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City of Clarksville provides 85 year old Woman with New Home
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Mildred Johnson recently moved into a brand new home built at the same address where she had lived for nearly 50 years, thanks to the City of Clarksville’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.
“Programs like Housing Rehabilitation are so rewarding and beneficial to our residents like Ms. Johnson,” Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan said.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan presents Mildred Johnson with a set of keys to her new home on June 29th. Johnson’s home was originally a rehab project under the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program, but turned into a complete rebuild after extensive repairs were identified.
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APSU student advocates in D.C. to keep music education ‘vivid’ in all our schools
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Mackenzie Kelly is passionate. She’s passionate about playing the saxophone, but what really drives her at Austin Peay State University is her desire to gain a degree and help make a difference in children’s lives.
“I really want to be a voice for those who can’t advocate for themselves,” she said during a recent interview. “I believe music education is a good tool we can use to help disadvantaged students.”
Austin Peay State University’s Mackenzie Kelly was one of five Tennessee students and one of 119 students nationwide picked to attend the three-day summit and to advocate on Capitol Hill for the Guarantee Access to Arts & Music Education Act.
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APSU junior Brinna Lavelle to represent Team USA, university at international games
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – You need only a few minutes with Brinna Lavelle to know why she’s a world-class judo athlete representing Team USA and Austin Peay State University this month in Brazil.
Her attitude might be more powerful than her hip throws.
Austin Peay State Univesity junior Brinna Lavelle will represent Team USA and the university later this month at the FISU America Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Jammin’ in the Alley features Joel Brown Band July 6th
Jammin’ in the Alley
Clarksville, TN – Jammin’ in the Alley, a free concert series on Strawberry Alley in the heart of downtown Clarksville, continues this week with a free concert and family fun.
The concert will be from 7:00pm-10:00pm Friday, July 6th, 2018 with a performance by the Joel Brown Band, a popular local band described as an eclectic mix of acoustic funk.
Joel Brown Band to headline Jammin’ in the Alley this Friday.
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Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held July 5th, 2018
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, Clarksville’s 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.
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Clarksville’s Customs House Museum July 2018 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
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 July at the Museum are: Fantastical Patterns: Quintin Owens: Memory Structures, International Reflections: The Art of Women Artists Mentors, World in Wood: The Folk Art of Herbert Baggett, Interpreting the Familiar: The Art of Hattie Marshall Duncan, and Randy Rubel to Reveal Log House Mystery.
International Reflections – Beacham Shades of Moss
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Hilltop Supermarket Car and Fireworks show draws large attendance
Clarksville, TN – Hilltop Supermarket put on a spectacular Car and Fireworks show for the community Friday night, June 29th, 2018. Hundreds of people came out to see one fantastic fireworks display.
The evening began with a car show setup beside the store. The car show consisted of vehicles, both classic and newer. There was even a drag racing funny car on display.
Hilltop Supermarket held their 1st annual Car and Fireworks show Friday night.
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Call for Artists and Arts Demonstrators: Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted for 13th Annual Frolic on Franklin, September 15th
Frolic on Franklin
Clarksville, TN – Applications are now being accepted for booth space at the 13th annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts.”
The event will be held on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 8:30am to 3:30pm, in the 100-block of Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Coordinated by the Roxy Regional Theatre, the street event offers 30 vendor spaces where artists can showcase and sell fine arts and hand-crafted items, such as photography, paintings and drawings, pottery, jewelry, glass items, and more.
13th Annual Frolic on Franklin to be held September 15th, 2018.
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Clarksville-Montgomery County to host AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships July 6th-11th
Visitor Spending Expected to Total $2.5 Million
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is poised to welcome nearly 3,000 guests next week for three divisions of the Amateur Athletic Union’s Boy’s 10-and-Under National Basketball Championships.
Since 1999, Clarksville has hosted dozens of regional and national AAU basketball events.
AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships set for July 6th-11th.
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APSU Governor’s School wraps up with day of smashing fun
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Before the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Governor’s School for Computational Physics finished its three weeks of summer fun on Friday, the school’s mentors and professors had a little bit more science to show off.
After Bryan Gaither and Jeremiah Simmons boiled water in this steel drum, they sealed it and put it in an ice bath. Within 90 seconds it imploded. (Austin Peay State University)
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