Austin Peay State University’s puppy dog bull, Frank the Tank, flush with champion ribbons
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Beef Cattle Show Team members affectionately call the bull “Frank the Tank”.
But competitors know the grand champion Simmental bull as Ace of Spades.
APSU’s Frank the Tank won grand champion at the Wilson County Fair.
Downeys presented with APSU Philanthropist of the Year Award
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On October 5th, 2018 Doug Downey (’79), a former Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball player and team captain, returned to campus to throw out the first pitch during the program’s annual reunion and fall scrimmage.
For the last few years, the former student-athlete has worked to help the baseball program succeed through several financial gifts, and during Saturday’s festivities, Downey and his wife, Linda, received the APSU Board of Trustees’ inaugural Philanthropist of the Year award.
Doug and Linda Downey stand with the Austin Peay State University Gov mascot.
Austin Peay State University’s Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert set for October 26th
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The 34th Annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is going to be the greatest show ever! Guaranteed! The greatest show ever!
The concert opens with “The Greatest Show” and “Never Enough” from the movie “The Greatest Showman” and features Allison Steinquest and the Oddities on vocals.
The 34th Annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert at Austin Peay State University set for two shows on Friday, October 26th. (APSU)
Historic Collinsville Celebrates Fall Pilgrimage on October 20th
Historic Collinsville
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville celebrates all things Fall with its annual Fall Pilgrimage on Saturday, October 20th, 2018, from 10:00am–4:00pm.
Throughout the day guests will experience spinners, weavers, children’s games, hayrides, pumpkins, make-and-take crafts, craft vendors, food and live bluegrass music.
Historic Collinsville’s Visitor Center welcomes and introduces guests to a by-gone era. (Terry Minton)
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable to hold next meeting on October 17th, 2018
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 as we continue our fourteenth year!
The meeting is held at the Bone and 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.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next program will be held Wednesday, October 17th.
More than 200 APSU students fight world hunger during Freshman Service Project
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 25th, 2018 shortly after students returned to campus, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center for Service-Learning and Community engagement hosted its annual Freshman Service Project.
That morning, a group of 200 first-year students entered the gymnasium in the APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center, unaware of what they would be doing.
Austin Peay State University students pack meals during the Freshman Service Project.
APSU’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center hosting 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foy Fitness and Recreation Center will host the 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K at 9:00am on October 20th, 2018.
The race, which will take place on the Austin Peay campus, allows participants to either run or walk at their own pace.
Participants at last year’s APSU Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run across campus.
Planters Bank Presents “North By Northwest” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 13th
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Join the Roxy Regional Theatre on the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville this weekend for a classic suspense film when Planters Bank Presents… Alfred Hitchcock’s acclaimed thriller “North By Northwest” on our big screen this Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at 2:00pm.
Cary Grant stars as a Madison Avenue advertising exec who is mistaken for someone else and kidnapped by a group of international spies, headed by James Mason. Eva Marie Saint plays the beautiful blond who helps him to evade the authorities, but even she is not what she seems.
The film “North By Northwest” to play this Sunday at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents … film series.
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts free Community Shred Day on October 20th
Altra Federal Credit Union
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 20th, 2018, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at their branch located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Clarksville, TN 37040.
“In conjunction with our Founder’s Week Celebration and International Credit Union Day, Altra is partnering with Shred-It to help you safely destroy unwanted, sensitive documents,” said Rose Melton, Retail Market Manager for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Free Community Shred Day to be held at the Altra Federal Credit Union located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on October 20th.
Meet Derek and Janesa: APSU freshman share first-year experiences
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Waking up at a new time, making it to class, eating enough breakfast, not eating too much lunch – the life of a college freshman can get a bit daunting. After about 18 years of guidance from parents and teachers, these young men and women now have to grapple with their sudden freedom while plotting out the rest of their lives.
APSU freshman students Derek Nicholson and Janesa Wine of Dickson County will document their freshman year at Austin Peay through IG TV videos and occasional stories.
