Austin Peay State University Foy Fitness and Recreation Center swimming pool now open
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Pool season is officially here, which means summer is even closer. The pool at the APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center opened Monday, April 8th, 2019 to students, members and the Clarksville community.
APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center swimming pool
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable to hold next meeting on April 17th, 2019
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable announces its April 2019 program and speaker. The meeting is always open to interested members of the public.
The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, April 17th 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.
“Paducah In The Civil War” is the topic for the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable meeting.
Austin Peay State University student newspaper earns two national awards for “Rebuild, Reflect”
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The All State student newspaper at Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently earned two national Apple Awards at the Spring National College Media Convention hosted in New York City in March.
Both awards honored a special edition called “Rebuild, Reflect” commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the tornado that hit APSU and Downtown Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University Ranger Challenge cadets finish first among ROTC teams in Sandhurst relay
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
And by Monday night, the team already claimed a top spot at the starting line.
Austin Peay State University cadet Thomas Porter runs during the relay at West Point, New York. (APSU)
Hilltop Supermarket will hold 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 20th, 2019, Hilltop Supermarket will hold their 24nd Annual Easter Egg hunt. Festivities will begin at 11:00am with the egg hunt starting at 2:00pm sharp.
There will be games, cup cake decorating, inflatables, face painting, bounce houses, food, fun and prizes for children of all ages. Best of all, Everything is free.
Hilltop Supermarket annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Last Chance to View Sculptures of Mike Andrews at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Crouch Gallery is home to the serene, organic sculptures of local artist and teacher Mike Andrews.
On view through May 5th, the show, titled A New Vision, includes over forty pieces made of wood, limestone, or alabaster.
Mike Andrews Sculptures on display at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.
APSU ROTC team ‘strong,’ ‘motivated’ for Sandhurst competition
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
“They’re pretty motivated, and they think they’re going to do really well, and I do too,” Keith Colman, the team’s coach, said. “They’re real strong. They’ve been training hard for three months now.”
The Austin Peay State University ROTC Ranger Challenge team practices on a Zodiac boat at Liberty Park in Clarksville a week before the Sandhurst competition April 12th-13th at West Point, New York. (Benny Little, APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Woodward Library celebrate National Library Week April 7-13
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This week, Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise.
Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library celebrates National Library Week. (APSU)
City of Clarksville rolls out a fresh new Website
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville launched a fresh, easy-to-navigate and more powerful website Monday morning that will enhance the City’s ability to engage and serve its citizens.
“The new website is visually clean and crisp, and makes striking use of colorful, attractive views of the City,” Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said. “More importantly, it gives us a giant leap forward in technology that will allow citizens to interact with City Government in new and more efficient ways.”
City of Clarksville new website will enable a more interactive experience.
APSU students win Bbest Solo Hack, place second overall at Regional Hackathon
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) senior Susan Kersten recently won “Best Solo Hack” at the CatHacks hackathon at the University of Kentucky, and her teammates won second place overall at the competition for hack that helps teach people sign language.
The wins add to the hackathon success Austin Peay students have had this year.
From the left, Austin Peay State University students Aidan Murphy, Susan Kersten and Nathan Nickelson work on their hacks.
