Austin Peay State University administrator Dr. Brian Johnson named American Council on Education Fellow
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University academic administrator has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2012-13 academic year.
Dr. Brian Johnson, assistant provost/assistant vice president of academic affairs at APSU, is one of 57 Fellows selected this year. He will spend the next academic year working with a college or university president and other senior officers at a host institution during periodic visits. While doing so, Johnson will focus on an issue of concern to APSU.
APSU administrator Dr. Brian Johnson named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2012-13 academic year.
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Warrior Week
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee will hold their Annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Warrior Week April 26th-29th.
The celebration honors military men, women and their families and gives local residents and businesses a chance to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice. [Read more]
Congressman Phil Roe guest speaker at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Political Science and the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society announce that Congressman Phil Roe will speak April 13th in the Morgan University Center Iris Room.
His discussion will begin at noon and focus on issues concerning higher education as well as social issues such as housing, poverty, employment and the economy. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University to host reading by Award Winning Poet Marilyn Kallet April 2nd
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, an interviewer asked the acclaimed poet and translator Marilyn Kallet where she found inspiration. Her answer hinted at the stunningly complex and expansive nature of her work.
“Anywhere and everywhere,” she said of her inspiration. “I’ve written lots of love poems and poems about family history, but also about race and history, about the Holocaust and my family.” [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program ribbon cutting April 5th
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program invites you to the certification ceremony for Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry.
The Green Ribbon Cutting will be held Thursday, April 5th at 7:30am at the dental center, located at 2297 Rudolphtown Road. We hope you will join us to celebrate this accomplishment.
For more information on the Green Certification Program, contact Michelle Newell at manewell@mcgtn.net.
Austin Peay State University students inducted into nontraditional Student Honor Society
Clarksville, TN – Alpha Delta Psi, the Austin Peay State University chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society for nontraditional students, held its annual induction ceremony on March 24th.
The main goal of Alpha Sigma Lambda is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work.
The Alpha Sigma Lambda nontraditional honor society at Austin Peay State University inducted several students into its chapter March 24th. (Contributed photo)
The Customs House Museum reopens 1898 Building with an Open House Event April 28th
Clarksville, TN – After months of renovation, the Customs House 1898 building will be reopening on April 28th.
In February, Customs House Museum closed the doors to its 1898 building in order to replace nine undersized, outdated, and malfunctioning Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning units (HVAC) with four commercial units.
The Customs House Museum
Rivers and Spires Brewfest announces New Beers to be Featured at this years Festival
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Brewfest will feature 70 beer brands and introduce several new beers making their debut at the two-day, outdoor beer festival.
Scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 20th-21st, the inaugural event will have craft beers, food and entertainment. A highlight of the festival is a free concert on Saturday night by Little Big Town.
Little Big Town to Headline the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival
Red Cross to host first ever Escoffier Dinner
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County chapter of the American Red Cross presents the first annual “Escoffier Dinner, The Art of French Cuisine” at the Looking Glass Restaurant on April 21st at 6:00pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the local chapter of the Red Cross. Dr. Mac and Linda Edington and Dr. Ernie and Joan DeWald are co-chairing the event together and will host it at the Looking Glass restaurant. Wines will be provided by Fifth City Wine. Both Fifth City Wine and the Looking Glass are the major sponsors for the event.
Clarksville Mayor announces reopening of Boat Ramp at Liberty Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announces that that boat ramp at Liberty Park will be reopened for public use on Friday, March 29th, 2012, at noon.
“I know that a lot of people are anxious to use this ramp. The weather is beautiful and the water is inviting. As of noon Friday, the ramp will be open and ready for boaters to use,” Mayor McMillan said. “This is an important step as we ready Liberty Park and the Marina for use this summer.”
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
