Crow Community Center to host an additional session of Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Tai Chi program
Clarksville, TN – The Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, will host another session of Tai Chi for Arthritis and have even added an additional class time! Tai Chi for Arthritis will take place Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm and 4:00pm to 5:00pm beginning March 26th. [Read more]
APSU graduate students to showcase research at Graduate Extravaganza 2013
Clarksville, TN – Several Austin Peay State University students will display their research at the annual Graduate Student Research and Creative Activity Extravaganza, with one of those students to be chosen to represent APSU next month in Nashville, TN.
The public is invited to view graduate work from 9:00am-noon, Tuesday, March 5th in the Morgan University Center, rooms 303 and 305. [Read more]
APSU receives Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence award for best practice processes
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University recently earned Level 1 honors in the annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition program administered by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE).
TNCPE is the only statewide quality program and is patterned on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the national standard for recognizing organizational excellence. [Read more]
APSU to have spring AP Debate Forum on March 6th
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Communication will hold its 10th AP Debate Forum from 6:00pm-8:00pm, Wednesday, March 6th in Clement Auditorium. The debate is free and open to the public.
The topic for this debate is “Resolved: Tennessee should enact a ban on assault weapons, in order to protect our children.” [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center to host second annual “Wettest Egg Hunts”
Clarksville, TN – The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, has once again partnered with Sango Pool & Spa to host two not-so-typical egg hunts.
On Saturday, March 23rd, thousands of colored eggs will be floating or sunk in the center’s pools, each good for candy and prizes.
Kids gather eggs from the pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center during the City of Clarksville’s Wettest Easter Egg Hunts last year.
Rivers and Spires applications for Miss River Queen and Vendors due
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers & Spires Festival is currently accepting applications for the Miss River Queen and Teen Pageants as well as applications for volunteers and vendors.
The 11th annual Rivers & Spires Festival will be held April 18th-20th, 2013 in Historic Downtown Clarksville. This event has five stages of entertainment with over 100 entertainers performing all three days.
Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Fourth annual Home and Garden Show
Clarksville, TN – On February 23rd and 24th, the Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce held their fourth annual Home and Garden show at the Foy Fitness Center on Austin Peay State University.
The show was sponsored by the Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce, the Leaf Chronicle, and Furniture Connection. 57 Vendors were on hand to offer Clarksvillians tips on getting ready for the rapidly approaching spring.
The 4th Annual Home and Garden Show
Austin Peay State University Dance Program expands Reputation
Clarksville, TN – In 2005, Austin Peay State University developed a dance minor program with one faculty member and a handful of students. Seven years later, the program has three full-time faculty members and several graduates enrolled in Master of Fine Arts programs around the country.
The name “Austin Peay” is also becoming more familiar in collegiate dance circles, with the school having choreographed pieces selected two years in a row to be performed at the American College Dance Festival gala performance.
APSU assistant professor of dance Margaret Rennerfeldt, associate professor of dance Marcus Hayes and chair of the APSU Area of Theatre and Dance Brian Vernon inside one of the APSU dance studios.
48th Annual Rotary Dinner Auction to be held at Wilma Rudolph Event Center March 2nd
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County has long been recognized for its positive influence in the agriculture communities across the State and across the Nation. Montgomery County has always had a strong 4-H program for our young people.
Tennessee 4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities.
Tracy Jackson, President of the Clarksville Rotary Club, John Bartee, Montgomery County Ag-Extension Director and Lynne Griffey local Artist. Mrs. Griffey was commissioned to paint this year’s original piece to be auctioned at the 48th annual Rotary Auction Dinner
Austin Peay alumna, family begin new nursing scholarship
Clarksville, TN – Mary Windham was known for her nursing and administrative accomplishments before coming to Austin Peay State University in the 1960s to teach and later organize the School of Nursing.
But that wasn’t her greatest gift.
Her greatest gift was making people feel special, encouraging them to be and do their best, her daughter, Dr. Emily Windham, said. [Read more]
