman can have. What exactly is motherhood? What does it mean to be a mother? At first, it may seem like a simple question. However, it can take on a different meaning for each mother. It is a sacred journey that is difficult to put into words. It can involve carrying a child in your belly, giving birth, fostering, or adopting. Yet, being a mother entails much more than that. It is a role that requires love, care, and sacrifice.

For those of you who know me, you know the journey was not easy to get here. I married my highschool sweetheart at 18 and, then, we quickly started life right after. We battled infertility for seven years and lost our first baby at seven weeks with an ectopic pregnancy. In one doctor's appointment, I was told I was pregnant- my baby had a heartbeat- but I had to have emergency surgery, and had to lose my baby. That is a moment no one should ever have to experience, and my heart truly goes out to those who have ever experienced it or are currently experiencing it. Losing my baby nearly broke me. It tested my faith. It tested my mental health. I battled months of depression and was in such a dark place. I told myself maybe I was just never meant to become a mother; I guess that’s just not God's plan Then, six months later, after taking a break from seeing the fertility specialist, we were surprised with our rainbow baby, Everly Grace.

What is a rainbow baby? A rainbow baby is a child born following a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, termination for medical reasons, stillbirth, or neonatal death. The rainbow symbol has been adopted by members of the baby loss

community for many years. Although the arrival of a rainbow baby brings joy and hope, it does not diminish the grief and pain felt by parents who have suffered a loss. For some parents, the rainbow symbol may seem too simplistic to represent the complexity of the emotions surrounding their loss. But for many parents, rainbows symbolize hope and light after a dark time.

Everly is my light. Her smile is contiguous and she truly saved my life. From the moment I found out I was going to be a mother, I thought what a privilege this is.

I appreciate everything so much, every single little moment. I know what it's like to struggle, so I try to never take a day for granted, even the hard days. Every toddler tantrum, every sleepless night, every messy meal, every new word she learns, every time she holds my hand, gives me a kiss, learns something new, every tear, every laugh, it's all beautiful. I would do anything for her.

Motherhood is an exhausting but very rewarding job, Motherhood is an incredible blessing and a privilege that I treasure deeply. Being a mother means being brave, being a positive role model, supporting my child through every achievement she accomplishes,

breaking generational curses, demonstrating the boundless love that knows no bounds, and cherishing countless irreplaceable memories. So for me, what does it mean to be a mother? Being a mother is a privilege, and I thank God for her every single day. I am so grateful for her. If you have the privilege of being a mother, however that looks, enjoy it, cherish it, and embrace it.brace it.

xo- Brandy Ham

*If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a child, please reach out for support. You are not alone. *

Sharing Middle Tennessee: https://sharingmiddletn.org/support-group

National Share: https://nationalshare.org/online-support/

SUDC Foundation: https://sudc.org/grief-resources/

Ready Nest Counseling Free Loss Support Groups: www.readynestcounseling.com/groups

Being a mother is a personal experience for every woman; however, it is also something so many of us have in common and can relate with one another. I became a mother almost two and half years ago on November 13th, 2021 to a wonderful little girl, Reagan. She was 15 days early, and I thought I was so ready. I grew up in a divorced household. I’ve spent a majority of my home life with my mom. I watched my mother raise twins and help to raise a step-daughter, and I knew I wanted children for myself. I couldn’t wait to be a mom.

I heard a quote recently that talked about as a first time parent, you really spend that time growing up with your first child, and I really resonate with it. Reagan has already taught me so much about myself and about being a parent: love, patience, reasoning, growth, forgiveness. To me, being a mother means love: loving unconditionally, loving when your twoyear is trying to figure out how to express what she wants, but is only screaming and crying, loving when you are physically and mentally drained from your day job, but your toddler still needs you.

To me, being a mother means patience: patience with a human being learning everything about herself, her emotions, and how to express them, patience with myself when I feel like yelling or spending an extra few minutes in the bathroom for a minute of peace, patience with my partner as we are both learning how to parent together.

