Austin Peay State University to begin new Center for the Study of Military Life
February 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Austin Peay State University announce the creation of the Center for the Study of Military Life.
The purpose of this center is to support research activities that seek to develop a more in-depth understanding of all aspects of military life as they impact individual service members, military families and communities and nation.
APSU is positioned to sponsor such a center. The University has a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Army through the military installation at Fort Campbell, KY. [Read more]
Clarksville Officials Joe Pitts, Tim Barnes, and Kaye Jones Announce Greater Access to Dunbar Cave State Park
January 20, 2012
Electronic gate will especially help Soldiers, ROTC Students
Clarksville, TN – State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville), State Senator Tim Barnes (D-Clarksville) and Ward 11 City Councilwoman Kaye Jones announced this week that residents will have greater access to Dunbar Cave State Park thanks to an upgraded, automatic gate.
“I am grateful to the Department of Environment and Conversation, Tennessee State Parks, and the Dunbar Cave park staff for their help in making this state treasure more accessible,” Pitts said. “Our citizens now have an expanded opportunity to use the park.”

Hikers at Dunbar Cave State Park take a break in the cool breeze of the cave entrance early one morning.
Austin Peay State University faculty, staff named for various accomplishments
January 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members as well as some students at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs, was interviewed for a story in the December 11th, 2011, issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education about how educational data mining to customize student experiences and selections. His expertise in developing software that recommends courses based on a student’s major, academic record and other factors also was noted in the article. [Read more]
Crye-Leike welcomes Realtor Alison Cox to its Clarksville, Sango Branch Office
January 10, 2012
Former Math Teacher Has All Of The Right Answers For Her New Real Estate Clients
Clarksville, TN – After 15 years spent helping her math students find all of the right answers, Clarksville Realtor Alison M. Cox is ready to help her buyers and sellers find the right solutions to all of their real estate needs.
Alison recently obtained her real estate license and joined Crye-Leike, REALTORS in its Clarksville, Sango branch office. She was previously a high school math teacher at Rossview High School for the last four years.
“My previous experience as a math teacher will benefit me in numerous ways as an affiliate broker,” said Alison. “There is no one more difficult to sell than a math student. If I can help sell math students on listening in class, completing homework and successfully passing Algebra, I think real estate will be a great fit for me.” [Read more]
Austin Peay State University 2011 Distinguished Professor Award recipient to address 700-plus degree candidates
December 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will send off 733 candidates for degrees during dual Fall Commencement ceremonies December 16th in the Dunn Center.
Dr. Bert Randall, professor of philosophy and the 2011 APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award recipient, will be the keynote speaker at both commencement events.
The faculty member who earns the Distinguished Professor Award in May serves as commencement speaker at APSU’s fall graduation.
Randall holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the university of Oklahoma. He has a B.S. in mathematics from Maryville College, a Master of Divinity in theology from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts. [Read more]
101st Airborne Division Band to perform Holiday Concert at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 101st Airborne Division Band from Fort Campbell, KY will be performing in the atrium of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011.
This show will feature a “Rockin’” rendition of holiday music and other tunes for the whole family. This event is free and open to the public.
For further information contact Martha Hendricks, Interim Director, Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 931.648.8826 x61402 or email at
Austin Peay State University’s ROTC program celebrates 40 years
December 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Lt. Col. Robert Gordon, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Military Science and Leadership, presented Col. Paul Bontrager with a plaque honoring his service with the APSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Governors Guard Battalion December 1st.

Lt. Col. Robert Gordon (left) presents Col. Paul Bontrager with a plaque honoring his service. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil New Welcome Center in 2012
December 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be opening the doors to their newly remodeled Welcome Center in early 2012. This will be the first update to the center, located at 180 Holiday Drive, in over 20 years.
“The much-needed remodel to the Welcome Center will be ready just in time to start serving the spring and summer tourism traffic that comes to the community. As tourism continues to grow, we knew it was time to move forward on improvements to not only the look, but the function of the center,” said Steve Stroman, Chairman of the CVB Board of Directors.
November First Thursday ArtWalk
November 28, 2011

Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on November 3rd, from 5:00pm–8:00pm.
Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts, sent us this information about November’s artistic extravaganza. Participating merchants include Ingredients, Edward’s Steakhouse, Couture Crush, ARTifacts, Fleur de leis, Hodgepodge, and many more. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University to celebrate 40-year anniversary of the ROTC
November 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In 1971, the U.S. Army established at Austin Peay State University the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) for recruiting, training and commissioning future Army officers.
In the 40 years since, hundreds of cadets have been commissioned at APSU as second lieutenants in the Army. The program also has earned the reputation as one of the nation’s finest, having won several awards for training and management performance standards. In addition, the program has been the best in the nation and had the top cadet in the nation in previous years. [Read more]








