High schoolers experience campus life during Austin Peay’s AP Day on October 6th
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – When Lynzie Averitt started looking at colleges last fall, she thought she’d end up at the University of Tennessee at Martin. But then, in October of 2017, the Houston County High School senior decided to visit Austin Peay State University for AP Day.
“That made the decision for me,” Averitt said. “I came to AP Day, and that’s the day I decided to come to Austin Peay. I just loved the atmosphere and all the stuff the University offered. For me, the major deciding factor was AP Day.”
Current and prospective Austin Peay State University students meet and mingle during AP Day.
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance to present Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, October 4th, 2018 the Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2018-19 season with “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller. The production will run through Sunday, October 7th.
Show times are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, with matinee performances 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. All performances are at the Margaret Fort Trahern Laboratory Theatre.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation continues to grow Red River Trail
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will hold a public meeting from 1:00pm-3:00pm Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 on the Red River Trail with a three-fold purpose.
The meeting will begin with a ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of the Red River Trail, the newest section of trail beginning at the North Extension of the Riverwalk at McGregor Park to the Providence Boulevard overpass, adding approximately a quarter-mile of trail.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Event will Celebrate Completion of Phase 1, break ground on Phase 2 of Red River Trail.
Miró Quartet to perform Friday at APSU
Austin Peay State University Public Relations and Marketing
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Community Concert Association and the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts invite the community to enjoy a beautiful evening of chamber music 7:30pm Friday, September 28th, 2018 as APSU welcomes the Miró Quartet to the stage of the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall.
Miró Quartet
APSU’s new mechatronics system key to meeting industry needs
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Madalyn Mercer, Ushma Patel, Joshua Schlensker and Grayson Phillips recently took control of a $300,000 mechatronics training system unpackaged and set up this summer at Austin Peay State University.
Austin Peay State University is on track to be the second university in North America to award a bachelor’s-level Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program, and the University hopes to launch the program as early as fall 2019.
APSU to offer Siemens-backed mechatronics bachelor’s degree
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is on track to be the second university in North America to award a bachelor’s-level Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program, and the University hopes to launch the program as early as fall 2019.
“It’s a highly coveted program that allows students to be Siemens-certified at three levels,” Matthew Anderson, interim chair of the APSU Department of Engineering Technology, said. “First is a certificate, second is an associate degree, third is a bachelor’s degree.”
Austin Peay State University junior Ushma Patel of Clarksville works with the new $300,000 mechatronics system.
Waterdogs Scuba becomes Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certified
Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP)
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP) held a green ribbon cutting on Monday, September 24th, 2018 for the newest certified organization, Waterdogs Scuba and Safety.
The ceremony was attended by Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melinda Shepard of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, David Graham Director of Bi-County Solid Waste, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Steering Committee member Doug Jones (Montgomery County), and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers.
(L to R) Doug Jones, Carlye Sommers, Mayor Jim Durrett, Steve Wagner, Glenda Stout, Cecil Stout, Ben Gaballa, David Graham, Rich Holladay, Rose Melton, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melinda Shepard.
Visit Clarksville announces Tickets on sale now for Miss Tennessee USA 2019 Pageant
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Delegates from around the state will adorn Clarksville for the 2019 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageants on October 12th-13th, 2018 at the Austin Peay State University Music and Mass Communications Building. Organized and produced by Greenwood Productions, the upcoming pageant marks Clarksville’s 20th year to host the event.
The preliminary show will take place on Friday, October 12th, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Alexandra Harper from Williamson County was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2018 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee in October 2017.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to offer BCycle tours of Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that the City of Clarksville’s popular bike-sharing system, Clarksville BCycle, will host two fall bike tours that will provide riders a great way to discover Downtown.
Guided BCycle bike rides will show off Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Police Department features Pets for Adoption
Clarksville Police Department
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department along with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County EMS, and Clarksville Fire Rescue have teamed up to feature someone’s future pet currently housed at Montgomery County Animal Care and Control, 616 North Spring Street, Clarksville.
You can become the proud owner of a new furry friend. CPD’s featured pets are named Cole and Wolfy.
(L to R) Cole and Wolfy are available now at Montgomery County Animal Care and Control.
