Austin Peay State University wins 2015 MacArthur Award
Written by Michael Maddox
U.S. Army Cadet Command (Army ROTC)
Fort Knox, KY – The U.S. Army Cadet Command has announced the eight winners of the MacArthur Awards for the school year 2014-2015.
The award recognizes the eight schools, selected from among the 275 senior Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) units nationwide, as the top programs in the country.
The awards, presented by Cadet Command and the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Foundation, recognize the ideals of “duty, honor and country” as advocated by MacArthur.
Austin Peay State University ROCT one of eight winners of the MacArthur Awards for the school year 2014-2015 presented by the U.S. Army Cadet Command. (Michael Maddox, U.S. Army Cadet Command (Army ROTC))
Clarksville’s annual Home and Garden show has Local Vendors and Thousands in Prizes
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share information on the upcoming Home & Garden Show that will have home improvement enthusiasts and novices alike anxious to thaw out their household project list after a long winter break.
On February 27th and 28th, the Wilma Rudolph Event Center will be filled to capacity with vendors, displays and experts to address every home project from interior design to HVAC upgrades. What’s more, all vendors have prizes and valuable giveaways in store for lucky attendees.
Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show
APSU Chamber Singers to embark on March tour of Tennessee, Illinois
Clarksville, TN – This March, Austin Peay State University’s premiere choral ensemble – the Chamber Singers – will showcase their talents in Tennessee and Illinois during their 2016 tour. The group will visit local high schools during the day, and they will perform free concerts for members of these local communities.
APSU Chamber Singers
Altra Federal Credit Union to hold Home Buying After Hours Mixer on March 8th, 2016
Clarksville, TN – An educational mixer focusing on first time home buying will be held on Thursday, March 8th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Miss Lucille’s Café 2231-L Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37043.
The event is set up as a social mixer where attendees can learn more about home loan options and meet with a Realtor®, appraiser, home inspector, title company representative, and insurance representative who will provide helpful tips on home buying and answer questions.
Altra Federal Credit Union at Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
Austin Peay State University’s The All State to Host 2016 Southeast Journalism Conference
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will host the 2016 Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) February 18th-20th, 2016. Jake Lowary, APSU student publications adviser/The Leaf-Chronicle News Director, will serve as SEJC President until the 2017 host school is announced during this year’s conference.
Austin Peay State University hosts the 2016 Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) February 18th-20th, 2016. (APSU)
Construction work scheduled at the Clarksville Greenway
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will install a safety barrier rail on a section of the Clarksville Greenway from Mary’s Oak trailhead to Heritage Park.
Construction is scheduled to occur between February 15th and March 11th and at times, this section of trail will be closed.
Clarksville Greenway at Mary’s Oak trailhead.
Montgomery County Animal Control February Specials
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is pleased to announce several great opportunities happening now to benefit the animals in our facility.
The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County is offering free spay/neuter surgeries for any pit bull (or obvious mix) adopted from Montgomery County Animal Care and Control during the month of February. This is open to the first 25 adopted and is provided through leftover funds from their annual Pit Bull Awareness event. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 14th, 2016
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: 2016 Queen City Road Race Art Contest Winner Announced, Kleeman Center offers new session of visual healing arts program, New Salsa Dance Class, and Registration is underway for Youth Recreation Leagues.
New exhibit at APSU provides social commentary on southern landscape and lifestyle
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Trahern Gallery, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art and Design, is pleased to present “Southlandia”, a body of work by nationally recognized printmaker Andrew Blanchard.
The exhibit opens February 22nd at the gallery and runs through March 18th.
Print by Andrew Blanchard
Enter To Win A Chance To Meet Kellie Pickler and Plumb at Rivers and Spires
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival invites you to enter to win a chance to meet country music and reality star Kellie Pickler on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 before she takes the Public Square stage.
For your chance to win, go online to www.riversandspires.com/win . Submit your information to be entered to win the opportunity to meet the country artist, including two meet and greet tickets and a free night’s stay at area accommodations.
Kellie Pickler to Headline the 2016 Rivers and Spires Festival
