GuitarFest returns to Austin Peay State University with trio of concerts at Mabry Concert Hall
March 8, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host its annual GuitarFest from March 14th-16th.
This year’s event will feature three concerts, each highlighting an esteemed guitarist showcasing a different style.
Austin Peay State University’s Safe Trick-or-Treating event G.H.O.S.T. set for Sunday, October 31st
October 29, 2021
Clarksville, TN – G.H.O.S.T. – or Greater Halloween Options for Safe Trick-or-treating – returns to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus this fall with a drive-through-style alternative for families on Halloween.
The event is free and open to anyone in the community. Austin Peay State University clubs and organizations, and groups from throughout the community, dress up and hand out candy.
Halloween at Archwood, which will be one of the stops during Austin Peay State University’s G.H.O.S.T. (APSU)
APSU homecoming parade to celebrate the Governors, Veterans
October 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) 74th annual homecoming parade on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 will celebrate two treasures dear to APSU hearts: our veterans and the Governors.
Austin Peay State University Homecoming Parade set for Saturday, November 9th. (APSU)
Blood bank shortage inspires APSU Health and Human Performance faculty to host blood drive
September 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Blood is desperately needed at Hospitals across Tennessee. Last week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on the state’s residents to help end the blood bank shortage, and even the American Cancer Society is pleading for people to donate because, according to that organization, “blood transfusions save millions of lives in the United States every year.”
A blood drive will take place at Austin Peay State University September 23rd-24th. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Fall Classes have begun
August 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Fall classes have begun at Austin Peay State University (APSU). But the kickoff of classes isn’t the only big thing happening on campus this week.
Football season starts with when the Govs and new head coach Mark Hudspeth host North Carolina Central 7:00pm Thursday, August 29th at Fortera Stadium.
Austin Peay State University Freshman Convocation. (APSU)
Clarksville Chamber Power Breakfast keynote speaker will be Atlanta FED President Raphael Bostic
June 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfest will feature Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President, Raphael Bostic, as keynote speaker on July 18th, 2019.
Brought to you by the Austin Peay State University College of Business, President Bostic will discuss the national economy, the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities and his observations of the varying economic realities facing people in the Sixth district. Audience Q&A will follow.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic.
Internationally renowned Gomalan Brass Quintet to visit APSU
January 14, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Internationally renowned brass group the Gomalan Brass Quintet is making its first tour stop of 2019 – and its first and only scheduled stop in America – at Austin Peay State University (APSU).
The Italy-based group will perform 7:30pm Saturday, January 26th at APSU’s George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, at Eighth and Marion streets.
Gomalan Brass Quintet to perform at Austin Peay State University on January 26th.
Real estate titan Hunter-Kelly to speak at Austin Peay State University commencement on May 4th
April 25, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Valerie Hunter-Kelly, co-owner of Keller Williams Realty-Clarksville and a nationally recognized real estate professional, will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s Spring Commencement on May 4th, 2018 in the APSU Dunn Center.
Hunter-Kelly has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, and she is the listing specialist for The Air Assault Team at Keller Williams.
Valerie Hunter-Kelly to give keynote address at the APSU Spring Commencement on Friday, May 4th, 2018.
Austin Peay State University ROTC landing Black Hawks on campus for training
March 28, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Seeing UH60 Black Hawk helicopters circling above is not unusual in Clarksville Tennessee. However, seeing them land at Austin Peay State University’s campus in Downtown Clarksville is.
As part of a coordinated effort between Austin Peay’s Governors Guard ROTC program and the Tennessee National Guard, the APSU ROTC department has arranged to have Black Hawk helicopters land on campus three times over the next several weeks.
UH60 Black Hawk helicopters will be landing at APSU for ROTC training. (Sgt. 1st Class Ty McNeeley, U.S. ARCENT PAO)
Austin Peay State University honors former TBR chancellor with John Morgan Walk of History
October 31, 2017
Clarksville, TN – When John Morgan says he grew up on the Austin Peay State University campus, he’s not talking metaphorically. His father, Joe Morgan, served as the University’s fourth president, and during those years, the family lived in the historic Archwood Home on College Street.
John literally grew up at Austin Peay, and after earning his degree from the University, he continued to think of the campus as his home.
The Pave The Way Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.
