Wyatt Johnson General Manager Mike Polston to Retire after 34 Years
May 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Wyatt Johnson Automotive Group is announcing the retirement of their General Manager and COO, Mike Polston, after 34 years of service with the company.
And what a career it has been!
Mike Polston
APSU GuitarFest returns to campus March 3rd-5th
February 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On March 3rd-5th 2020, Austin Peay State University and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present the annual APSU GuitarFest, featuring guest artist concerts, lectures and workshops.
Classical guitarist Ana Vidovic
Governor Bill Haslam, TDEC Present Austin Peay’s Dr. Edward Chester with Lifetime Achievement Award
July 12, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University student-athletes are no stranger to competition. Each year, the Governors compete to be the best on their team, the best in their conference and some even push to rank among the best in the nation.
Very few have ever been able to say they took on the best in the world, but a trio of Austin Peay Cheerleading student-athletes got that chance recently — and they have the gold medals to back up their claim.
Three Austin Peay Student Athletes win gold for Team USA. (APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 4th, 2017
May 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
APSU’s Phi Alpha Theta wins eighth Best Chapter Award
October 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – While much of America focused on each word said during the recent first presidential debate, something else was gnawing at the back of the mind of Austin Peay State University professor of history, Dr. Minoa Uffelman.
For the last seven years, the University’s Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society (PAT), which Uffelman advises, has been recognized each fall with the national Best Chapter Award, but September was drawing to a close without word on a possible eighth consecutive award.
Austin Peay President Dr. Alisa White with the University’s Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society (PAT).
Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op to showcase Billy Renkl’s “Sestina”
March 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) is proud to announce “Sestina” by member artist Billy Renkl. Opening reception for the exhibit will be on Thursday, March 3rd, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
The DAC will be hosting this wonderful solo exhibit by Billy and will be featuring new art by our artists this March. As always, DAC will be serving fabulous appetizers and beverages during the opening. The exhibit will be on display through the month of March.
“Sestina” features Billy’s unique, renowned work in paper collage.
Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces Administrators
June 24, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery School System (CMCSS) has filled two administrative positions.
Dr. Mason Bellamy has been named Director of Elementary Schools, replacing Dr. Ann Griffin who retired this month. Dr. Bellamy most recently served as Director of Services for Exceptional Children and served as interim principal at Kenwood Middle School. Dr. Bellamy is the former principal of Hazelwood Elementary, which was recognized by the state of Tennessee last year as a Reward School for growth and achievement.
(L to R) Dr. Mason Bellamy and Dr. Ann Griffin. (CMCSS)
APSU is joined by 26 tenure-track faculty
September 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A total of 26 new tenure-track faculty members have become part of the Austin Peay State University community, beginning with the Fall 2014 semester.
Dr. Kadi Bliss, assistant professor of health and human performance, earned her Ph.D. in health education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a member of the American Association of Health Education and the Society of Public Health Education. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System Administrative Appointments
March 12, 2014
Mason Bellamy Named Head of Special Education, Jessica Harris Selected Hazelwood Principal
Montgomery County, TN – Dr. Mason Bellamy has been named Director of Services for Exceptional Children beginning March 17th. Dr. Bellamy has served as principal of Hazelwood Elementary School since 2012. He will replace Cara Alexander who is retiring.
Tilted Kilt Pub gets exclusive performance by Nashville Artists Year of October, July 11th
July 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Rock blues artists Year Of October will perform live at The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery on Thursday, July 11th, 2013 at 8:00pm.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Year of October was founded in 2010 while members Phlecia and Josh were attending the University of Kentucky. Year of October started as an acoustic singer/songwriter group and soon made the transition to a full band.
Year of October performing live at Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Thursday, July 11th. (Jon Trogden)
