Austin Peay State University place to be for historic 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
Clarksville, TN – On a cold February morning in 1979, a massive crowd gathered on a remote hill in Washington State to watch the day suddenly descend into darkness. For several seconds, no one spoke.
“It’s eerie; it’s getting black here. Darkness at noon,” ABC News Correspondent Jules Bergman said during live coverage of the total solar eclipse. “People are hushed in what seems almost like a ritual thing that mankind has been silenced by, in awe, since the beginning of civilization.”
Austin Peay State University Observatory.
“What Women Wore,” a new exhibit on American women’s fashion to open at APSU
Clarksville, TN – Fashion has always been one of the ways a society leaves its mark on history. From fabric and colors emphasizing social standing to design that highlighted society’s ideals of sexuality, a great deal of knowledge can be gained by studying the fashion of the time.
“Our goal (at Austin Peay State University) is to inspire our incoming freshman students and show them that history can be interesting and relevant,” APSU adjunct professor Deanna Carter said. “And after discovering a collection of period women’s clothing, we all decided that the pieces were a fantastic way to teach students about the social status and experiences of American women.”
“What Women Wore” exhibit at APSU
Deadline to register for the Riverfest Regatta is September 4th
Clarksville, TN – The registration deadline for the Ninth Annual Riverfest Regatta is right around the corner! Participants can enter as an individual or as a team for a chance to win awards!
This boat race is not like any ordinary boat race. Participants will compete in their boats made of cardboard, plastic bottles, or a few other approved materials. There will be several divisions all racing down the 100-yard long course on the Cumberland River.
To find out the complete list of materials, visit the Festival website at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
Boats competing in the 2014 Riverfest Regatta
Heroes, Hometowns and Legends Series Brings Big Names in Comedy, Music to Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Heroes, Hometowns and Legends will return to Clarksville as big-name entertainers descend on the Austin Peay State University Mass Media & Communications Hall from September 14th – 16th.
Tickets are on sale now for this all-star lineup including the comedic genius of Jeanne Robertson, Grammy Award Winning vocalist Lee Greenwood, and acclaimed country singer and songwriter Phil Vassar.
Country singer Phil Vassar to headline Heroes, Hometowns and Legends Series September 14th – 16th.
Montgomery County Government needs mentors for Tennessee Promise Program
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is seeking community volunteers to mentor students taking part in the Tennessee Promise program. Tennessee Promise allows any Tennessee high school graduate the opportunity to attend a community college, Tennessee College of Applied Technology or to get an applicable associate’s degree from a four-year institution, tuition free.
Mentors are assigned to students within their county and help students eliminate the barriers of accessing post-secondary education.
Frazier Allen talks about Connecting Two Generations
Boomers and millennials have similar attitudes about money
Clarksville, TN – Grandparents, get ready to share your money memories. Maybe it’s the commonalities of post-Depression and post-recession saving mentalities. Or maybe being a generation away soothes the pressures of parental advice and control. Whatever the reason, millennials crave financial guidance from their grandparents.
Millennials saw the recession firsthand. They have high levels of student debt, continue to receive parental financial support into and beyond their college years, and more than half are living paycheck-to-paycheck. With that comes a slight chance to create long-term savings.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 22nd, 2015
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: Tickets on sale for VIP event with Serieux: A Temptations Revue, Fort Defiance to host Civil War Recruitment Day, Riverfest Regatta, Fly Fishing program for youth and teens, and Riverfest Human Foosball Tournament.
Austin Peay Inaugural Governors Games crowns winners, celebrates area veterans, military families
Clarksville, TN – The sounds of iron being lifted, feet pounding the track and athletes pushing themselves past their limit filled the air on August 1st, as nearly two-dozen teams converged on the campus of Austin Peay State University for the inaugural Governors Games Powered by CrossFit Clarksville.
While teams of four competed for top honors, the real goal was to honor APSU and the Clarksville community’s military alumni, soldiers and families from Fort Campbell.
Athletes compete in the 2015 APSU Governors Games Powered by CrossFit Clarksville on Saturday, August 1st, 2015. (Cassidy Graves)
New session of Archery to be offered at the Kleeman Center this September
Clarksville, TN – Already learned the fundamentals of archery and looking to build on those newfound skills? Look no further than the Kleeman Community Center’s 8-week, Olympic Archery program beginning September 9th.
Program participants, ages 10-18, will take the next step in their archery journey as they embark on this second-level course that meets at 4:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. [Read more]
Beachaven Winery hosts Jazz on the Lawn Benefit for LEAP
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, August 16th Beachaven Winery concert series ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ featured music by the Back Road Brigade sponsored by the Joe Padula Show on 1400 WJZM to benefit the LEAP Organization.
”I was impressed with the attendance for our first event of this magnitude. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and it provided an opportunity for board members to interact with staff and volunteers” commented County Commissioner Jason Hodges who serves on the LEAP Board and spearheaded the event.
Beachaven Winery Benefit for LEAP Organization sponsored by the Joe Padula Show on 1400 WJZM.
