Austin Peay State University hosts Annual Guitar Festival February 20th and 21st
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts is bringing its annual Guitar Gestival, featuring guest artist concerts and master classes, back to Clarksville this month.
The concerts, which are free and open to the public, begin at 7:30pm on February 20th-21st in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall. [Read more]
“The Statues of Patriots Park” To Honor Soldiers Of Fort Campbell
Clarksville, TN – At a special called meeting of the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs (MAC) Committee on Thursday, Jim Durrett, Chamber Second Vice-Chairman, presented the concept for the “The Statues of Patriots Park” project.
Military Affairs Committee Chairman, Jeff Truitt and Chamber Second Vice-Chairman, Jim Durrett, present the “Statues of Patriots Park” project to a group of MAC members on Thursday morning.
Tennessee Students Compete for Honors at District History Day Contests
Austin Peay State University to play host to North Middle District Contest
Nashville, TN – Beginning next week, students from across the state will demonstrate their research abilities, knowledge and creativity in the world’s leading program for history education.
The district level competitions for Tennessee History Day are scheduled to take place from February 22nd through March 24th in Greeneville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and Memphis. In the competitions, students in grades six through 12 will present history-themed projects in a variety of formats – including museum-style exhibits, papers, web sites, documentaries and even live performances. Judges are university professors, high school teachers, museum curators, archivists and other public historians.
Austin Peay State University professors developing massive, two-volume military and diplomatic history textbook
Clarksville, TN – In the study of history, certain events stand out. If you’re examining the Civil War, for example, the Battle of Gettysburg will likely appear most often in textbooks and lectures. If it’s World War II that interests you, D-Day is a popular topic of choice.
But these events, while important, are just a sampling of history. What about the contributions Native American soldiers made during World War I, or the role of African-Americans during the American Revolution? For two Austin Peay State University professors, it’s sometimes frustrating locating textbooks that include the lesser known but equally important historical events.
APSU associate professor of history Dr. Christos Frentzos and APSU assistant professor of history Dr. Antonio Thompson discuss the new, two-volume history textbook they are developing. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department Annual Chili Supper
Cunningham, TN – On February 25th, the Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department will be having their Annual Chili Supper at the Montgomery Central Middle School from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Tickets are $6.00 at the door.
Come on by and enjoy bluegrass music by The Stringed Legacy and visit with everyone.
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department Annual Chili Supper
Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces New Principal for Rossview Middle to Start Next School Year
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County Director of Schools Mike Harris has named Christina Harris as the principal of Rossview Middle School for the next school year. Current Rossview Middle principal Anna Neubauer plans to retire at the end of this school year.
Mrs. Harris graduated Summa Cum Laude with her B.A. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She also earned her M.S. in education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a second M.S. in educational administration from Concordia University in Wisconsin.
Christina Harris named new principal of Rossview Middle School for the next school year.
Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders win 4th Straight National Champ
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders won their 4th straight National Championship this past weekend at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, FL.
They competed against 15 teams from across the country in the Small Varsity Non-Tumbling Division.
The Montgomery Central High School Varsity Cheerleaders
Dancing with the Stars comes to Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The orchestra is tuning up, the dance shoes are nervously tapping backstage and the excitement is building for Saturday night’s Fourth Annual Dancing with the Stars presented by Altrusa International of Clarksville. This annual fundraiser brings together local celebrities and dancing professionals for an evening of stellar entertainment.
This year’s celebrities include: Cassandra Osborne from CEMC, Jameson Griffis with Merrill Lynch, Felicia Long from Keller Williams Realty, Kay Sites of Sites & Sutton Marketing, Scott Jensen with Planters Bank and Kayla Goad LeVan from Byers & Harvey, Inc.
The cast of the 2012 Dancing with the Stars.
Austin Peay State University’s new play explores “End Days” following 9/11 tragedy
Clarksville, TN – In September 2003, a woman named Sylvia believed the world was going to end on an upcoming Wednesday. Her husband, a survivor of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, suffered a horrible bout of depression and refused to leave the house.
And their daughter, Rachel, saw visions of both Jesus Christ and renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. [Read more]
Clarksville Police Department seeks Applicants for Citizen Police Academy
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is taking applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) class which runs from March 20th – May 29th, 2012. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
The CPA covers all facets of the Police Department’s activities from administration to tactical operations. Citizens are given an opportunity to not only learn about Police Department functions, but also afforded a chance to participate in activities such as: police vehicle operations, firearms instruction, self-defense techniques, and use of force decision-making exercises. [Read more]
