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Austin Peay State University professor Andrea Spofford connects with pandemic-distanced friends by sending original poems on antique postcards
Clarksville, TN – Andrea Spofford had 50 antique postcards, a typewriter and a plan.
A poet, essayist and Austin Peay State University (APSU) associate professor of English, Dr. Spofford created her plan in mid-March, around the time most states shut down in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Spofford typed original poems on 50 antique postcards and mailed them to friends. (APSU)
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Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization hold ribbon cutting event to open New Office Space
Montgomery County, TN – On Monday, July 6th, 2020, the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (VSO) celebrated the opening of their new office space with a ribbon-cutting at Veterans Plaza.
“When I began this job, Mayor Durrett gave me two directives. One was for the VSO to have greater visibility in the community and the other was to reduce the amount of time it took to serve our veterans,” said stated Montgomery County VSO Director Andrew Kester.
Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held Monday to celebrate the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization opening New Office Space.
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Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement changes Hours starting July 10th
Clarksville, TN – Starting Friday, July 10th, 2020, Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement will be open Friday-Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm– 4:00pm.
Tours are self-guided and self-paced. Visitors receive a map at the Visitor Center.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement
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APSU Board of Trustees appoints Dannelle Whiteside as interim president, sets zero tuition increase
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dannelle Whiteside as interim president, effective August 10th, in a called meeting today.
Austin Peay State University interim president Dannelle Whiteside. (APSU)
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Austin Peay State University sent hops to near space, now it’s in the Stratobeer at Strawberry Alley Ale Works
Clarksville, TN – On a sunny but chilly January afternoon, Austin Peay State University (APSU) physics students sent a high-altitude balloon 93,000 feet into the stratosphere.
The balloon carried an important student experiment, but the payload also included two special guests: two containers that contained Cascade hops.
Strawberry Alley Ale Works’ brew Stratobeer is made from hops Austin Peay State University launched into the near space. (APSU)
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Nashville State announces Fall 2020 Class Options
Nashville, TN – Dear Nashville State Community,
Nashville State’s priority remains the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Therefore, we are adjusting our Fall 2020 course schedule to reduce the time required on campus while still maintaining quality in academic programs and student learning outcomes.
With that in mind, we have developed five different ways you can take classes this fall:
Nashville State Community College – Clarksville Campus
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Customs House Museum Returns to Sunday Hours
Customs House Museum Reopens Huff & Puff Express Model Trains
Clarksville, TN – All aboard! The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is expanding its reopening plan and will now be open on Sundays beginning July 12th, 2020 from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
COVID-19 Coronavirus safety guidelines are still in place including recommending guests wear face masks, reserve their time tickets before visiting and utilize hand sanitizer stations around the Museum. While walk-ins are welcome, there are a limited number of tickets available per day.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s Huff & Puff Express Model Trains.
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Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce July 2020 Events
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of July.
Founded in 1905, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 115th year in Montgomery County.
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Austin Peay State University alumni, former professor Dawn Larsen helps to launch new podcast, ‘Ozarks Haints N Hooch’
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alum and former communication professor Dawn Larsen has joined a new podcast about Ozark lore and history. The podcast premieres Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 on Podbean.
Clockwise from top left are Deidre Larsen McCormick, Dawn Larsen, Pam Atha and Dina Larsen Gillman. (APSU)
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APSU history graduate lands prestigious scholarship at Polish university
Clarksville, TN – A Gov is going to Poland’s prestigious Jagiellonian University in Krakow at the end of September. Nicholas Herrud, a recent Austin Peay State University (APSU) history graduate and Spring Hill, Tennessee, native, will begin his Master of Arts focusing on Polish studies.
Austin Peay State University graduate Nicholas Herrud. (APSU)
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