To me, being a mother means reasoning: learning to reason with a toddler who only understands what they want, reasoning within myself if I should stick to the boundaries I set or give in just this once, reasoning back-and-forth with my husband on our parenting styles and rules we want for our child.

To me, being a mother means growth: growth milestones with our child- bringing along happiness that she’s learned something new, and sadness that she will never have that first milestone again- growth of our love and patience, growth of myself as a parent, growth of my relationship with my husband as first time parents.

To me, being a mother means forgiveness: the biggest one being forgiveness of myself and my partner. We are going to mess up and make mistakes. This is a learning journey, and we are going to have some trials and errors in figuring out what works best for us as parents and for our child. Being forgiving of myself as I learn how to be a parent at all the new stages my child meets has been one of the most important pieces of being a mother. Being a parent has been the most challenging journey of my life.

I am a full-time elementary school teacher, a parttime event planner, and a full-time mom. Being an elementary school teacher is a challenging and rewarding career. Being an

event planner is such a fun and hard-working job. Being a mom, though, is a challenging, rewarding, fun, hard-working job.

Being an event planner is such a fun and hardworking job. Being a mom, though, is a challenging, rewarding, fun, hard-working job.

It’s the one job that I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world, though. It’s been my favorite thing to do, and I look forward to every new day with my little one. To me, being a mother means everything.

xo- Robyn Woodside

T H I N K I N G O F Y O U T H I S

Mother's Day

MOTHER FIGURES IN ALL FORMS

THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR MOTHERS

THOSE WHO HAVE DECIDED NOT TO BE MOTHERS

THOSE WITH STRAINED MOTHER/CHILD

THOSE YEARNING TO BE MOTHERS

MOTHERS WHO HAVE LOST CHILDREN

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WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MOTHER FOR WHERE TO TAKE YOUR MOTHER FOR

Mother's Day! Mother's Day!

What better way to celebrate your mother this Mother's Day, than a gift to the spa? With a mother’s busy schedule, she may never get a moment to take time for herself, and self-care is such an important thing for anyone. Self-care looks different for everyone. Whether it’s something to help her relax, feel refreshed, look beautiful, or all of the above, a spa experience is a great way to show your love for the mother in your life! This Mother’s Day, treat her to a gift that will help her unwind and de-stress. It is a chance for her to take some time out of her busy schedule and indulge in some much-needed self-care. Whether it's a massage, float, facial, or whatever day of pampering you choose, you will give her the perfect gift of relaxation!

Check out these local places to send your mother to for Mother's Day!

Pure Sweat + Float Studio, Clarksville

2670 Madison St Suite I, Clarksville, TN 37043

Bella Medical Spa 2151 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37040

