APSU graduate student James DeMoss receives Carlisle Award
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – James DeMoss, an Austin Peay State University graduate student majoring in English, was selected November 17th as the recipient of the prestigious Carlisle Award at the closing ceremonies of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL).
He and nine other SGA student leaders represented APSU during four days of legislative debate in the state’s capital. [Read more]
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillian’s Thanksgiving Message
Clarksville, TN – Tuesday night, I had the privilege of officially lighting more than one million lights to mark the start of the annual Christmas on the Cumberland activities.
We were joined by an amazing group of people from the community.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan gives Thanksgiving Message to Clarksville.
The City of Clarksville kicked off the 2012 Christmas on the Cumberland on Tuesday
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville kicked off the 14th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland on Tuesday, which continues until January 1st. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
This has become one of the most popular events held on the banks of the Cumberland River in Historic Downtown Clarksville, second only to the Riverfest Celebration held in September. It draws thousands of people per day down to the banks of the Cumberland River to enjoy the Christmas lights with family and friends.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Santa Claus get ready to flip the switch lighting up the 2012 Christmas on the Cumberland
Thanksgiving Day Dinner to be served at some Local Restuarants
Clarksville, TN – On Thanksgiving Day, most of us will be gathering with friends and family members to enjoy the traditional holiday meal together. For those who do not wish to cook, the options are somewhat limited as most of the restaurants in town will be closed.
The following sit down restaurants are going to be open on Thanksgiving Day: [Read more]
Go Commando Half Marathon donates $40,000 to Local Organizations
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband announced Thursday they would donate $40,000 to local non-profits and community organizations. The largest recipients, Clarksville Area YMCA and Fort Campbell Historical Foundation were on hand to accept the donations.
YMCA check was accepted by James “O’Bee” O’Bryant Executive Director of the Clarksville Area YMCA. From L to R: Jessica Goldberg (Race Director), O’Bee O’Bryant (YMCA Executive Director), Jim Manning (CDE Lightband), and Channel Lemon (Race Director).
Handcrafted Holidays is a new Holiday tradition for Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The Wilma Rudolph Event Center, located at Liberty Park, played host to “Handmade Holidays,” a Crafters Bazaar which featured holiday-themed handmade and handcrafted items. It featured more than 40 booths of crafts, art, jewelry, pottery, quilts, soaps, and more.
Matthew Nixon of the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation said, “The idea for the Handmade Holidays event was the brainchild of the team behind the downtown market. Towards the end of the season. We knew that the market was going to be closing and we wanted to see if a craft show such as other entities have, would work here in Clarksville. So we scheduled it in the new Wilma Rudolph Event Center, and so far it’s been a huge success.”
Shoppers at the 2012 Handcrafted Holidays
Austin Peay State University to break ground on new Animal Science Facility on November 30th
Clarksville, TN – In 1961, a group of Austin Peay State College agriculture students built a hay barn at the school’s farm off Pickens Road to house an animal husbandry operation.
At the time, the facility was more than adequate for the small college, but in recent years, the University’s Department of Agriculture has experienced unprecedented growth.
APSU farm
Crow Community Center has Aerobics classes available
Clarksville, TN – Step, jump and move those calories away! The Crow Community Center hosts aerobics classes for ages 16 and older twice a week at the Center, located at 211 Richview Road. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University tapped for Tennessee Higher Education Commission increase recommendation in state performance funding for 2013-14
Clarksville, TN – For the second year in a row, Austin Peay State University leads Tennessee’s four-year institutions in increasing the retention and graduation successes of its students, according to a report released today during the fall quarterly meeting of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
In its report, the THEC recommends that APSU receive a 12.9 percent increase in funding for 2013-14, based on the second year of the funding formula. [Read more]
Customs House Museum’s Model Trains to Run Friday
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, November 23rd, from 10:00am- 4:00pm, gather up your friends and family the day after Thanksgiving and bring them to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center to explore their new exhibits and watch the model trains that will be running.
Model Trains at the Customs House Museum.
