Ribbon cutting for Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Renovation set for Tuesday, December 11th
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – Phase 1 of a major renovation of portions of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library have been completed. Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett will preside at a ribbon-cutting to officially open the renovation for use at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018.
The public is invited to this ribbon cutting and to tour the renovated areas and also to see a demonstration of the new book check-in and sorting machine.
Planters Bank Presents “A Christmas Carol” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, December 9th
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – This Sunday evening, join the Roxy Regional Theatre for a high-flying, heartwarming adventure for the whole family!
Planters Bank Presents… Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” on our big screen this Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at 6:00pm. (Please note the later start time, due to the previously scheduled concert by Red River Breeze.)
Jim Carrey stars as Ebenezer Scrooge — and also plays the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future — in this adaptation of Dickens’ classic holiday tale about the value of generosity and the true meaning of Christmas.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum November 2018 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in September at the Museum are: Camille Engel: Her Home Tennessee, Alan LeQuire: From Clay to Bronze, Holiday from the Collection, Second Saturday Free Admission Day and Christmas Town.
Navy Master Chief Mamudu Cole to speak at APSU Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony December 12th
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Force Master Chief Mamudu K. Cole, the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Navy Education and Training Command and Austin Peay State University alumnus, will be the guest speaker at Austin Peay’s Winter 2018 Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony next week.
The ceremony, set for 5:30pm on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 in the Morgan University Center Ballroom, honors Austin Peay’s graduating students who are veterans, reservists or active-duty military personnel.
A Candlelight Christmas Returns to Historic Collinsville
Historic Collinsville
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville will host Candlelight Christmas tours December 14th-15th, 2018 for the first time in 15 years.
During the two evenings from 4:00pm-8:00pm, docents will take guests on guided tours of the pioneer settlement. Each home and structure will be donned with holiday décor appropriate for the 1830s – 1870s era. Guests will also enjoy music and a fireside Christmas story.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees revise policies, conduct other business during winter meeting
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees hosted its winter meetings on November 29th and 30th, 2018 on the APSU campus.
The Board’s Academic Policies and Programs/Student Life Committee, Business and Finance Committee, Audit Committee and Executive Committee all met on Thursday, with the full board convening on Friday morning.
5th Annual Northeast High School Band Craft Fair set for December 8th
Northeast High School Band
Clarksville, TN – Come out this Saturday, December 8th, 2018 for the 5th Annual Northeast High School Band Craft Fair.
It will be held at the high school gymnasium. Doors will open at 9:00am and will go on until 3:00pm.
The NEHS Band has lots of vendors and crafter very anxious to show you all of their great products. Come on out and get your Christmas shopping finished with very unique and handmade items.
APSU’s Dr. Doris Davenport to deliver APSU commencement address on December 14th
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Doris Davenport, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of nursing and recipient of the 2018 National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award, will deliver the keynote address during the University’s winter commencement on Friday, December 14th, 2018.
Austin Peay, Montgomery Central High School Spanish Students team up to teach classes to Senior Citizens
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, several residents of Fieldstone Place Assisted Living decided they wanted to learn a new language. This group of senior citizens approached Chesney Lancaster, Lifestyle 360 director at Fieldstone, and asked how they could go about taking classes. Lancaster immediately turned to one of the community’s best educational resources – Austin Peay State University (APSU).
Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers full slate of holiday fun
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is offering a wide variety of festive and fun events this winter.
These family-friendly events are affordably priced and will take place at several Clarksville Parks and Recreation venues.