Altra Federal Credit Union will hold 2nd Annual Give Back Day October 14th
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, October 14th, 2019, Altra Federal Credit Union will hold its second annual Altra Gives Back Day. All Altra offices and member contact center will be closed as employees participate in a variety of community volunteer activities.
“Altra strives to make the communities we serve better places to live and one way we achieve that is through employee volunteerism,” said Altra President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Koenen. “Altra Gives Back Day is a way we can join together as a team and make a difference.”
This Week at APSU: Govs Football hopes to follow up on its rout of Jacksonville State
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) football team hopes to protect the Fort again following their September 28th rout of conference rival (and then No. 11-ranked) Jacksonville State and the subsequent bye week. The Govs host Southeast Missouri at 2:00pm Saturday, October 12th.
Historic Collinsville Events for October
Clarksville, TN – Fall is the season for festivals and enjoying the last of the outdoors before winter makes its appearance. At Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement, you’ll find events all throughout October to celebrate the season.
U.S. Consumers Rate LG Washing Machines #1 in Customer Satisfaction
Clarksville, TN – LG Electronics, which assembles its award-winning washing machines at its new million-square-foot home appliance factory in Montgomery County, again leads the home appliance industry, earning the #1 rating in overall customer satisfaction across its home appliance portfolio that includes laundry and kitchen appliances, according to the just-released 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index® (ACSI) ratings.[i]

LG Employees working at the new smart washing machine factory based in Clarksville, TN, equipped with state-of-the-art automation, robotics, and engineered systems integration, employs 700 skilled employees who assemble top- and front-load washing machines. (LG Electronics)
2020 Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Tickets Now on Sale
Clarksville, TN – On October 10th-12th, 2019 delegates from around the state will adorn Clarksville for the 2020 Miss Tennessee USA® and Miss Tennessee Teen USA® Pageants at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Music and Mass Communications Building. Organized and produced by Greenwood Productions, the upcoming pageant marks Clarksville’s 20th year to host the event.

Savana Hodge is crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2019 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennesse in October 2018.
APSU, CMCSS receive a $30,000 grant from The Japan Foundation
Clarksville, TN – Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Consul-General of Japan, presented President Alisa White of Austin Peay State University (APSU) and Director Millard L. House II of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) with a $30,000 grant to support the institutions’ innovative Japanese language partnership during a gathering at President White’s home this week.

Austin Peay State University President (L) Alisa White and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Director (R) Millard L. House II is presented a $30,000 check from (Middle) Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Consul-General of Japan.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park offers chance to Explore History
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite historic site, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of upcoming family-friendly events.
Festivities are diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places.
New! History Alive — 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday, October 5th: Enjoy an evening of history, music, and 19th-century fare at this fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Fort Defiance.
Austin Peay State University sends first-ever ROTC cadet to Jungle Warfare School
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) cadet Jakob Bertoni had one week to relearn everything he was taught in ROTC before being dropped into the Hawaiian jungle.

Jakob Bertoni is the first Austin Peay State University cadet to attend Jungle Warfare School. (APSU)
APSU Hosting AP Day Saturday, October 5th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, High school students will get a glimpse of college life at Austin Peay State University (APSU) and what it means to “Be A Gov” during AP Day.
Montgomery County Archives Department to hold Open Houses in October
Montgomery County, TN – In recognition of Archives Month this October, Montgomery County Archives Department has open house dates to tour and learn more about their unique services.
Three open house tours of the stacks and a behind the scenes look at what goes into caring for the history of Clarksville and Montgomery County will be available on Friday, October 11th, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday, October 19th, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Tuesday, October 29th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.