Mic Check Monday to feature Angelia Williams July 15th
Clarksville, TN – On July 15th, 2019, the Mic Check Monday concert series will feature Soul, R&B, county/rock, and dance sessions at the Downtown Commons.
Opening the event at 6:00pm is Corey Michael Bryant, a country/rock/blues musician. Corey plays at the River Club on Friday evenings.
The next Mic Check Monday concert is July 15th
APSU Foundation elects new officers at spring 2019 dinner
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation elected three new officers to serve on its board during the spring dinner the foundation hosted for its members at the University’s Morgan University Center . Chairman Tommy Bates, Vice Chair Barry Kulback (’79) and Secretary Casey Jenkins were selected to lead the organization.
APSU Foundation elected officers (L to R) Tommy Bates, Barry Kulback and Casey Jenkins during Spring Dinner.
Southside Summer Nights concert to feature Queen City Committee, July 26th
Southside Summer Nights July Concert Tickets Available for Buy-One-Get-One
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, July 26th, 2019, the Southside Summer Nights concert will feature Queen City Committee. Buy-One-Get-One advance purchase tickets are now available for the event.
Purchase online tickets to the Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement event at EventBrite.com to receive special Buy-One-Get-One-Free pricing.
Queen City Committee to play at Southside Summer Nights concert at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement, July 26th.
APSU business student heading to national FBLA competition
Clarksville, TN – Surrounded by 100 state and international winners, Austin Peay State University (APSU) student Jacob Knight, waits to begin his test.
They have 60 minutes to answer 100 questions ranging from computer hardware to operating systems.
Austin Peay State University Student Jacob Knight
Manna Café Ministries, Hands & Feet 4 Christ to hold Back-to-School Giveaway
Clarksville, TN – Hands & Feet 4 Christ and Manna Café Ministries are hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway at the Manna Village (605 Providence Boulevard) on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
This Back-to-School Giveaway will have clothing available for children and parents in need, as well as free food and haircuts!
Back-to-School Giveaway to be held by Manna Café Ministries and Hands & Feet 4 Christ on August 3rd.
Billy Atkins Family and Legends Bank partner to create scholarship for APSU students
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a generous gift from Billy Atkins and Legends Bank to create the Billy Atkins Family Endowed Scholarship. Atkins will provide additional funding to allow the scholarship to be awarded during the 2019-20 academic year.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Billy Atkins and APSU Vice President Ronald Bailey sign paperwork to create the new scholarship. (APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held July 11th, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
APSU pilots eBooks program to reduce cost of college textbooks
Clarksville, TN – Here’s a fun question to ask your college professor friends: “How would you feel if all your students showed up on the first day of class with their books?” Paul Nicodemus, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of psychological science and counseling, has an answer.
The Austin Peay State University First Day eBooks program ensures that students will have the right text for their class. (APSU)
APSU raises over $10 million to achieve new second-highest giving year in University history
Clarksville, TN – A fundraising total of $10.39 million in gifts and pledges has been reached by Austin Peay State University (APSU) for the 2019 fiscal year.
This number illustrates a 40 percent increase in the average annual fundraising amount over the last five years. The total surpasses the $9.86 million raised in 2018, making this the second-highest giving year in University history.
Austin Peay State University’s GovsGive campaign surpassed its goal for the third consecutive year, collecting $225,000. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation maintenance crew gets facility upgrade
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department people who maintain the grounds and facilities are getting a major facilities upgrade of their own.
For years, Grounds & Facilities Maintenance worked out of an old building at 1210 Franklin Street that had served as the City Garage. It had no air conditioning, limited office space, a small break room and inadequate restrooms.
Crew Chief Charles Simon, maintenance specialists James Barrineau and Brandon West, and Rodney Ammons, Clarksville Parks and Recreation Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Manager, are happy to have a new break room as part of their workplace at 1210 Franklin Street. Their project provided improved office space and work areas.
