Clarksville Civil War Roundtable to hold next meeting on March 20th, 2019
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, March 20th 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 7:00 pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
In Memory of Self and Comrades: Thomas Colley and the 1st Virginia Cavalry
Austin Peay State University Public Relations and Marketing honored by CASE III for its excellence
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Office of Public Relations and Marketing was recently honored for its work by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) – Southeast District III.
An Award of Excellence-winning photo of the APSU campus last winter.
Award-winning novelist/essayist David Bradley to speak at APSU Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The last time David Bradley, a PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novelist, visited Austin Peay State University (APSU), during the 2000-01 academic year, he helped initiate important conversations across campus through his class, “Civil Rights and Literature,” and his public lecture, “The Function of Lynching in Contemporary America: To Make Them Stand in Fear.”
David Bradley to speak at APSU Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Fort Defiance Civil War Park announces March 2019 Events
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are diverse and offer something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
F2 Con Gaming Convention Coming to Clarksville for Second Year
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville, CDE Lightband and Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host Clarksville’s second competitive gaming tournament, F2 Con, Thursday-Saturday, April 18th-20th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
The three-day competition offers tournament play, casual gaming, and fun for all ages with retro gaming, vendors and live streaming. All gaming will take place on CDE Lightband’s gigabit internet.
F2 Con Gaming Convention Boasts $10,000 in Prizes.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Wettest Egg Hunt event
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host its annual Wettest Egg Hunt event beginning at 11:00am on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at New Providence Pool, located at 168 Cunningham Lane.
Participants are able to search for plastic eggs floating or sunk to the bottom of the pool.
Annual Wettest Egg Hunt scheduled for April 13th at New Providence Pool.
AHDC receives $10,000 grant to offer arts experiences to military families
Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council has received a $10,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to enfold active military, veterans and their families into Clarksville’s creative community.
The Tennessee Arts Commission in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Veteran Services awarded nine Tennessee Military, Veterans & the Arts grants to organizations throughout the state. Two Montgomery County organizations, AHDC and Gateway Chamber Orchestra, were grant recipients.
As part of the Tennessee Arts Commission Arts and Military grant, Arts for Hearts offered a wood burning class that filled so quickly they have added two additional classes with a waiting list.
Clarksville mayor honors retired Austin Peay State University professor during GSA anniversary
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Forty years ago, Glenn Carter, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) sociology professor, volunteered to serve as the faculty advisor for a new organization, the Student Coalition for Gay Rights. It wasn’t an easy assignment.
That February, the club’s students were told their organization had “no place at Austin Peay State University,” which meant they would not be recognized as an official student group.
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts honors retired Austin Peay State University professor Glenn Carter for his service to APSU.
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County to dedicate two new houses in Clarksville
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at 2:00pm, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County (HFHMCTN) will hold dedication ceremonies for two new homes at 304 Reynolds Street and 1318 Cedar Street in Clarksville.
The local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International partners with low income families, volunteers and builders to provide decent, affordable housing to those who do not qualify for a conventional home loan.
Two new homes to be dedicated Sunday by Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County
City of Clarksville Ball Leagues open for registration
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Is your child interested in playing baseball or softball this spring? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer co-ed youth baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls ages 3 to 14.
Volunteer coaches will work with children to improve individual skills in throwing, catching, fielding and hitting while instilling the values of teamwork and sportsmanship in a non-competitive environment.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites Boys and Girls 3-14 to join in the fun.