Face Fabulous Medical Spa 149 Kender Rhea, Suite E, Clarksville, TN 37043

Pamper Salon & Spa Suites 549 Neptune Drive Suite J, Clarksville, TN 37043

Sango Aesthetics 2862 HWY 41A S Suite F, Clarksville, TN, 37043

Lyndon’s Salon & Day Spa 1502 Madison St. Clarksville, TN 37040

Total Balance Massage & Wellness 1716 Memorial Dr. Clarksville, TN 37043

Serenity Sweat & Sculpting Studio 120C Dunbar Cave Rd., Clarksville, TN 37043

MADE Hair Salon 1508

Kneading Knots Massage Therapy 119 N 3rd Street , Clarksville, TN, 37040

Massage Envy - Tiny Town 1780 Tiny Town Rd., Suite G, Clarksville, TN 37042

Sissors Salon & Spa

SHINE Blow•Dry•Bar

1990 MADISON ST Suite 105, Clarksville, TN 37043

Heavenly Med Spa & IV Lounge LLC

1990 Madison Street Suite 9 Clarksville, TN 37043

Shangri-La Day Spa 917 Tiny Town Rd, Unit A Clarksville, TN 37042

Siri’s Massage 140 Wallace Blvd , Clarksville, TN 37042

Aura Day Spa and Salon 230 Hillcrest Dr. Clarksville, TN 37043

Eden Day Spa & Salon 150 Hillcrest Dr Clarksville, TN 37043

WC O N N E C T I O N T O C O M M U N I T Y

are very familiar with someone who is serving in the United States military or maybe you are in a family with someone who is actively serving or retired. Clarksville has a long history of its residents serving their country all the way back to the American Revolutionary war and many of those who paid the sacrifice for their service are interred here in our community that was their home. Memorial Day is a day for remembering the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States military.

As a busy travel weekend, some people may see this day as a reason to fire up the grill and take mini vacations; however, there is a much deeper meaning to the holiday and a close connection to our community of Clarksville, Tennessee.

Story by: Jon Britton

Originally known as Decoration Day, many communities celebrated this day after the American Civil War in which more lives were lost than in any other American conflict. The day was set aside for mourning and for decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags, many which were in smaller cemeteries. After the American Civil War, many communities began to decorate the graves of those who died during the conflict. Both northern and southern cities set aside a day to commemorate those lost in the fighting. While who first started the tradition is muddy at best, the practice took hold around the country. Following the Civil War, national cemeteries were set up as a place to bury the honored dead and the holiday became Federally recognized in 1971 along with a name change to Memorial Day.

Our Community

Here in Clarksville, Tennessee, we have over 300 veterans buried in Riverview Cemetery from many of America’s conflicts, including the Revolutionary war. While Riverview is one of the oldest cemeteries, it is not the only one that has the honored dead interred within. In downtown Clarksville, in public square, there is a memorial dedicated to the local people who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War 1, World War 2, Korea, and Vietnam. Patriot park contains a memorial stone remembering those who lost their lives and were wounded in these wars as well as modern wars, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and the first Gulf war.

Clarksville has had countless men and women serve and many that never made it back home, and for many who still reside here, the connection of that sacrifice and our city is strong. For some of these people, they are remembered by name alone, but this day is for a quiet reflection upon the sacrifices they have made to pursue what makes our country great.

So, on this day while you’re spending time with family and friends, remember the great sacrifice paid by many of the residents of our fair city and head out to the memorial celebrations and stones that help to remind us of our blessings.

M e m o r i a l D A Y

S U P E R D A D

K E V I N B R A C Y

Story by: Robyn Woodside

Kevin Bracy is known to the community as a member of the Bracy Home Group at Byers & Harvey Real Estate in Clarksville. To his family, he is considered a Super Dad. Kevin will celebrate ten years of marriage to his wife Imani Bracy this year. Their family consists of their three children, Naomi, age 7, Alani, age 4, and Emori, age 2. They are also expecting a son this year! Also, an important member of their family is their pet Chihuahua Bella, who will turn ten years old this year, as well. Over a decade, many challenges and milestones have been met. When asked about a challenging part of parenting, Kevin shared, “The most challenging thing for me as a parent would be to have patience at times. When you have [three] kids with [two] being the ages of [four] and under requires a lot of patience dealing with potty training, eating, and everything [else] that comes with it.”

I t ' s h e a r t w a r m i n g t o c o m e h o m e f r o m w o r k a n d h a v e m y g i r l s r u n t o m e , y e l l i n g " D a d d y ! ! " - n o m a t t e r h o w m y d a y w e n t , i t a l w a y s m a k e s m y d a y b e t t e r .

I t ' s h e a r t w a r m i n g t o c o m e h o m e f r o m w o r k a n d h a v e m y g i r l s r u n t o m e , y e l l i n g " D a d d y ! ! " - n o m a t t e r h o w m y d a y w e n t , i t a l w a y s m a k e s m y d a y b e t t e r .

