Austin Peay State University Nursing Students earn top awards at prestigious internship program
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this summer, 16 Austin Peay State University nursing students, along with students from four other regional nursing programs, participated in a prestigious summer internship program called Vanderbilt Experience: Student Nurse Internship Program (VESNIP) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Austin Peay State University nursing students took part in the Student Nurse Internship Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Clarksville Sportsfest seeks Vendors
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host the sixth-annual Clarksville Sportsfest on Saturday, August 20th from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located within Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Sportsfest will offer a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities for the entire family.
Clarksville Sportsfest
APSU earns fifth consecutive “Great Colleges to Work For” recognition
Clarksville, TN – For the fifth consecutive year, Austin Peay State University is one of the bestcolleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In addition, APSU is the only four-year university in Tennessee to make the national publication’s “Great Colleges to Work For 2016” list.
The Chronicle of Higher Education survey shows Austin Peay is a Great College to Work For. (Robert Smith, APSU Public Relations & Marketing)
Book Signing and Lecture at Fort Defiance Cancelled
Clarksville, TN – The book signing and lecture event with author Stephen Davis at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center has been cancelled. The event, originally scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 21st at 1:00pm is expected to be rescheduled at a later date.
Watch Clarksville Online for updates. Call Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.472.3351.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Frazier Allen: Generosity Within Limits
Clarksville, TN – One of the great things about wealth is getting to share it with those you care about, during your lifetime or after.
Current tax laws enable you to do just that quite generously.
As a quick reminder, here are a few ways you can make the most of your giving nature:
Make the most of your giving nature with this quick tax refresher.
APSU construction sites off-limits to Pokémon Go players, general public
Clarksville, TN – Pokémon Go, the new GPS-based augmented reality game, has brought dozens of new visitors to the Austin Peay State University campus this week, but many of these individuals are putting themselves at risk by entering closed-off construction sites.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Clarksville Youth Learn About Miami & Enjoy The Bahamas
Clarksville, TN – Miami and the Bahamas were the destination for the LEAP Organization’s 6th Annual Educational Excursion.
Children from Clarksville along with chaperones and community members embarked on a five-day journey to Miami to educate LEAP youth by exposing them to other cities, cultural differences and historical landmarks.
Participants visited the Holocaust Memorial, Jewish Museum, History of Miami Museum, and the Miccosukee Indian Village where they experienced an airboat ride through the everglades followed by an alligator show.
LEAP Youth visit Miccosukee Indian Village.
Clarksville Montgomery County School System Administrator Announcements
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System has appointed two veteran administrators to middle school principal positions effective for the upcoming school year.
Current New Providence Middle School Principal Laura Barnett will serve as the new principal at Rossview Middle School. Richview Middle School Assistant Principal Laura Boss will take over at Northeast Middle School.
(L to R) Laura Barnett and Laura Boss.
CMCSS announces Eighth Annual Advanced Placement Pass and Go Event
Montgomery County, TN – Advanced Placement (AP) students of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System have the chance to win a brand new car from Wyatt Johnson, technology from Premier Medical Group, gas cards from William Beach Oil Co. and free pizza from Domino’s for passing one or more AP exams.
A total of 544 students, who passed 844 exams, are eligible to participate in the 8th Annual Wyatt Johnson Pass and Go event. For each AP exam students pass with a score of 3, 4 or 5, their chances increase to win.
AP students at Northeast High School check out the trunk space of one of the cars to be given away on July 30th.
Clarksville moves forward with Plans for Pat Head Summitt Plaza at Freedom Point
Clarksville, TN – Civic leaders gathered Thursday to announce a major step toward the goal of honoring Pat Head Summitt, hometown hero and legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach, with a statue and interpretative display along the Cumberland River in Clarksville.
Coach Summitt died June 28th from Alzheimer’s disease, five years after a diagnosis of early onset dementia forced her to retire from her legendary UT coaching career, during which her teams won a record 1,098 games and eight NCAA national titles.
Clarksville Leaders Unveil Plans for Pat Head Summitt Plaza at Freedom Point Thursday morning, July 14th.
