APSU celebrates 90th anniversary with special event and tree planting
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and her husband, Elliott Herzlich, commemorated the University’s 90th anniversary with a special ceremony and tree planting on Wednesday.
The noon event took place on the lawn in front of the Browning Building, and it included performances by the Governors’ Own Marching Band, the APSU Chamber Singers, the University Choir, the Austin Peay Dance Team and members of the APSU Cheerleading Squad.
Austin Peay President Alisa White and alumnus Evans Harvill (’46), son of former APSU president Halbert Harvill, planted a tree on the Browning lawn. On February 10th, 1954, President Harvill helped plant a tree in honor of Austin Peay State College’s 25th anniversary. (Beth Lowary, APSU)
Austin Peay State University hosting Ladies of Fort Campbell Flag Football event on April 29th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at 2:00pm, Austin Peay State University will host the Ladies of Fort Campbell Flag Football Competition at Fortera Stadium.
The event is free.
APSU Fortera Stadium
Clarksville Montgomery County School System has Four Schools named to 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools
Montgomery County, TN – Four Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) High Schools were named this week to the 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, with one awarded silver and three earning bronze medals.
Rossview High School was 24th out of Tennessee’s 480 public high schools, with Northwest High School, Kenwood High School and Montgomery Central High School holding the rankings of 37th, 38th and 39th respectively. Rossview received a silver award with the other three earning bronze.
Clarksville Online adds new Motorcycle Blog to Network
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Online is proud to announce it’s partnership with www.clarksvillemotorcycle.com, featuring the motorcycle travel blog, “Dodging the Roadkill.”
Along with the Clarksville Sports Network, and Discover Clarksville, Clarksville Online provides the most extensive coverage of local news, current events, sports and more. Now, Dodging the Roadkill will take readers on a motorcycle journey around the neighborhood and across the country, with news, stories, restaurant reviews, hotel reviews, commentary and pictures of the people we meet along the way.
Dodging the Roadkill – A Biker’s Journey
APSU professor Dr. Beatrix Brockman publishes German language book on life of Angelika Schrobsdorff
Clarksville, TN – When German-born Angelika Schrobsdorff returned to her home country in 2006 after decades abroad, the accomplished writer and Holocaust survivor said it was her hope to “die in my own language.”
Schrobsdorff would ultimately receive her wish, dying in Berlin in 2016 at the age of 88.
APSU’s Dr. Beatrix Brockman with her book “Angelika Schrobsdorff: Leben ohne Heimat”.
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts free Community Shred Day on May 6th
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 6th, 2017, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at their branch located at 1600 Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37043.
“Altra wants to help you protect your identity. That’s why we are partnering with Shred-it to help you safely destroy unwanted, sensitive documents,” said Rose Melton, Retail Market Manager for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Altra Federal Credit Union located at Madison Street, Clarksville Tennessee.
Mann, Smith & Cummings (MSC) Insurance becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Montgomery County, TN – Mann, Smith & Cummings (MSC) Insurance is the community’s latest Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified business. Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt, City of Clarksville Chief of Administration Charlie Gentry and Chamber President Melinda Shepard congratulated and thanked the company for their efforts at their green ribbon cutting.
Mann, Smith & Cummings (MSC) Insurance Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
City of Clarksville to dedicate Frank Sutton statue Saturday
Clarksville, TN – A statue of actor Frank “Sergeant Carter” Sutton, who was born and raised in Clarksville, will be dedicated at 1:30pm Saturday on Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville.
Mark Holleman, civic leader and broker/owner of Coldwell Banker Conroy, Marable & Holleman working with the City of Clarksville, led the drive to place the statue — created by local sculptor Scott Wise — near the Roxy Theatre in Sutton’s hometown.
Frank ‘Sergeant Carter’ Sutton statue to be unveiled near Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville
APSU’s Boyd Health Services designated a Healthier Tennessee Workplace
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Boyd Health Services was recently designated a Healthier Tennessee Workplace by the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness.
Healthier Tennessee Workplaces are recognized for their leadership and commitment to improving the health and well-being of citizens of the state of Tennessee.
Austin Peay State University ARD Building. (APSU)
Local Girl Scout troop supports Austin Peay State University campus food pantry
Clarksville, TN – On April 10th, 2017, Girl Scout Troop 2604 donated 70 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the Austin Peay State University Save Our Students (SOS) Campus Food Pantry.
Belina Sengmanyvog, AmeriCorps VISTA, accepts a donation from Girl Scout Troop 2604 members Alaina Chandler, Jasmine Palmer and Jaylen Palmer.