Kevin, although acknowledging the challenges that come with parenting, has family favorites: “My favorite thing about being a parent would be watching my kids grow, learn, and love on each other every day. I love coming home from work and my girls running to me yelling, ‘Daddy!’ No matter how my day went, that always makes my day.” While parenting three little girls while expecting a fourth child and his first boy, plus being a realtor can take up a lot of your time. However, when Kevin is not working or being a dad, he enjoys working out, which is an important piece of self-care. If Kevin could share a piece of advice with other parents out there, he would say, “Everything is going to be fine and everything will fall into place. A lot of times we as parents can overthink things and stress over certain situations when everything will be alright.”

CALENDAR

MAY 2024

Friday, May 10th, Celebrate the special moms in your life at Mommy & We Social! A family friendly event filled with fun, food, music, memories. Pose for photos, enjoy delicious bites, groove to foot stompin' beats, line dance with family and friends, and shop with vendors

Time: 5 pm - 8 pm | Place: 403 Ewing Drive Nashville, TN 37207

Saturday, May 11th, It's the ultimate Mother’s Day event for Clarksville Moms! Brunch, Botox, & Blowout. Sango Aesthetics Med Spa & Shine • Blow • Dry • Bar will be there for all your pampering needs. Brunch bar, Mommy & Mini Blowouts, Discounted tox and lip fillers, Mother’s Day Cookies, Charm Bar, Trucker Hats, and you will receive a beautiful flower bouquet!

Time: 10 am - 3 pm | Place: 1990 Madison St Suite 105, Clarksville, TN 37043

Friday, May 17th, Come to the Nature Center to learn how to make a terrarium in almost any kind of container! They will supply the plants, soil, fairy garden sculptures, ect. You bring a clear container to plant in. There will be an artist onsite to assist with making oven baked personalized sculptures for inclusion in your terrarium. The container can be new, used or recycled, with or without a lid. This is a great way to relax at the end of the week and get your hands on some green plants in the winter! Registration is required.

Time: 4:30 - 6 pm | Place: 2397 Rotary Park Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043

Friday, May 17th, Join Downtown Commons on May 17 to kick off the first Downtown @ Sundown concert with The Party Feels! The Party Feels will play an assortment of music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today!

Time: 7 pm | Place: 215 Legion St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Saturday, May 18th, It's the 3rd Annual End-of-School Inflatable Bash! Located at Beachaven Vineyard & Winery for a day filled with endless fun and excitement! This inflatable extravaganza promises to be an unforgettable experience for kids of all ages. With an impressive lineup of over 15 bounce houses, obstacle courses, bounce and slide combos, Foam Pit and even a Toddler area featuring mini bounce houses and ball pit for our littlest attendees, there will be no shortage of thrilling activities to enjoy.

Time: 10 am - 4 pm | Place: 1100 Dunlop Ln, Clarksville, TN 37040

OF EVENTS

Monday, May 27th, Join us as we celebrate the opening night of The Sango Night Market! There will be live music, food trucks, farm vendors, and so much more! If you can't make it to the opening night, no worries! This market will take place every Monday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Time: 4 - 8 pm | Place: 3375 Sango Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043

Wednesday, May 29th, The garden showcases a variety of different planting methods so you can learn about what will work best for you & your garden space. The garden has ADA accessibility, paved pathways & gravel paths. This opportunity is for all ages! This program is free and does not require registration, it is a drop-in activity!

Time: 10 am - 12 pm |

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2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE

4/8/2024 • Clarksville, Tennessee

4/8/2024 • Clarksville, Tennessee

On April 8th, 2024, most of Clarksville spent the beginning of the afternoon outside to watch the solar eclipse. While we were not in the path of totality, it was still a very interesting and cool experience.

A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow that will block the Sun’s light. The Moon is in the New Moon phase during this event. While some schools closed or let out early for this event, CMCSS provided solar eclipse glasses for students, faculty, and staff, and allowed time for all to view and learn first hand about a solar eclipse.

