APSU career networking event lets local employers meet potential hires, interns
Clarksville, TN – Local businesses and organizations looking to recruit strong applicants are encouraged to participate in The Govs Connection, a career networking event and internship fair, from 8:00am-4:00pm on February 25th, in the Austin Peay State University Morgan University Center Ballroom.
The annual event seeks to connect local employers with hundreds of APSU students eager to prove themselves in the workforce. [Read more]
Citizen’s Police Academy class to begin March 17th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Applications are available for the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) class. The class will start on March 17th, 2015 and end on June 2nd, 2015. The CPA covers all facets of the Clarksville Police Department’s activities, from administration to tactical operations.
Citizens are given an opportunity to not only learn about the Police Department functions, but also given a chance to participate in activities such as: police vehicle operations, firearms instruction, self-defense techniques, and use of force decision-making exercises.
Citizens Police Academy
Bone Marrow Donor Campaign coming to APSU
Louisville, KY – On January 20th in the Morgan University Center Lobby, Austin Peay State University students and the Clarksville community will have the opportunity to join the bone marrow donor registry and potentially save the life of a patient fighting blood cancer.
Sharing America’s Marrow, a grassroots movement to register 50,000 donors in 2015, is coming through Clarksville as their first stop on their yearlong, 50 state quest around the country.
Acuff Circle now accepting nominates for Ovation Awards
Clarksville, TN – The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for the coveted Acuff Circle of Excellence Ovation Awards in the arts.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community. Anyone can submit nominations. Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, January 20th. The awards ceremony is March 1st at the Customs House Museum.
The sponsoring Acuff Circle, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Austin Peay State University Foundation, is a patrons society of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts. The awards have been presented since 1996. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 3rd Annual Chocolate Affair has a few vendor spots remaining
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Park and Recreation’s 3rd Annual Chocolate Affair is a festive occasion that provides an opportunity for Clarksville’s chocolate-lovers to sample products and enjoy a fun social event. This year it will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2015, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
If you are interested in becoming a potential vendor or know someone who may be please contact Kate Dula at Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
APSU professors Antonio Thompson, Christos Frentzos complete work on two-volume study of American military history
Clarksville, TN – The discussion of American military history can be approached in a seemingly endless variety of ways. With so many tactical, political and societal viewpoints to be considered, even the most educated scholars or enthusiastic students can become lost in a sea of information.
But what if the focus was narrowed to the people, places and events at the core of these historic conflicts?
(L to R) Dr. Antonio Thompson and Dr. Christos Frentzos. (APSU Student Assistant Taylor Slifko)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Ribbon Cutting for Section of Clarksville Greenway, January 5th
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to the Clarksville Greenway on Monday, January 5th to celebrate the official opening of Section I of the Heritage Park Greenway Connection.
A ribbon cutting ceremony with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will be held at 1:30pm at Mary’s Oak Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway, located at 329 Mary’s Oak Road. [Read more]
Recycle you Christmas Tree at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville, TN – From now through January 10th, the Friends of Dunbar Cave will accept your used Christmas trees for their Trees to Trails project.
The trees will be turned to mulch and will be spread on the dam trail. Please ensure that all decorations have been removed and that they are tinsel-free. The drop-off location will be in the park’s parking lot.
Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.
Manna Café to distribute cold weather provisions
Clarksville, TN – Today and Thursday, December 31st and January 1st, the Refuge emergency shelter (635 Frosty Morn Drive) will be distributing cold-weather provisions (such as blankets, coats, etc.) to those in need.
The shelter itself will not be in operation, but anyone needing provisions can come by between 10:00am and 4:00pm. The Refuge phone number is 931.647.2233. [Read more]
CTS offers Safe Ride on New Year’s Eve
Clarksville, TN – On New Year’s Eve, the Clarksville Transit System will again offer safe rides home.
“Operation Safe Ride” is a free service open to anyone who is too impaired to drive home. People who live within the Clarksville city limits can call 931.553.2429 for a ride home between the hours of 11:00pm and 4:00am.
A Clarksville Transit System Bus
