Northwest High School Celebrates Semicentennial Anniversary
Clarksville, TN – This year marks the 50th year of Northwest High School (NWHS) in Clarksville, Tennessee. Built in 1970 with its first graduating class in 1971, the school hosted tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students with a capacity of 1,200 students. The first principal was Peter Kyriakos.
A 1980’s aerial view of Northwest High School (NWHS), in which a gym and classrooms as well as the “400” or “vo-tech” building had been added from the original structure. In 2014, a $17 million renovation was completed which added an auxiliary gym, a theatre, administrative wing, kitchen and indoor corridor to connect the 400 Building. (CMCSS Operations)
Austin Peay State University GeoClub earns five first-place awards at GeoConclave
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GeoClub won several first-place awards at the 2019 GeoConclave over the weekend at Harrison Bay State Park.
Marie Whittaker won first place in rock identification. (APSU)
Planters Bank Presents… “Moana” at Roxy Regional Theatre, Sunday
Clarksville, TN – The ocean is calling! Planters Bank Presents… Disney’s animated musical adventure “Moana” on the Roxy Regional Theatre’s big screen this Sunday, October 6th at 2:00pm.
Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana convinces the mighty demigod Maui to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.
“Moana” showing this Sunday, October 6th, at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 4th, 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
Clarksville Parks & Recreation offers Halloween fun
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of spooky and fun events this fall. Family-friendly events are affordably priced and will take place at several Parks and Recreation venues:
Ghost Tours with Clarksville BCycle — 6:00pm-8:00pm Friday, October 11th: Don’t miss this haunted guided tour through the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus stopping at historical points of interest with dark pasts. The fee is $20.00 per person. APSU students can use their BCycle promo code to receive $5.00 off! See Clarksville.BCycle.com for information.
Fright on Franklin to be held Saturday, October 26th in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum September 2019 Exhibits, Activities
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: Organic Abstract: The Art of Jennifer Bowman, The Magical Stories of Cathy Horner, Scouts, Junior Explorers: Fossil Facts & Fun! and Little Explorers: Dino Delight..
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Roxy Regional Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins”, October 4th – 19th
Clarksville, TN – Our nation’s most notorious assassins are gathering this fall on the stage of Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, to violently pursue a twisted American Dream.
Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, October 4th, at 8:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 7:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, October 4th – October 19th.
APSU’s PELP students bring in local leaders for Poli-Talk
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) sophomore Phoenix Tarpy began her college career believing Clarksville-Montgomery County’s elected leaders were inaccessible. Why, she thought, would they be interested in talking with college students?
Poli-Talk – a panel discussion on local politics hosted by APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP)
Austin Peay State University alumni create Christopher C. Wyatt, Jonathan W. Wyatt Endowment to benefit APSU students
Clarksville, TN – William (Bill) H. Wyatt (’70) and Victoria (Vicki) Brinkley Wyatt (’70) recently made a contribution to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation to establish the Christopher C. Wyatt and Jonathan W. Wyatt Endowment to benefit APSU students.
Bill and Vicki graduated from APSU in 1970. Their sons, Christopher and Jonathan, were both alumni of the University as well. The family has long supported Austin Peay State University.
Jonathan and Christopher Wyatt
Clarksville Parks and Recreation excepting registrations for Youth Basketball League
Clarksville, TN – Is your child interested in playing basketball this winter? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer a co-ed youth basketball league for boys and girls ages 7 to 15.
Volunteer coaches will work with children to improve individual skills in dribbling, passing and shooting while instilling values in teamwork and sportsmanship. Parents of players are also expected to help create a positive environment at games by exhibiting good sportsmanship.
Players will be placed on teams through a skills assessment process conducted by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. There will be no draft of players by coaches this year.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites boys, girls ages 7-15 to join the Youth Basketball League.
