Austin Peay Speakers to Deliver Solar Eclipse Presentation at Public Library
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 7th, 2017, the public library will be celebrating the much anticipated August 21st total solar eclipse by hosting two guest speakers from Austin Peay State University to deliver presentations.
Dr. J Allyn Smith will be presenting for the children’s event at 2:00pm, and Dr. Jaime Taylor will be presenting at 5:30pm for the adults.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
9th Annual Pass and Go Event Set for Saturday, August 5th
Montgomery County, TN – A record number of Clarksville-Montgomery County School System high schoolers participated in taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams with their pass results more than double the national average.
One of the key reasons for CMCSS students’ success is the great incentive of winning a brand new car.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Thursday, August 3rd
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting at 11:00am on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017.
During this meeting, the board will discuss the resolution of a discrimination allegation.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
City of Clarksville to hold Urban Wilderness meeting August 22nd
Clarksville Mayor, Parks Director to discuss project with neighbors
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Parks Director Jennifer Letourneau will meet with neighbors from around the proposed Urban Wilderness park in Midtown Clarksville to discuss the project.
The City officials will make a brief remarks and then take questions and comments about the proposal. The meeting, sponsored by neighborhood organizations, will be at 6:30pm, Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at Hilldale Methodist Church.
Parts of the proposed Clarksville Urban Wilderness adjoin the Red River.
Cooling at the Cave to be held at Dunbar Cave, Saturday July 29th, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday July 29th, 2017 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, come out to Dunbar Cave State natural Area for the annual Cooling at the Cave event. Cooling at the Cave is a Clarksville tradition that goes back over 100 years. Join the Friends of Dunbar Cave and enjoy live music and refreshments at the cool cave entrance.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at the mouth of the cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave. Many concerts wear held there as people would fellowship and beat the heat of summer.
Cooling at the Cave
109th annual Lone Oak Picnic to be held this Saturday, July 29th
Cunningham, TN – The Central Civitan Club invites everyone to come out to the 109th annual Lone Oak Picnic that will be held this Saturday, July 29th, 2017. The event will start at 10:00am and go until 3:00pm.
The Lone Oak Picnic will be held rain or shine. The weather Saturday is expect to be mostly sunny with a high around 82 °F and a slight breeze.
Come out and enjoy entertainment, meet public officials, and purchase excellent chicken and pork barbecue. The picnic grounds are located between Hwy 13 and Alonzo Place in Cunningham, TN.
109th annual Lone Oak Picnic is set for Saturday, July 29th.
Austin Peay State University’s Omicron Delta Kappa circle earns Presidential Circle of Excellence honors
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) was recently honored with the national honor society’s 2016-17 Presidential Circle of Excellence.
ODK is currently comprised of over 300 chapters, referred to as circles, nationally, and the Austin Peay circle was one of only a handful to be selected for the prestigious honor by the ODK Board of Directors.
APSU receives $79,954 in THEC funding to help veterans and service members earn degrees
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently announced that Austin Peay State University will receive $79,954 in additional funding and program support to serve veterans and service members and help them earn post-secondary degrees as a part of Governor Bill Haslam’s Drive to 55.
Austin Peay is one of 13 colleges and universities in Tennessee to receive a portion of the $760,781 in total Veteran Reconnect funds to support programs and services for student veterans at campuses across the state.
APSU Center at Fort Campbell.
Riverfest seeks vendors, entertainers, artists
Clarksville, TN – Applications are being accepted for the City of Clarksville’s 30th annual Riverfest Celebration, presented by Budweiser. The Festival will be Thursday, September 7th through Saturday, September 9th, 2017. Vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
The Festival can only accept a limited number of applicants, so submit your form as soon as possible.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival will be held Thursday, September 7th through Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at McGregor Park.
Living Word International Ministries to host Back to School Bash for Elementary Age Children
Clarksville, TN – Living Word International Ministries-Clarksville is excited to host its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29th, 2017 from 11:00am til 1:00pm. This year’s event is for elementary-aged children in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
Since its first year, Living Word’s Back to School Bash has provided free, essential school supplies and backpacks for children in the community. “We want to encourage maximum learning every school year and take away some stress off parents,” says Janelle Powell, coordinator of the event. “It’s our mission to make sure the children in our community start the year off with what they need to learn,” she adds.
