This Week at Austin Peay: Virtual “Remembering Homecoming” celebration this week
October 5, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Honors Program will host a timely virtual panel discussion this week that examines how people can think more critically and carefully to be informed voters in the current political climate.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Clarksville-Montgomery County System Points of Pride, April 28th
April 29, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – The JROTC Academic Team from Montgomery Central High School was selected to compete at the 2020 U.S. Army JROTC Academic Bowl Championship in Washington D.C. originally scheduled for June and unfortunately canceled.
Montgomery Central High School JROTC Academic Bowl participants include: (from left) Christian Chesser, Julia Easter, Cheyenne Douthitt, and Abria Peoples.
50 Flying Fish Land at Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool
March 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Monday evening, March 6th, fifty Clarksville area children will receive free swim lessons through the Howard’s Hope Flying Fish program. Each child accepted into the program receives eight Level I swim lessons, along with instruction in aquatic safety rules, taught by Red Cross certified instructors. The lessons will be held twice weekly at the New Providence Pool located on Cunningham Lane.
“My organization and Clarksville Parks and Recreation share a determination to reduce juvenile drownings in Tennessee. We hope to accomplish this mission by providing the lifesaving skill of swimming to as many needy children as possible,” says Steve Reeves, president of Howard’s Hope.
New APSU class combines service learning with study abroad
June 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On a cold, overcast morning in November, hundreds of well-dressed shoppers huddled against the wind outside a west London British Red Cross store. In America, this type of establishment is simply referred to as a thrift store, but in England, these shops tend to be a little swankier.
“What we think of as a thrift store is not really the same as their thrift stores,” Tracy Nichols, Austin Peay State University communication instructor, said. “Some of their stores are like upscale, New York boutiques.”
APSU Class Learns by Studying Abroad.
Clarksville’s American Red Cross Two Rivers Chapter to Host 3rd Annual Escoffier
March 19, 2014
Five Course French Cuisine Dinner to Benefit Local American Red Cross
Clarksville, TN – The Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting the 3rd Annual Escoffier Dinner – The Art of French Cuisine, on Saturday, April 12th beginning at 6:00pm at The Looking Glass Restaurant located at 329 Warfield Boulevard Suite H, Clarksville, Tennessee.
Tickets are available for $100.00 per person and all proceeds will support the American Red Cross whether it’s responding to a disaster, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisting our military members and their families. Seating is limited. For more information, please call 931.645.6401. [Read more]
Comedy on the Cumberland returns next week
July 14, 2010
The second installment of Comedy on the Cumberland returns to the Roxy Theatre on Tuesday July 20th at 7:00pm. Some of Nashville’s funniest comedians will be in Clarksville to entertain you with Clarksville’s very own Jim Gossett headlining the event, with assistance from Chad Riden, Brian Bates, and Brian E Kiley.
This show will benefit the Clarksville/Montgomery County chapter of the Red Cross with all proceeds going directly to the local chapter to continue to serve those in need. Time is running out to get your tickets to what is going to be the funniest night of the summer. There are a limited number of tickets available so get yours soon! You can pick up tickets at the downtown branch of F&M Bank, or and at the Roxy Theatre’s box office. The cost is $40.00 a person, or $75.00 for a couple.
Jim Gossett
Fort Campbell’s Super Saturday Air Show made the Screaming Eagles roar
August 17, 2009
For many people the highlight of the Week of the Eagles has got to be the Super Saturday Air show powered by Tyson Foods. This extravaganza event was expected to draw a crowd of 65,000 people, but most likely far exceeded that. Comprised of a series of simultaneous events including:
A Community Fair featuring local organizations that offer their services to soldiers and their families.
The Community Health Fair gave a people a quick medical checkup, and with the harsh sun and high temperatures the sound advice to keep hydrated.
The Army Aviation Heritage Foundations Sky Soldiers Cobra Demonstration Team
