Austin Peay State University recognizes outstanding professors with 2018 Faculty Awards
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 Austin Peay State University (APSU)President Alisa White honored several outstanding faculty members during an awards ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall.
Dr. Doris Davenport, professor of nursing, received the APSU National Alumni Association
Montgomery County Parks Receives $500,000 Grant
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation
Montgomery County, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the list of Tennessee Communities this week that would receive a series of grants totaling more than $15 million to help fund parks and recreation projects in Tennessee communities across the state.
“Easy access to parks, trails, walking paths and other recreational facilities can make a good community a great community,” said Haslam. “These grants provide the resources needed to help make Tennessee an even more desirable place to live, work and raise a family.”
Funding will be used to Help Subsidize the Nature Center at Rotary Park
NASA praises APSU for solar eclipse outreach
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – NASA recently honored Austin Peay State University with its Marshall Space Flight Center Group Achievement Award for the University’s help during the 2017 Great American Eclipse.
Austin Peay State University representatives Dr. Donald Sudbrink, center, professor and chair of the APSU Department of Agriculture; Bill Persinger, right, executive director for Public Relations & Marketing; and Bryan Gaither, lab manager for the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy, accepted the award with other members of the Marshall Space Flight Center Solar Eclipse Team on August 22nd in Huntsville, AL.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation 2018 Fall/Winter Activity Guide now available
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The new 2018 Fall/Winter Clarksville Parks and Recreation Activity Guide is now available, offering details about scores of programs and events, a detailed map showing all 47 of the department’s parks, trails and facilities, and information about rentals for private functions.
The guide also offers information about 15 new events and programs from September to December in the City’s parks, recreation centers and indoor pool and includes information about current and upcoming park projects and improvements.
2018 Fall-Winter Clarksville Parks and Recreation Activity Guide
Clarksville Hispanic American Family Foundation to hold Women’s Empowerment Expo, October 5th
Clarksville Hispanic American Family Foundation
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Hispanic American Family Foundation (C.H.A.F.F.) is hosting a Women’s Empowerment Expo on Friday October 5th, 2018 from 2:00pm–10:00pm.
They will also be sponsoring the Miss Princesa Americas cultural beauty pageant on Saturday October 6th, 2018. Both Events will take place at the Clarksville William O. Beach Civic Center at 350 Pageant Lane Suite 201.
2016 Miss Princesa Americas – Kayla Hernandez in Aztec Attire at Clarksville’s Riverfest
Clarksville Downtown Market announces upcoming events
Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market on Public Square a community favorite and shopping destination offers a variety of events.
Coordinated by Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, the festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places.
Some of the upcoming events include: Pop-Up Markets at McGregor Park, Paws for a Cause Dog Day, Market Scavenger Hunt and more.
Clarksville Downtown Market
APSU Art + Design unveils impressive exhibition and visiting artist season
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this week, the Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design announced its 2018-19 season of exhibitions and visiting speakers, featuring notables such as Amy Sherald, commissioned painter of the official Michelle Obama portrait.
Austin Peay State University Art + Design Building. (APSU)
Upcoming book by APSU’s Chandler examines life as a new dean
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Prentice Chandler considers the 2017-2018 academic year to be his rookie season.
The former University of Cincinnati professor arrived at APSU last summer to lead the Eriksson College of Education.
Dr. Preston Chandler took over APSU’s Eriksson College of Education just at the school was pursuing Austin Peay State University’s first doctoral degree.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation repairing gate at King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation says repairs are being made Monday, August 20th, 2018 to the gate at King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.
While repairs to the gate are underway, an attendant will be on site to check memberships and control access to the Bark Park, allowing registered users to resume exclusive use of the space with their dogs.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation has attendant onsite to control access while work continues on King’s Run Bark Park gate.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is August 22nd, 2018
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 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.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next program will be held Wednesday, August 22nd.