The most important thing to remember when viewing a solar eclipse is to protect your eyes! According to NASA, “Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.” You should use solar eclipse glasses or a safe handheld solar viewer when not viewing a total solar eclipse. This means that before and after 100% totality, protective eyewear should be used. Solar eclipse viewers are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses and should be verified safe before use.

Most of Clarksville probably remembers the total solar eclipse that was visible here on August 21st, 2017. Those who viewed the 2017 solar eclipse can share how partial and total solar eclipses are very different experiences. While a partial solar eclipse does have less light in the sky, the total solar eclipse experienced seven years ago was an amazingly different eclipse.

The next solar eclipse that will be visible in Clarksville is reported to be a partial solar eclipse on January 26th, 2028!

Story by: Robyn Woodside

Clarksville couple, Ben & Tess Wilhite. Photographer: Shelby Thompson of Gray Skies Photography.

Taken in Paducah, Ky.

E D U C A T I N T H

A composite of the recent eclipse through it's phases in Clarksville, Tn.

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Teaching is a rewarding, yet challenging career. With Clarksville Montgomery County School Systems (CMCSS) being the seventh largest school district in the state, there are a lot of teachers that deserve to be celebrated in the 931. The 2024 District Teacher of the Year Michelle Winters is our first Educator of the Month. Michelle has been a kindergarten teacher for 17 years and is currently teaching at Carmel Elementary School. Michelle shares about herself that she is “a Clarksville native. I grew up in CMCSS schools. I graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelors of Science degree in 2003. I received my Masters of Arts in Education from Belmont University in 2006.” When asked about her feelings on teaching, she continues, “Teaching is my passion and I have been teaching kindergarten in CMCSS since 2006. Kindergarten is such an exciting grade to teach. It will also be an exciting time in the life of your child. I am very happy and honored to partner with you on this journey!” We are excited to celebrate the career, passion, and enthusiasm that Michelle has towards teaching.

Photo credits to Laura Lane Photography

Miss Lucille’s Marketplace hosted Sips + Strolls 2024 for their ultimate birthday anniversary of 12 years! Exclusive discounts, mocktails, and event themed drinks were all enjoyed by customers. A birthday bash to remember!

Photography by: Laura Lane Photography

Jessica + Luke Hart Destiny, Ella, Margaret, Mori, + Olivia

Jasyman Rich + Elizabeth Sharp

Robbin Ellis

Hannah, Hunter, Briar, + Margo Hamblin

Alisha + Isaiah Smith

Kaylee + Hadley Hutchison

Jeanie + Kennedie Lariscy

Patrick + Christina Bettis

Abigail + Gail Otis

Sabrina S., Mckenzie Taylor, + Marion Canaan

Tiffany + Jonathan Garringer

Karla, Van, + Caron Kelly

Briana Cooper + Lyndsey Milligan

Isabelle M.

Alexandria Zebrauskas + Mekenzie Eldridge

Graduation Ceremony Schedule

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23rd MAY Rossview High School Graduation @ 4:00 PM

May 22nd

Middle College at APSU

23rd MAY Clarksville High School Graduation @ 7:00 PM

May 22nd

CMCSS Adult High School

@ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street

TN 37040 | 12:00 PM

24th MAY Kirkwood High School Graduation @ 4:00 PM

May 22nd

CMCSS K-12 Virtual School @ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street

24th MAY Northwest High School Graduation @ 7:00 PM

| 2:00 PM

10:00 AM May 22nd

Adult Education

APSU Dunn Center Drane Street Clarksville, TN 37040

APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street

May 23rd May 23rd

Rossview

High

APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street

TN 37040 | 4:00 PM

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TN 37040 | 4:00 PM

Clarksville High School

TN

| 7:00 PM

May 24th

May 24th

May 25th

May 25th

May 25th

May 25th

Kirkwood High School

@ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street Clarksville, TN 37040 | 4:00 PM

Northwest High School

@ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street Clarksville, TN 37040 | 7:00 PM

Northeast High School

@ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street Clarksville, TN 37040 | 9:00 AM

Montgomery Central High School

@ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street Clarksville, TN 37040 | 12:00 PM

Kenwood High School

@ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street Clarksville, TN 37040 | 3:00 PM

West Creek High School

@ APSU Dunn Center 510 Drane Street Clarksville, TN 37040 | 6:00 PM

Story by: Jon Britton

FYou graduated! You graduated! now what? now what?

