Clarksville’s Civil War Story to Air on NPT2
October 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” a locally-produced video providing a perspective of the impact of the Civil War upon Clarksville and its inhabitants during the years 1861 to 1865, will air on Nashville Public Television’s alternate channel, NPT2, on Saturday, October 22nd at 8:30pm, and Sunday, October 23rd at 4:30pm.
The program is part of the Tennessee Channel, a four-hour block of programming featuring programs about the life of our state, which broadcasts simultaneously to all six public television networks across Tennessee.
Actor Keith McCoy portrays a member of the US Colored Troops in this scene from “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865.” The video was researched, written and filmed in Montgomery County and is based on local journals and diaries of the Civil War era.
APSU supporter Ed Groves receives 2010 Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy
May 15, 2010
Edgar (Ed) R. Groves was presented the 2010 Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy during the annual Scholarship Donor Appreciation Dinner at Austin Peay State University, held Tuesday, April 27th.
David Gregory, vice chancellor of administration and facilities development, presented the award on behalf of Chancellor Charles Manning and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
APSU President Tim Hall, who nominated Groves for the award, said, “The criteria for the Chancellor’s Award describes Edgar R. Groves perfectly. The relationship between Mr. Groves and Austin Peay State University can perhaps best be described as a mutual admiration society. [Read more]
Mayor Piper Announces He will not seek Re-Election
March 30, 2010
With his wife Donita and daughter Heather by his side, Mayor Johnny Piper announced on March 30th 2010 at 3:00 pm that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Mayor of Clarksville Tennessee.
Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Blip.tv video.Fort Campbell breaks ground for new Commissary
December 12, 2009
FORT CAMPBELL – Fort Campbell officials including Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell held a ground-breaking ceremony Friday for a new 63,134 square foot Commissary, located on a 12 acre site.
The new $21,980,000 Commissary is expected to be completed in June 2011, replacing the existing structure which has been in use since 1974, and remodeled several times.
Major General John F. Campbell leads the groundbreaking for the new Commissary on Fort Campbell
An artist rendition of the new Commissary
The new facility will be one of the largest in the Department of Defense, with nearly double the available parking spaces, 2 entrances, more cold storage capacity, wider aisles and more shelving space. The new facility will also be Eco-friendly with measures taken to reduce the need for environmental heating & cooling, along with the associated electrical use. [Read more]
2009 Riverfest – Beaver Country Idol – Part 5
September 19, 2009
The Beaver Country Idol, sponsored Draughon’s Junior College, finals took place Saturday, September 12th at Clarksville’s RIVERFEST. The show kicked off at 4:45pm on the Budweiser Stage. This year’s finalist were: Hillary Rust, Kenneth Williams, Josh Stevens, Doug Young, Brandi Palmer, Sheena Linton, Mary Kendrick, Keith Barrick, Rhonda Davis, Kayla Laxton, Josh Phelps, Shannon Donahue, Holly Shanks, Kecia Blake, Adam McPhaill, Amber Burdette, and Chris Monhollen.
Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Blip.tv video.2009 Riverfest – Beaver Country Idol – Part 4
September 19, 2009
The Beaver Country Idol, sponsored Draughon’s Junior College, finals took place Saturday, September 12th at Clarksville’s RIVERFEST. The show kicked off at 4:45pm on the Budweiser Stage. This year’s finalist were: Hillary Rust, Kenneth Williams, Josh Stevens, Doug Young, Brandi Palmer, Sheena Linton, Mary Kendrick, Keith Barrick, Rhonda Davis, Kayla Laxton, Josh Phelps, Shannon Donahue, Holly Shanks, Kecia Blake, Adam McPhaill, Amber Burdette, and Chris Monhollen.
Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Blip.tv video.2009 Riverfest – Beaver Country Idol – Part 3
September 19, 2009
The Beaver Country Idol, sponsored Draughon’s Junior College, finals took place Saturday, September 12th at Clarksville’s RIVERFEST. The show kicked off at 4:45pm on the Budweiser Stage. This year’s finalist were: Hillary Rust, Kenneth Williams, Josh Stevens, Doug Young, Brandi Palmer, Sheena Linton, Mary Kendrick, Keith Barrick, Rhonda Davis, Kayla Laxton, Josh Phelps, Shannon Donahue, Holly Shanks, Kecia Blake, Adam McPhaill, Amber Burdette, and Chris Monhollen.
Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Blip.tv video.2009 Riverfest – Beaver Country Idol – Part 2
September 19, 2009
The Beaver Country Idol, sponsored Draughon’s Junior College, finals took place Saturday, September 12th at Clarksville’s RIVERFEST. The show kicked off at 4:45pm on the Budweiser Stage. This year’s finalist were: Hillary Rust, Kenneth Williams, Josh Stevens, Doug Young, Brandi Palmer, Sheena Linton, Mary Kendrick, Keith Barrick, Rhonda Davis, Kayla Laxton, Josh Phelps, Shannon Donahue, Holly Shanks, Kecia Blake, Adam McPhaill, Amber Burdette, and Chris Monhollen.
Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Blip.tv video.2009 Riverfest – Beaver Country Idol – Part 1
September 19, 2009
The Beaver Country Idol, sponsored Draughon’s Junior College, finals took place Saturday, September 12th at Clarksville’s RIVERFEST. The show kicked off at 4:45pm on the Budweiser Stage. This year’s finalist were: Hillary Rust, Kenneth Williams, Josh Stevens, Doug Young, Brandi Palmer, Sheena Linton, Mary Kendrick, Keith Barrick, Rhonda Davis, Kayla Laxton, Josh Phelps, Shannon Donahue, Holly Shanks, Kecia Blake, Adam McPhaill, Amber Burdette, and Chris Monhollen.
Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Blip.tv video.2009 Friends of Fort Defiance Living History Weekend – 3
August 29, 2009
Living History Weekend August 29-30, 2009. Camp opened to the public 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Demonstrations of 19th century civilian and military life including quilting, medicine, children’s toys, games and cartridge rolling. Cannons fired every hour.
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