Austin Peay History Students present new research at Fort Defiance event
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Austin Peay State University History Club recently had the opportunity to present new research related to Fort Defiance at the historical site’s newest event, titled “Fresh Research, New Discoveries.”
A partnership between APSU’s History Club, Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and Fort Defiance, and funded through a Student Academic Success Initiative grant from APSU faculty senate, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” saw Austin Peay students John Schuler and Jenny Brown explore the histories of African American men and women during the Civil War.
APSU History Club presented new research about Fort Defiance at “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” event. (Austin Peay State University)
Austin Peay Office of Public Relations and Marketing wins 13 awards at 2017 TCPRA Spring Conference
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won 13 awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) spring conference and awards contest held May 24th-26th in Gatlinburg Tennessee.
Clarksville’s Amazing Race to be held July 8th, 2017
Clarkville’s Amazing Race to Benefit the LEAP Organization
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Association of Realtors® will host Clarksville’s Amazing Race, benefitting the LEAP Organization, on July 8th, 2017.
Clarksville’s Amazing Race involves teams of two racing against other teams in a citywide scavenger hunt as they perform tasks, solve puzzles, answer trivia questions and complete surprise challenges.
Austin Peay State University to become a Coca-Cola campus this July
Clarksville, TN – For the last 15 years, the Pepsi Bottling Group has had an exclusive contract with Austin Peay State University, but that will change this summer.
The University recently formed a new, exclusive agreement with the Coca-Cola Company, which will take effect on July 1st, 2017.
Clarksville Montgomery County School System names Marcus Heaston as new Kenwood High School principal
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces that Marcus D. Heaston has been named principal of Kenwood High School for the upcoming school year. He replaces Hal Bedell, who retires this month.
Mr. Heaston has served as High School Level Director for the last two years.
Marcus D. Heaston
APSU Department of Agriculture receives $250,000 in farm equipment from Kubota, Coleman Tractor Company
Clarksville, TN – With 440 acres of land at the Farm and Environmental Education Center, Austin Peay State University Department Agriculture faculty and students already have the land they need to gain experience in hay and forage production.
But to continue their mission of educating students on current industry practices, department faculty said they recognized the need for an upgrade in its tools of the trade.
Coleman Tractor Company and Kubota Tractor Corporation donate farm equipment to APSU Department of Agriculture. (Austin Peay)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held June 1st, 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
Domino’s Pizza to benefit Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department during Grand Opening, June 1st
Cunningham, TN – On Thursday, June 1st, 2017, Domino’s Pizza on Highway 48 will be having their grand opening. They are offering medium 1-topping carry out pizzas for $3.99 all day.
Domino’s Pizza on Highway 48 in Clarksville.
National Sports Services confirms interest in Clarksville
National firm says Exit 8 site ‘Ideal for Sports Complex’
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan’s plan to add a family Athletic Complex to Clarksville’s sports scene got a boost this week from National Sports Services, a company involved in minor league sports teams and sports facility development.
“I want to confirm our company’s interest in bringing a baseball franchise to Clarksville,” Matt Perry, National Sports Services president, wrote in a recent letter to Mayor McMillan.
All Pro Freight Stadium, in Avon, Ohio, a 5,000 seat multi-purpose baseball stadium which opened in June of 2009, is the home of the Lake Erie Crushers, a member of the Frontier League. National Sports Services represented the Crushers during lease negotiations, stadium development, and tenant/landlord relations.
‘Notable Clarksvillians’ Section Added to Visit Clarksville, Chamber of Commerce Websites
Clarksville, TN – Whether you’ve lived in the Clarksville area for most of your life, or you relatively new to the area, you might be surprised to learn about some of the more famous Americans who have connections to the community.
With a list totaling almost 70 individuals, Visit Clarksville officials decided to add a new section to their website that would showcase some of the area’s most accomplished residents.
Almost 70 Notable Clarksvillians have been added to the Visit Clarksville and Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Websites.