Bethel University

Next on the list is actually in McKenzie, Tennessee, with a satellite school here in Clarksville. Bethel University offers a smaller program list but has many options for online learning. Their online programs are set up so that you can succeed in your journey by offering a limitless supply of writing and researching help, and an online library to compare to no other. So, if you’re living a busy life but still want to pursue higher education, Bethel is a great option to look into.

Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay is a local staple as many of our residents, some of whom have come from other states and countries have gone here and graduated. Austin Peay State University offers both traditional in class learning and online learning depending on the courses. They offer over 200 courses of study! From Accounting and Agriculture, Business to Teaching, and even World languages, with much more in between. Here you can pursue your associates, bachelors, masters, or even your doctoral degrees. Plus its proximity to downtown gives you an influx of our local culture with music, food, and hospitality.

Nashville State Community College

Maybe prolonged school isn’t for you, or you want to be able to have technical skills that can land you those higher paying hourly jobs. Nashville State offers 7 different programs in the associate level that focus on getting you ready for the job market or to help extend those skills you may already have. What’s even better is that many can be completed up to two years!

Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)

Still looking for something that is more skills and trades focused?

TCAT has 19 different programs that all focus on certifying you in the field of your choice. Aesthetician, welder, HVAC systems? These are just a few of the programs that can help start your journey into a great career.

If classrooms aren’t your thing but you still want to learn a trade then perhaps the union trades is for you. While there is some classroom work that has to be done, the majority of your training is done on the job under

• IBEW – Electrical

• UA – Pipe fitters

• Boilermakers

• Bricklayers

• Carpenters

And many, many more. Just visit tnbctc.org for more info

Whatever your path is, I wish you the best of luck!

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Mo c h a s & M i n i s I n d o o r P l a y & C a f e

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If you are a resident of Clarksville and have a child under the age of eight, then you might have already heard about Mochas and Minis. Cheyenne Day,

Mochas and Minis, they understand the challenges of parenting; so they combined their love of coffee with imaginative play to create a unique experience for parents and kids to enjoy.

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the owner of Mochas and Minis, said that being a mother of two energetic boys, she needed a place where she could relax, while her kids could run off some energy. That's why she created Mochas & Minis after much planning and hard work. At

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Their indoor playground is spacious and designed specifically for children age eight and under. They have two separate play areas - one for toddlers and another for older kids. They offer a luxury cafe with an extensive menu that will satisfy both adults and children. And the best part? The cafe is separate from the play area! So, even if you're enjoying a kid-free day, you can still stop by and enjoy a delicious mocha! Their cafe also has a shopping area with several vendors.

At the new Sango location, the seating is free, and the toddler area is separate from older kids, so that parents of children with different age groups can float through the play area as needed. You can order food and drinks at the convenient order window and pick them up yourself. They also have an intercom system to notify you when your playtime is over.

Photography by: Kevin C Edwards

Photography by: Kevin C Edwards

Story by: Brandy Ham

NEW NEW Sango Sango Location Location

Mochas and Minis also offers birthday party packages, where you can have an unforgettable birthday party in their interactive play space. With the deluxe package, they will set everything up for you, so you don't have to worry about anything! Dates are limited, so make sure to book quickly.

If you haven't visited the new Sango location yet, you can make a reservation online and make sure to mention that "In The 931" sent you!

Photography by: Kevin C Edwards

Photography by: Kevin C Edwards

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