108th annual Lone Oak Picnic Simply Wonderful
August 5, 2016
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 30th, 2016 the Central Civitan Club hosted the 108th annual Lone Oak Picnic at the Central Civitan Building. The event began at 10:00am and went on until around 3:00pm.
There was plenty of good conversations, entertainment and great food to go around. Those running for office were allowed to address those in attendance starting at 11:00am.
“We had a pretty good crowd this year. Appreciate everyone being here. If you weren’t able to be here, I’m sorry you missed it. Maybe you can be here next year,” said Larry Pitts with Central Civitan.
There was a great turn out for the 108th annual Lone Oak Picnic.
5th Annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium coming to APSU April 10th
March 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – During a presidential election year, names like Hillary and Sarah often stand out because all the other candidates stumping for votes are usually men.
The question of why women often shy away from politics has troubled Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Political Science, since she was a doctoral student, and in 2010 she decided to host an event to encourage a new generation of women to get involved in the political process.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2014-2015 Board
July 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Chamber Board of Directors.
The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2015.
Chamber Chairman, Jeff Truitt.
Manna Café to host “Grits N Gravy” Fundraiser June 19th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is holding “Grits and Gravy,” a fundraiser breakfast sponsored by Align MD and Riverview Inn, on June 19th from 7:00am to 9:00am at Riverview Inn (50 College Street).
Guest speakers will include Tennessee State Senator Mark Green and State Representative Joe Pitts. [Read more]
Tennessee State Senator Mark Green Recognizes Montgomery County EMS Heroism
May 29, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – On Tuesday, May 27th, Tennessee State Senator Mark Green presented Emergency Medical Services A-Shift with Proclamations from the State of Tennessee, along with state flags that have flown over the Capitol, for their heroism that he recently witnessed on an accident scene.
Montgomery County EMS recognized for Heroism. Pictured from Left to Right: Matt Sandifer, Caleb Hall, Jennifer Earp, Jessie Ferrell, Stephanie Read, Joe Gluff, Gary Perry and Senator Mark Green.
Farm Credit Mid-America presents APSU Department of Agriculture with $50,000 donation
September 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – When Farm Credit Mid-America set out to invest in the next generation of American farmers, the Kentucky-based lender looked south to Austin Peay State University.
That’s because APSU is home to the fastest growing college department of agriculture in Tennessee, with student enrollment in that program increasing by 75 percent in the last five years.
Farm Credit Mid-America staff members present a $50,000 check to Austin Peay State University. (Beth Liggett – APSU staff)
APSU Clarinetist Wang receives Tennessee Individual Artist Fellowship
September 13, 2012
Mingzhe Wang
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Mingzhe Wang, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of music, was in New York City this summer when his cell phone started ringing. The unfamiliar number had a 931 area code, so he thought someone on campus might be trying to contact him.
“I picked it up and it was (Tennessee State Senator) Tim Barnes,” Wang recalled recently. “I thought, oh, he’s probably calling me about some re-election stuff.”
But Barnes was calling for another reason. He congratulated Wang for being one of only two musicians in the state to receive a coveted Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artists Fellowship. [Read more]
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce announces New Board of Directors
July 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 Chamber Board of Directors. The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2013. [Read more]
Miller-Motte Technical College Commencement speaker to be Congressman Marsha Blackburn
May 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – May 25th will be a special day for Miller-Motte graduates participating in their commencement ceremony. Miller-Motte Technical College is honored to announce Congressman Marsha Blackburn as their commencement speaker.
Blackburn will be addressing the students and delivering words of encouragement as they look forward to changing their lives and their futures using the new skills they learned at Miller-Motte. [Read more]
5 Austin Peay State University Students serve as 2012 Legislative Interns
March 22, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Five Austin Peay State University students are participating in the 2012 Tennessee Legislative Internship Program in Nashville.
Alison Bright, Tricia Collis, Tiffany Kaschel, Kristen Lawson and Randi Perry are interning for various legislators during the Spring 2012 semester. Interns are assigned to legislative leadership offices and committees, and perform various duties, such as bill analysis, constituent work, research and general office work. [Read more]
