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Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place December 1st, 2016
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.
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APSU releases official fall 2016 enrollment figures
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s total fall 2016 enrollment is up from last year, and its 10,344 students represent the highest total since 2013, according to its recently released official enrollment figures.
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Montgomery County seeks Nominations for Volunteers Stars Awards
Montgomery County, TN – Nominations for the Ninth Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Montgomery County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service.
One youth and one adult will be selected in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious award.
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Austin Peay State University Students research Tennessee Artifacts used in daily life for History Class
Clarksville, TN – A distraught Queen Victoria asked members of her royal court to stop wearing lavish jewelry in the early 1860s. Her husband, Prince Albert, had just died, and the sight of such opulence offended the mourning queen.
In the months that followed, England’s aristocracy began dressing in black, and to stay in the monarch’s good graces, they adorned themselves in the less flashy marcasite jewelry. In that moment, a fashion trend was born.

APSU students examine artifacts during a Tennessee History class on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Austin Peay State University. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
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Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan proclaims November 26th Small Business Saturday
Consumers urged to shop, dine at local small businesses during holidays
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has proclaimed Saturday, November 26th as Small Business Saturday in the City of Clarksville.
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the City of Clarksville, the state and country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
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“It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown at Roxy Regional Theatre Sunday as part of Planters Bank Presents
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie will be “It’s a Wonderful Life”. This movie will be shown at the Roxy Regional Theatre at this Sunday, November 27th, 2016 2:00pm.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is about George Bailey wishing he had never been born and an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.

“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “It’s a Wonderful Life” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
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APSU’s Kevin Harris investigates how to create expert teams
Clarksville, TN – On a warm, May afternoon in 2012, Australian tennis star Samuel Groth stunned spectators at the Busan Open when he delivered a 163 mph serve—the fastest serve in the history of that sport.
A grainy YouTube video from that day shows Groth’s opponent, Belarusian Uladzimir Ignatik, flailing in his unsuccessful attempt to connect with the ball.
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APSU Department of Music’s Seventh Annual Holiday Dinner is December 2nd and 3rd
Clarksville, TN – A popular holiday tradition returns to the campus of Austin Peay State University on the evenings of December 2nd and 3rd as the University’s choral program hosts the Austin Peay Department of Music’s Seventh Annual Holiday Dinner.
Tickets for the dinner are $70.00.
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Downtown Clarksville Businesses to hold Holiday Open House
Clarksville, TN – The Annual Downtown Open House and Small Business Saturday event is scheduled for Saturday, November 26th during regular business hours.
The retail businesses are gearing up for the holiday season and hope you will be among those who have pledged to “Shop Local” this year.
Most businesses will be participating with special events, refreshments and door prizes.
Shoppers will be able to take advantage of this special day to enjoy the unhurried pace of shopping and find some of Clarksville’s most unique, independently owned shops.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers Inner Tube Water Polo at Indoor Aquatic Center
Clarksville, TN – Whether you’ve played water polo before or not, Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s inner tube water polo league is sure to be a good time.
Adults, ages 18+, are invited to grab an inner tube for a 6-on-6 match of water polo in the New Providence Pool, located at 168 Cunningham Lane.
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