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APSU School of Nursing and county health department receive grant for breast health
Clarksville, TN – Five years ago, Dr. Patty Orr, Austin Peay State University professor of nursing, and Joey Smith, director of the Montgomery County Health Department, made an unsettling discovery.
After looking into incidents of breast cancer in this area, they discovered that the mortality rate was disproportionately higher among women from traditionally under served populations.
Dr. Nancy Orr with the Susan G. Komen Foundation presents a check to Montgomery County Health Department Director Joey Smith for beast health. (APSU)
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Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 4th, 2017
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
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Dr. Kristine Nakutis named as executive director of the Austin Peay State University Center at Fort Campbell
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Kristine V. Nakutis has been hired as the executive director of the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell, effective May 15th, 2017.
A retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, Nakutis comes to Austin Peay from Jackson State Community College, where she has served as veterans affairs coordinator since 2015.
APSU’s Kristine V. Nakutis
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Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Food for Fines, May 1st – 14th
Patrons with fines on their accounts can exchange one food donation for $1.00 in eligible fines
Clarksville, TN – From May 1st through May 14th, 2017 the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be accepting food donations in exchange for $1.00 of eligible fines for each item.
This year’s Food for Fines benefits Manna Café, a non-profit organization that feeds the hungry.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is bring back its Food for Fines to be held May 1st-14th, 2017.
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Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce May Events
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce several May events, providing opportunities for networking, education and recognition.
2015-16 Chamber Chairman Tommy Bates and 2016-17 Chairman Sidney Johnson pass the ceremonial gavel during the exchange of leadership at the Chamber’s 2016 Annual Dinner & Gala.
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Clarksville’s Customs House Museum May 2017 Exhibits and 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 May at the Museum are: The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper, A Fine Note, Peggy Kretchmar Leland: Abstracted Surroundings, The Big Payback and Art & Lunch: Patrick Vincent.
Peggy Kretchmar Leland – Past and Present
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APSU ROTC Cadet Zachary Lepley named 2017 Command Sgt. Maj. Darol Walker Award winner
Clarksville, TN – ROTC Cadet Zachary C. Lepley was presented the 2017 Command Sgt. Maj. Darol Walker Award during a breakfast ceremony held April 27th at Austin Peay State University.
Lepley is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in political science with a minor in military science from APSU.
Cadet Zachary C. Lepley is honored with the 2017 CSM Darol Walker Award on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Austin Peay State University. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
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TBR vice chair Emily Reynolds to speak at APSU commencement on May 5th
Clarksville, TN – Vice chair of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Emily Reynolds will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 88th Spring Commencement on May 5th in the University’s Dunn Center.
Reynolds has had an extensive career in public service and politics, having served under two U.S. senators from Tennessee—Senator Howard Baker and Senator Bill Frist. Both men also served as majority leader of the U.S. Senate.
Emily Reynolds, TBR vice chair, to deliver Keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 88th Spring Commencement on May 5th.
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At Home Opens Newest Decor Superstore in Clarksville
Specialty retailer brings on-trend furniture and accessories for any style or budget
Plano, TX – At Home Group Inc. (NYSE: HOME) will open its new Clarksville location on May 10th, at 2780 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
The home décor superstore will be more than 100,000 square-feet and is Tennessee’s 7th location, offering more than 50,000 home items from furniture, rugs, art and housewares to tabletop, patio and seasonal items.
At Home to open new location in Clarksville on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
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Clarksville’s Valleybrook Park to get new Playgrounds
Clarksville, TN – Valleybrook Park, a neighborhood green space on Crossland Avenue near downtown, will be getting a $447,000 facelift thanks to a federal grant secured by the City of Clarksville.
Improvements include two new playgrounds, a new restrooms, a new pavilion, conversion of the current restrooms to an additional pavilion, and repaving of the parking lot.
Grant also will Fund New Restrooms, Pavilions at Valleybrook Park.
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