Planters Bank Presents… “Judy” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Friday
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, October 16th, 2020, at 7:00pm, get to know the legend behind the rainbow when Planters Bank Presents… Renee Zellweger’s unforgettable portrait of showbiz legend Judy Garland in JUDY at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Thirty years after starring in The Wizard of Oz, beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
Austin Peay State University statistics instructor builds real-world models to help students grasp math concepts
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University statistics instructor Sam Ligo for years has used his woodworking skills and engineering know-how to build mathematical models – real-world 3D representations of the math – to help his students learn.
And over the summer, he built his latest learning tool – a Galton Board.

Austin Peay State University’s Sam Ligo sits with some of the models he has created for his students. (APSU)
2020 Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade set for November 7th
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 7th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in Downtown Clarksville.
The keynote speaker is US Army retired Major General Walt Lord, who now serves as Vice President, Government Division, at FileBank Inc.
Central Civitan BBQ Chicken Dinners event set for Saturday, October 24th
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan is holding their annual BBQ Chicken Dinner event on Saturday, October 24th, 2020. The Adult Plate is just $8.00. Please purchase tickets ahead of time. You can purchase from any club member or contact Susie Yonkers at susie.yonkers@gmail.com
This is take out only. Each dinner includes a 1/2 chicken, with baked beans, slaw, and a beverage. Pick up will be at the Central Civitan building located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
APSU’s Sigma Chi chapter wins National Award
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Eta Xi chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity was recently recognized as one of the top chapters in the United States and Canada.

The Eta Xi chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Austin Peay State University wins National Award. (APSU)
APSU School of Nursing forms partnership with Fisk University
Clarksville, TN – Last year, when Fisk University decided to provide a nursing pathway for its students, the Nashville-based school reached out to one of the top programs in the region – the Austin Peay State University (APSU) School of Nursing. Officials at Fisk liked that APSU’s program consistently had a near 100% passing rate for the national licensure test, and Austin Peay State University officials were eager to take advantage of the diversity that Fisk – a historically Black university – offered.

Austin Peay State University School of Nursing interim director Dr. Eve Rice (Left) with APSU nursing students and faculty. (APSU)
Clarksville Gas and Water Department to observe Public Natural Gas Week
Citizens invited to drive-through event, Free Giveaways and Food
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Gas and Water Department (CGW) will observe the national Public Natural Gas Week from October 4th-10th, 2020.
This annual nationwide event is intended to build public awareness about the value of having a community-owned natural gas utility.
This Week at Austin Peay: Virtual “Remembering Homecoming” celebration this week
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Honors Program will host a timely virtual panel discussion this week that examines how people can think more critically and carefully to be informed voters in the current political climate.
Austin Peay State University chemistry professor Leslie Hiatt turns glass door into Light Board for Online Teaching
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) chemistry professor Dr. Leslie Hiatt spent some of the summer transforming a scrapped glass door into a learning tool for students forced to take online classes during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

Austin Peay State University chemistry professor Dr. Leslie Hiatt built a light board to help with online lectures. (APSU)
Loaves and Fishes to hold annual Louisiana Saturday Night, October 17th
Clarksville, TN – The scent of Tony Chachere’s Cajun Seasoning will be wafting down Foster Street in Clarksville, TN on Saturday, October. 17th, 2020.
Loaves and Fishes will turn into a Cajun Kitchen complete with bubbling pots of roux and a trinity of vegetables that will lay the foundation for this tasty fundraiser.
The organization will host its annual Louisiana Saturday Night from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.