Former APSU president writes book with retired APSU PR director
Clarksville, TN – Months prior to the death of her husband, former Austin Peay State University President Dr. Sherry Hoppe began writing the untold story of Bob Hoppe, the Auburn football star charged with first-degree murder in 1988 – 31 years after the crime had happened.
After her husband died in 2008, Hoppe recruited another former APSU administrator to co-author the book. Dennie Burke, the longtime executive director of the APSU Public Relations and Marketing Office, served seven years under Hoppe’s tenure at APSU and agreed to collaborate with her on the book project. [Read more]
City of Clarksville Offers Information, Safety Tips For Trick-or-Treaters
Clarksville, TN – It’s almost time for the children of the City of Clarksville to dress up like their favorite monster, goblin or super hero. Although Trick or Treat is a fun time for children and parents alike, there are some safety tips that the City would like everyone to remember: [Read more]
Kleeman Community Center’s Haunted Mansion adds second night this Halloween
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will once again be transforming the Kleeman Community Center into the Kleeman Haunted Mansion this Halloween season. This year the Haunted Mansion will be spooking those 6-years and up for an additional night.
The Kleeman Haunted Mansion will be open October 22nd-23rd from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Haunted Mansion tours will be $2.00 for ages 18-years and older and will be $1.00 for ages 6-17-years.
For more details on the Kleeman Haunted Mansion, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
APSU’s 2010 Homecoming themed ‘Peay Paradise,’ October 4th-9th
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate Homecoming 2010 with the theme, “Peay Paradise,” from October 4th-9th. Homecoming 2010 includes events for all ages, and most of the events are open to the public.
The following is the full schedule, which also can be accessed at www.apsu.edu/homecoming.
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APSU will be host to elementary, middle school teachers at STEM conference
Clarksville, TN – Elementary and middle school teachers will participate in a conference that will focus on strategies for integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles into instruction in grades K-8.
The conference will be held Saturday, October 2nd in the Claxton Building at Austin Peay State University.
Keynote speaker will be Michael Wilson, manager of the APSU Geographical Information Systems (GIS). His talk will focus on ways K-8 students can display experimental or research data. [Read more]
Don’t Miss Clarksville’s Award Winning Event – Fright on Franklin
Clarksville, TN – The 2nd Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Planter’s Bank, will take place, Saturday, October 30th starting at 4:00pm. This free, family friendly and award winning event is for adults and kids of all ages and will feature safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more!
Fright on Franklin festivities will begin with local businesses lining Franklin Street and Downtown Clarksville where kids can trick-or-treat safely with the supervision of their parents. [Read more]
Jerles-Orton Joins Planters Commercial Banking Staff
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank announces the addition of Amy Jerles-Orton as vice president of commercial and professional banking.
Jerles-Orton comes to Planters from Regions Bank where she worked as a business banker and branch manager.
Amy Jerles-Orton
“Amy is a well-established and active leader in the Clarksville business community,” said CEO Elizabeth McCoy. “We are obviously proud to have her join our excellent team.”
Jerles-Orton currently serves as president of the Clarksville Young Professionals, is on the Chamber of Commerce and YMCA Board of Directors, and is a graduate of Leadership Clarksville. She attended Bethel University.
Jerles-Orton will work from the bank’s Hilldale office, located at 1971 Madison Street.
Headquartered in Hopkinsville, Planters Bank maintains three offices in Hopkinsville and five in Clarksville.
James R. Clay Takes Over Local Edward Jones Office
Clarksville, TN – James R. Clay has been named to take over the local Edward Jones office located at 1803-B Madison Street. Clay transferred to Clarksville from an Edward Jones office in Massillon Ohio.
“We are excited to have someone with Jimmy’s experience taking over our Clarksville office,” said Edward Jones Managing Partner Jim Weddle. “We’ve been serving the investment needs of people in the area for the past 10 years, and we believe that Jimmy will excel at continuing that tradition.” [Read more]
Famed teacher who helped students to form Freedom Writers to speak September 30th at APSU
Clarksville, TN – In the fall of 1994, an idealistic first-year teacher at Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA, began her career in a classroom of at-risk students – many of whom were victims of racial intolerance and simply accepted it as part of their lives.
When the teacher, Erin Gruwell, grabbed hold of a note being passed that showed an ugly racial caricature, the moment was the catalyst Gruwell needed to usher her students into an eye-opening journey against intolerance. [Read more]
Disney on Ice salutes Fort Campbell Families with special Toy Story 3 on Performance
“Operation Celebrate Children” to Feature National Anthem by Award-winning Artist Trace Adkins
Nashville, TN – Families of Fort Campbell soldiers on active duty will be treated on Saturday, October 2nd, to a private, free performance of Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
Fort Campbell families, who have recently seen their service members deployed for the third and fourth times, will also be treated to a national anthem performance by multiplatinum, award-winning country music star Trace Adkins.
