Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 4th – 7th, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events include: Fire & Fireworks Safety, Water Wellness and Backyard Farming.
Dunbar Cave State Park
Riley C. Darnell Legislative Intern Scholarship Endowment will benefit APSU students
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a gift from Steve R. Darnell (’88), Jacqueline Darnell Cox (’87), Stephanie Darnell Hoban (’87) and their families to create the Riley C. Darnell Legislative Intern Scholarship Endowment.
Riley C. Darnell
Barks & Brews to be held August 24th at Gladiator Brewery Co.
Clarksville, TN – On August 24th, 2019, The Elite at Q Realty will be hosting Barks & Brews at Gladiator Brewery Co. to raise money for The Angel Fund charity.
Barks & Brews is a fun and unique event that allows owners and their dogs to enjoy fun and special moments together.
State of Tennessee awards APSU $100,000 grant to host Veterans’ Reconnect Conference
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to host a two-day Veterans’ Reconnect Conference on the University’s campus.
The conference, “Bridging the Gaps: Tennessee Institutions Leading the Change for Military/Veteran Transition,” will take place October 14th-15th, 2019 at the APSU Morgan University Center.
Austin Peay State University to host Veterans’ Reconnect Conference, October 14th-15th. (APSU)
Clarksville’s annual reading of The Declaration of Independence to be held July 4th
Clarksville, TN – On July 4th, 2019 at 9:00am, the annual reading of The Declaration of Independence will take place on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse located on North Second Street in Clarksville. The Clarksville-Montgomery County community is invited to attend this event in Downtown Clarksville.
“The Fourth of July is more than barbecues, fireworks and family gatherings,” said David Brockman, event organizer. “This isn’t a protest or political rally. The goal of this event is to remind us all that the holiday has a deeper symbolic meaning.”
Annual reading of The Declaration of Independence to be held on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse, July 4th.
Austin Peay State University history professor accepts Gandhi leadership award in London
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Somaditya Banerjee, history professor at Austin Peay State University (APSU) went to London, England, in May to accept the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award.
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India presented Banerjee the award May 20th, 2019 at the House of Commons during the NRI World Congress.
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India presented Dr. Somaditya Banerjee, with Austin Peay State University, the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award. (APSU)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens in Clarksville, Friday
Clarksville, TN – Paul and Armi Rhodes of Live Better Clarksville are proud to announce the Grand Opening of Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 1825 Madison Street, this Friday, June 28th, 2019 from 7:00am to 9:00pm.
The first 200 people in line will draw numbers to receive various ‘mystery prizes’. 50 winners will win free smoothies for a year, and one lucky grand prize winner will receive a custom-made “Troptastic” Corn Hole game set.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be offering $2.99 smoothies all day Friday, (June 28th) and $1.99 smoothies with food purchase on Saturday, (June 29th).
Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 1825 Madison Street opens this Friday.
Discovery of unexpected heritage turns APSU graduate into budding Holocaust scholar
Clarksville, TN – In 2017, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) student Shawn Harding discovered his family had fled Eastern Europe following a violent persecution of that region’s Jewish residents.
In 1905, a nice Catholic family from the Ukraine/Poland border immigrated to the U.S. with very few belongings and one big secret – they weren’t Catholic. More than 110 years later, the family’s great-grandchildren finally learned the truth.
Austin Peay graduate Shawn Harding. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show “Aquaman” this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, June 29th, 2019, Movies in the Park will feature “Aquaman” at Heritage Park. In it’s 14th season, Movies in the Parks is the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm and include walking on water with Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM and experiencing breathing underwater with Waterdogs Scuba and Safety.
“Aquaman” playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Youth Baseball, Softball clinics at Heritage Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be holding youth baseball and softball clinics for kids ages 3-14 at Heritage Park.
Baseball and softball clinics meet weekly from 6:00pm to 8:00pm July 22nd to August 12th at Heritage Park Baseball Complex, 1241 Peachers Mill Road.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Baseball and Softball clinics registration deadline for four-week sessions is July 15th.
