Holiday Open House to be held on Saturday, November 24th
Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The businesses in Historic Downtown Clarksville will hold their annual Downtown Open House and Small Business Saturday even this Saturday, November 24th, during regular business hours.
The retail businesses are gearing up for the holiday season and hope you will be among those who have pledged to “Shop Local” this year. Most businesses will be participating with special events, refreshments and door prizes.
Take advantage of this special day to enjoy the unhurried pace of shopping, where you will find some of Clarksville’s most unique, independently owned shops.
Annual Downtown Clarksville Open House and Small Business Saturday to be held November 24th.
A Legacy Of Giving: Meet Jane Doe, APSU’s anonymous donor
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The name “Jane Doe” sounds a bit impersonal, so for years, one of Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) anonymous donors was known simply as “Ms. Jane.”
This alias was often whispered in the University’s Advancement Office, as if the staff worried they were revealing too much of her identity, and it wasn’t unusual for students to cry when mentioning her name.
The late Evelyn McCampbell (“Ms. Jane”) in her nursing uniform. Austin Peay State University’s anonymous donor.
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Santa Paws Photos Fundraiser
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County encourages pet lovers to mark their calendars for the organization’s ever paw-pular Santa Paws Professional Photos (for pets and people) scheduled for Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 from Noon-4:00pm at its location at 940 Tennessee Avenue (behind the Riverside Drive Arby’s).
A favorite from the Santa Paws 2017 photo collection. (Amy Shaver, Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County)
Clarksville Academy, Health Foundation partner with City on outdoor fitness center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the McGregor Park North Extension Trailhead will soon be home to the largest outdoor fitness center in Clarksville, thanks to a group of Clarksville Academy students and a grant from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation.
Outdoor Fitness Gym at the Mary’s Oak Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway.
Meet ‘the girl who twirls fire’ at APSU’s home football games
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The way Izzy Melvin describes it, time slows down on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) football field.
“You find this part of yourself, and you become one with the baton – everything is silent when you’re on the field – it has always been me and my baton, it becomes an extension of yourself,” she said.
Austin Peay State University freshman feature twirler Izzy Melvin displays her three batons outside the APSU Art + Design building.
Registration opens for Youth Volleyball League
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Are you looking for a way to ace your child’s activities this winter? Your child can bump, set, and spike their way through the season with Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s new youth volleyball league for youths in grades 5-12.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites youngsters in grades 5-12 to join the Volleyball fun.
APSU, Chautauqua partner to award student residencies at New York art institution
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Starting next year, one or two Austin Peay State University (APSU) art students will spend each summer at the Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution in New York, immersed in nine weeks of classes, workshops and one-on-one time with art mentors.
And they won’t have to pay a dime.
Standing from left are Michael Dickins, Austin Peay State University Art + Design gallery director; Dr. Tony Morris, APSU Art + Design chair; Dr. Janice Crews, Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts director; Barry Jones, APSU College of Arts & Letters interim dean; sitting are Dr. Rex Gandy, APSU provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Sharon Louden, artistic director of Chautauqua Institution’s Visual Arts Program.
With record fall enrollment, Austin Peay State University now Tennessee’s fastest-growing public university
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – It’s official – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is the fastest-growing public university in the state.
At a time when most colleges and universities are struggling to attract students, Austin Peay State University’s 4.7 percent increase far outpaced other schools and helped the University set a record enrollment this fall with 10,954 students.
Austin Peay State University (APSU) students gather in the Dunn Center for Freshman Convocation on August 24th, 2018. (Denzil Wyatt, APSU)
James Corlew Chevrolet becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP)
Montgomery County, TN – James Corlew Chevrolet was honored with a green ribbon cutting on Friday, November 9th, 2018 as the newest member of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP).
The ceremony was attended by Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Montgomery County Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt, Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services Director Jimmie Edwards, Melinda Shepard of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, CMCGP Manager Carlye Sommers, CMCGCP Steering Committee members Bill Harpel (City of Clarksville), Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), and Doug Jones (Montgomery County).
(L to R) Jeff Truitt, Carlye Sommers, Melinda Shepard, Mary Harris, James Corlew Jr., Jimmie Edwards, Mayor Jim Durrett, Derek Comperry, Doug Jones, James Corlew, Patty Webb, Bill Harpel, Linda Kramer, LW Harris, Jacob Craft, Linda Campbell, Alan Linboom, James Pucci, Jackie Kelcy, Quar Webb, Jarren Miller, Jamorris Fluker, Chris Moune, Christine Arms, Scott Irwin, Colin Hayes, Adam Stevenson, Bill Feckley, Jamie Anthony, Rose Melton, Tony Grayer.
Florim USA receives 2017 TVA Carbon Reduction Award
Florim USA
Clarksville, TN – Florim USA was recently honored as one of a select number of businesses to receive the 2017 Tennessee Valley Authority Carbon Reduction Award.
In its first year, the award recognizes businesses that recorded the lowest carbon emission rates in 2017 as well as companies with the largest year-over-year carbon emission improvement for 2016-2017.
Florim USA CEO Marco Fregni (left) and Florim USA Environmental Manager Don Haynes (right) receive the 2017 Tennessee Valley Authority Carbon Reduction Award from Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation General Manager Chris A. Davis (center).
