iverfest to feature rising Country Music star ALEE
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Riverrfest festival will feature the rising Canadian country singer Alee in her first performance in the United States, opening for festival headliner Tracy Lawrence on Saturday, September 6th 2014.
Within the first few tender notes of an Alee concert, it is clear that this rising star is a natural talent. Her powerful voice, undeniable charisma, and pin-drop stage presence combine to create an unforgettable live experience.
APSU Art Department hosts “Faculty Biennial” exhibit in Trahern Gallery
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University art professors are often commended for inspiring students in their classrooms, but that type of praise can occasionally overshadow their skills as gifted, professional artists.
On August 25th, a new exhibit, “The Faculty Biennial,” in APSU’s Trahern Gallery will remind the community that high-caliber artists continue to work at the University.
APSU’s Greek community continues to excel
Clarksville, TN – In the last few months, the fraternity and sorority community at Austin Peay State University has continued to enhance the University’s reputation through service work and the earning of several prestigious awards and recognitions.
The recent accomplishments are listed below.
In March, Stephen Dominy, coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, was named the NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Fraternity & Sorority Knowledge Community co-chair. Dominy works with more than 1,300 professionals aiding in the advancement of fraternities and sororities on collegiate campuses across the world. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to begin new Archery sessions at Burt-Cobb Community Center and Kleeman Community Center in September
Clarksville, TN – A new session of archery will begin September 9th at the Burt Cobb Community Center. Pre-registration is underway online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
The 4-week class will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Cost is $10.00 for the entire 4-week session. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 24th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Fitness Training class, Select City Pools to extend season through Labor Day, and Fly Fishing program for youth and teens.
Fun Interval Training (F.I.T.) class
L.E.A.P. Organization Plans Youth Excursion to New York City
Clarksville, TN – L.E.A.P. organization is planning their next youth excursion to see the bright lights and big city of New York. The purpose of this trip is to provide entertainment combined with education and exposure to places and events for participating L.E.A.P. youth.
It will be a whirlwind trip scheduled from July 8th, 2015 to July 12th, 2015.
L.E.A.P, which stands for Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, and Perseverance, also teaches its members about Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
Ground Zero will be one of the locations that the LEAP youth will visit on their trip. (Lois Jones)
APSU Folk Art Collection gets donation from Karen Parr-Moody
Clarksville, TN – While visiting Austin, Texas, in 2013, Karen Parr-Moody came across a painting by the renowned folk artist Jimmy Lee Sudduth. The dusty image was of a girl in a swimsuit, and it evoked strong childhood memories for Parr-Moody.
“I really identified with going to my grandfather’s fishing camp every weekend on the Tennessee River,” she said. “It’s rustic and beautiful down there. The ‘Bikini Girl’ just reminded me of growing up and being a little girl.”
Karen Parr-Moody and her daughter, Stella, donate Jimmy Lee Sudduth’s “Bikini Girl” to Austin Peay State University. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
TSU Tennessee New Farmer Academy for New Farmers, Ranchers and Returning Veterans participants visit Montgomery County Farm
Montgomery County, TN – Tennessee State University is conducting a New Farmer Academy and Montgomery County was honored to host and provide education to participants. Six participant’s visited McCraw’s Strawberry Ranch this past Monday, August 18th.
Billy and Teresa McCraw, owners and 2014 recipients of the Small Farmers Award in Alternative Enterprises category, demonstrated how they plant plasticulture strawberries.
Billy & Teresa Reints McCraw demonstrating the plastic layer for plasticulture strawberries. This machine builds the beds in the soil, lays the plastic and the irrigation line all at the same time at McCraw’s Strawberry Ranch.
Manna Café to host 3rd Annual Pirate Fest October 10th
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is excited to announce the third annual Pirate Fest and Chili Cook-Off on October 10th, 2014.
They are inviting local businesses and organizations to become T-shirt sponsors, and chili cook-off teams to take part in the competition. To sign up or make inquiries, please contact pirates@mannacafeministries.com. [Read more]
Clarksville Firefighters Local #3180 and Servpro Montgomery County donate pallet of copy paper to Clarksville-Montgomery County Teachers Warehouse
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Firefighters Local #3180 and Servpro Montgomery County teamed together to make a donation to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s Teachers Warehouse. The donation of a pallet of copy paper fills a constant need for area teachers.
“Through our contacts with Mrs. Candy Johnson we learned a lot about the Teachers Warehouse. We come to find out that one of the things that they’re always in need of, and they’re really hurting for is copy paper,” said David Kirkland, President of Clarksville Firefighters Local #3180. “I guess it’s just because of the fact that the classrooms have become much more automated; and there a lot more stuff that has to be run off, and copied.”
David Kirkland, President -Clarksville Firefighters Asso. Local 3180 & Candy Johnson, CMCSS Foundation and Community Relations Director, Gary Orr, Construction Manager for Servpro of Montgomery County, Rebecca Dyer-CMCSS Foundation and Community Relations Assistant, and Gavin Parchman, Business Development Manager Servpro of Montgomery County
