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APSU coordinates campus response to last week’s violent storms

March 10, 2020

Austin Peay State University - APSUClarksville, TN – Last week, after several devastating storms and tornadoes moved through the Middle Tennessee area, members of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) community began reaching out to the students, faculty and staff who live in those counties.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee surveys recent tornado damage.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee surveys recent tornado damage.

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APSU celebrates 20th anniversary of Plant the Campus Red

March 20, 2019

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

Austin Peay State University - APSUClarksville, TN – In the spring of 1999, an army of volunteers moved across the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus, planting trees, shrubs and flowers to replace the ones recently destroyed by a powerful EF4 tornado.

Volunteers "Plant the Campus Red" at the annual campus beautification event on Thursday, April 20th, 2017. (Beth Lowary, APSU)

Volunteers “Plant the Campus Red” at the annual campus beautification event on Thursday, April 20th, 2017. (Beth Lowary, APSU)

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Austin Peay State University takes a look back 20 years at the1999 Tornado

January 21, 2019

Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University - APSUClarksville, TN – Twenty years ago, on January 22nd, 1999, a powerful E3 tornado ripped its way across the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus, causing millions of dollars in damages that, according to the Tennessean, resulted in “The largest single property loss in state history.”

Downed trees littered the APSU campus following the 1999 tornado.

Downed trees littered the APSU campus following the 1999 tornado.

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Murals, Sculptures, Fountains and Flames Fill Clarksville’s Public Art Trail

February 20, 2018

Visit Clarksville TennesseeClarksville, TN – Clarksville unveiled its 21st public art piece this month. Twelve of the pieces – at least – are in a proximity that’s easily walkable within the city’s downtown core.

Murals, sculptures, fountains, and flames are among the art pieces you’ll see showcased along city streets, urban trails, buildings and throughout the campus of Austin Peay State University, which is adjacent to downtown. Many of the works were designed or created by Clarksville artists.

Frank Sutton sculpture on Franlin Street

Frank Sutton sculpture on Franlin Street

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APSU counseling, acting students partner in crisis simulation training exercise

November 30, 2017

Austin Peay State University - APSUClarksville, TN – In the immediate wake of a devastating tornado, lives have been lost and homes destroyed, but the damage done to a cherished family business has created more strife for two siblings than high-speed winds could ever hope to cause.

“One of the siblings was focused on being out half a million dollars in damages, while the other one was focused more on the sentimental aspect of having their family business destroyed,” Dr. Kim Coggins, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of psychological sciences and counseling, said.

APSU Crisis Disaster Simulation.

APSU Crisis Disaster Simulation.

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Black Velvette rocks Rivers and Spires Festival

April 24, 2013

Rivers and Spires FestivalClarksville, TN – On Saturday April 20th, at 5:45pm, Black Velvette set foot on the Courthouse Stage of the Rivers and Spires Festival and played in front of a large audience. From the first note of “Baggage Claim” their opening number, they had the crowd clapping and dancing in front of the stage.

Lead vocalists Anna Henderson and Tina Huff combine for a sultry sound that goes perfectly with the hot licks and edgy sounds from the band. Black Velvette commanded the stage and electrified the audience.

Black Velvette performs at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival.

Black Velvette performs at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival.

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Two local women are on their way to Alabama to offer their services

May 18, 2011

American Red CrossClarksville, TN – Rithy Essing and Lonzetta Cleveland are local volunteers with the American Red Cross Clarksville-Montgomery County Chapter and on a national Red Cross registry for disaster volunteers. This is their first week in a two-week volunteer stint providing mass care services in tornado-ravaged Alabama.

“We’re on a national register as mass care shelter specialists and when there is a major event somewhere in the United States, they contact people that are on the register and see if they’re available,” they said Monday.

Rithy Essing and Lonzetta Cleveland departing for Alabama. (Photo by Glenda Brown)

Rithy Essing and Lonzetta Cleveland departing for Alabama. (Photo by Glenda Brown)

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APSU’s GIS Center and Oak Ridge Receive $400,000 Grant for Cell Phone App Program

April 14, 2011

Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN – On a stormy Monday afternoon, while tornado sirens blared across the Austin Peay State University campus, Mike Wilson, manager of the school’s Geographic Information Systems Center, decided to talk about natural disasters.

“Suppose a tornado rips through here,” he said, knocking on his wood desk to ward off the suggestion. “If that happens, local officials will need to do a preliminary damage assessment. That’ll go to the state, and the governor will make a decision on whether to call in FEMA for a natural disaster. This app speeds that up.”

Wilson motioned to his Android mobile phone. A year ago, his office, in conjunction with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, developed an innovative new cell phone application known as the Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Kit (DMARK). The application allows emergency responders to document immediately any damage they come across following a disaster. [Read more]

 
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