Austin Peay President Alisa White Named Distinguished Alumna Of The Year at Lee University
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Alisa White, Austin Peay State University president, was named Lee University’s 2017 Distinguished Alumna of the Year during that school’s Homecoming celebration earlier this month.
The award is the highest honor given by the university to alumni and is given to a graduate who is making advancement in his or her career, while also embracing the values that Lee embodies.
Austin Peay President Alisa White accepting Lee University’s 2017 Distinguished Alumna of the Year award.
AHDC honors four Clarksvillians for their work in advancing arts, heritage in our community
Clarksville, TN – Four Clarksvillians were recently honored by the Clarksville/Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council for their achievements in art and in preserving our heritage.
Cindy Marsh, professor emerita of art at Austin Peay State University, and graphic designer Mike Fink received the Lifetime Achievement in Art award, and local historians Rosalind Kurita and Carolyn Stier Ferrell received the Lifetime Achievement in Heritage award.
Mike Fink and Cindy Marsh
APSU College of Business officially opens Larry W. Carroll Financial Trading Center at ribbon cutting ceremony
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Austin Peay State University and Clarksville-Montgomery County communities got to see the future of the University’s College of Business on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 as it celebrated the opening of the new Larry W. Carroll Financial Trading Center, located on the first floor of the Kimbrough Building, during a public ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the APSU College of Business’ Larry W. Carroll Financial Trading Center Tuesday.
Planters Bank Presents the movie “Meet Me in St. Louis” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “Meet Me in St. Louis” this Sunday, November 19th, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
“Meet Me in St. Louis” is a classic romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. The film spotlights the sisters’ education in the ways of the world, which includes, but isn’t limited to, learning about life and love, courtesy of the prototypical boy next door.
“Planters Bank Presents to show “Meet Me in St. Louis” on November 19th at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
New liaison to help APSU connect with Tennessee’s Japanese-owned companies
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, Yoshio Koyama, a retired businessman from Japan, set up his new office in Austin Peay State University’s Harned Hall. During the semester, he’s taught a few language and culture classes, but Koyama isn’t a college professor.
Retired businessman Yoshio Koyama is a liaison provided by The Japan Foundation to help forge relationships between APSU and Japanese businesses.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is November 15th, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic – “Was Lincoln’s War Really Caused By, and Fought Over, Slavery?”
Abraham Lincoln
APSU to host 23rd Annual Bread and Words reading to benefit APSU Food Pantry
Clarksville, TN – Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for life’s blessings, and the Austin Peay State University Department of Languages and Literature, in association with the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University, hosts an annual reading to benefit those less fortunate in the community the best way it knows how: with the written word.
23rd Annual Bread and Words reading to be held at Austin Peay on Monday, November 20th.
Christmas on the Cumberland Opens November 21st
Grand opening to feature official lighting of holiday display and special guests
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Join with friends and neighbors to celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 19th year with a grand opening ceremony at 5:30pm, Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum.
Mrs. Claus, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Santa Claus and Snow Bird flip the switch officially turning on the lights for Christmas on the Cumberland.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Handmade Holidays kicks off shopping season
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosted its annual Handmade Holidays this weekend.
This year, more than 70 vendors came to the show which has become a favorite of locals, and an unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosted its annual craft fair, Handmade Holidays this weekend at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Hundreds line streets for Clarksville-Montgomery County’s annual Veterans Day Parade
Montgomery County, TN – Dozens of entries in Clarksville-Montgomery County’s annual Veterans Day Parade made their way through the streets of downtown Saturday, as hundreds lined up along the route to show respect and appreciation for our community’s veterans.
A pre-parade presentation on the steps of the courthouse featured speeches by Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, as well as the keynote speech by this year’s Parade Grand Marshall CW3 John Clement, U.S. Army Ret.
A huge turnout for Clarksville’s annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday.
