Austin Peay State University spotlights student community service at High Impact Practices Showcase
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Center for Service-Learning and Community Engagement, in association with the departments of Career Services and International Education and the Office of Undergraduate Research, held a High Impact Practices (H.I.P.) Showcase on November 30th, highlighting the work of University students and professors in applying learning to real-world scenarios over the past year.
Over 150 people attended the event, which saw 30 students present their experiences in high impact practices.
Austin Peay State University held a High Impact Practices (H.I.P.) Showcase on November 30th.
Flourishing Families to hold 3rd Annual “Christmas in Clarksville” December 21st
Providing hot meals and gifts to low-income families with children.
Clarksville, TN – Flourishing Families will host its 3rd Annual “Christmas in Clarksville” event on Wednesday, December 21st, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free and open to the public, it will take place in the Foy Fitness Center of Austin Peay State University.
The purpose of the event is to provide Christmas gifts and hot meals to low income families with children.
101st Airborne Division Band to perform Holiday Concert at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – The 101st Airborne Division Band from Fort Campbell, KY will be performing in the atrium of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 13th.
The show will feature several different types of musical groupings including a brass quintet and a jazz combo for an hour-long concert.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Library to hold Lego Program this Saturday, December 17th
Clarksville, TN – Come out and join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library for their Lego Program on Saturday, December 17th, 2016.
The library supplies the Legos, you supply the imagination! The program is from 3:00pm until 4:30pm.
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of December 11th, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Italy voted “no” on its constitutional referendum and Prime Minister Renzi resigned. South Korea’s president was impeached. The European Central Bank extended its asset purchase program to the end of 2017, but will reduce the monthly pace of purchases in April.
None of that disturbed U.S. equity market investors who continued to enjoy the Trump sizzle. After showing some signs of stability, bond yields again moved higher.
Frazier Allen
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy free activities and entertainment at Christmas on the Cumberland
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites children of all ages to visit Christmas on the Cumberland at the McGregor Park Riverwalk for fun, family-friendly activities.
Visitors can enjoy holiday-themed crafts and performances by local choirs and dance groups as well as enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa on December 10th and December 17th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland.
Planters Bank Presents to show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at Roxy Regional Theatre, Sunday
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie will be “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, December 11th, 2016 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 6:00pm.
Every Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lives on the top of the hill does NOT! So the cuddly-as-a-cactus Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming, only to discover that maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store … maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more!
Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloff and animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones, this 26-minute film is an award-winning Who-roast-beast-feast of a holiday classic!
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Lighted Christmas Parade Winners
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government are excited to announce the winners of this year’s night-time, lighted Christmas parade that was held on Saturday, December 3rd in Downtown Clarksville.
Over 100 local businesses, schools, and organizations showcased their Christmas spirit by walking, preparing a float, or driving a fun vehicle all decked out in holiday cheer to this year’s theme “Christmas Trees & Memories”.
57th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
Clarksville Transit System receives New Paratransit Vehicles
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Transit System (CTS) has received nine new paratransit vehicles. Funding was received for all nine vehicles through the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program. The total funding received was $367,311.
These vehicles will average 110 trips per day and began to service the community on December 7th.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillans stands long side the new Clarksville Transit System Paratransit Vehicles.
Austin Peay State University alumna Orton heading to grad school at Cambridge
Clarksville, TN – In certain academic circles, Dr. Simon Keynes, Elrington and Bosworth professor of Anglo-Saxon history at the University of Cambridge, is considered a “rock star.”
In addition to being the great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin and the grandnephew of economist John Maynard Keynes, the renowned professor is a member of the British Academy and a fellow with the Royal Historical Society.
Austin Peay State University alumna Brittany Orton
