Anthony Scarlati Exhibits at the Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – Nashville artist Anthony Scarlati brings his latest works to the Customs House as part of the museum’s Season of Equine. A native of Chicago, Anthony has spent more than twenty years working in the entertainment, sports and equine industries.
Published photo credits include numerous entertainment, equine and special interest publications along with editorial portraits spanning across all genres of music.
An image from the Anthony Scarlati collection
$1,000 Scholarship Essay Contest for Clarksville Seniors
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization is proud to announce its 4th annual 7 Points Quest Scholarship Essay contest for high school seniors designed to encourage and promote the 7 principles of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
The LEAP Organization recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to be productive and responsible citizens, and is honored to provide resources to assist youth in their quest to pursue higher learning opportunities. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University ROTC Cadet Andrew Shriver to attend U.S. Army National Combine
Clarksville, TN – Andrew Shriver, a cadet with the Austin Peay State University ROTC program, was recently selected from among hundreds of candidates within the 7th Brigade to attend the U.S. Army National Combine.
The combine is held every year in San Antonio, Texas, and hosts the top 500 junior football players from high schools throughout the nation. These students are tested in various events, such as the 40-yard dash, the short shuttle and the vertical jump, and then they are placed on teams to play football.
Austin Peay State University ROTC Cadet Andrew Shriver
Austin Peay State University adds new Department of Theatre and Dance degrees in 2015
Clarksville, TN – For decades, students studying theatre or dance at Austin Peay State University graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. This wasn’t a typo.
The University’s theatre and dance program was a concentration within the APSU Department of Communication, which sometimes made things a little confusing for graduates applying for jobs.
New Department of Theatre and Dance degrees to be offered at Austin Peay State University. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
Montgomery County recognized Volunteer Fire Fighters the annual Volunteer Fire Service Awards Dinner
Montgomery County, TN – 
The annual Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Service Awards Dinner was held Thursday, November 13th at the William O. Beach Civic Hall.
Louie Leftwich was given the high honor of being selected as the Overall Firefighter of the Year for 2014. Louie has been a volunteer firefighter since 1987 with the Cunningham Volunteer Fire Service.
Dustin Jones (Woodlawn); Louie Leftwich (Cunningham); Scott Velazquez (East Montgomery); Jonathon Etson (St. Bethlehem); Misty Manners (Rescue Squad); not pictured Richard Conatser (Palmyra)
Manna Café Ministries extends Warming Shelter Hours
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is extending its emergency warming shelter until Thursday, November 20th, 2014, at 8:00am. The shelter is located in the TMS Contracting building (635 Frosty Morn Drive).
Volunteers (18 and older) are needed to assist in manning the shelter. Sign up for a four-hour shift on the Manna Café website, www.mannacafeministries.com, on the Refuge page. [Read more]
APSU’s Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society recognized as Chapter of Merit
Clarksville, TN –
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—recently recognized the Austin Peay State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi as a Chapter of Merit.
The award is given to chapters that excel in recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service to others. [Read more]
Mrs. Tennessee Petite America to host Holiday Collection Drive at Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
Clarksville, TN – Mrs. Tennessee Petite America Crystal Nyhus, with support from the Clarksville Chive Chapter, will host a Holiday Collection Drive to benefit Sanctuary, Inc. on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery.
Sanctuary, Inc. serves victims of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Items needed for the drive include new bedding, any kitchen items, furniture, new clothing and coats, any toiletries, toys and books for ages, and electronics. Nonperishable foods are highly needed.
Mrs. Tennessee Petite America to host Holiday Collection Drive at Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery. (Leo Hall)
APSU sponsors four Americorps Vista placements in Clarksville for 2014-15 academic year
Clarksville, TN – Through a partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, Austin Peay State University’s Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement (CSLCE) has placed three Americorps Vista personnel within Clarksville community agencies for the 2014-2015 academic year, with a fourth to be placed in February 2015.
As part of the Community Strong program, which aims to strengthen community resources in Montgomery County, Vista volunteers are placed in local agencies that impact the quality of life for veterans and those struggling with hunger and homelessness. [Read more]
APSU Military Alumni Chapter endowing scholarship honoring local veteran
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Military Alumni Chapter hosted its second annual scholarship endowment dinner on November 6th as part of the University’s Homecoming Week celebration.
During the event, the chapter honored retired Command Sgt. Maj. Sidney Brown, a Vietnam War veteran and active member of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community.
APSU President Alisa White, APSU Military Alumni Chapter President Joe Shakeenab, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Sidney Brown and his wife, Jimilla Brown. (Beth Liggett/APSU).
