More than 800 freshmen to arrive at APSU on August 21st
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, August 21st, more than 830 incoming freshmen will arrive at Austin Peay State University to move into some of the campus’ residence halls. For many, it’ll be an emotional day as they begin a new phase of their lives.
To make this transition easier, these individuals will be greeted by APSU and community volunteers, who will assist them with any questions they might have and help them carry boxes and suitcases up to their new homes.
Students hang out on the quad between residence halls Eriksson, and Governors Terrace North and South at Austin Peay State University.
Road and Boat Closures Announced for Tri Clarksville Triathlon
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, on August 23rd, the inaugural Tri Clarksville Triathlon will be held at Liberty Park and Clarksville Marina. Road closures and boat ramp closures will be in place during the event.
Below is the list of closures, any additional information can be found on www.team-magic.com
Tri Clarksville Triathlon takes place this Saturday, August 23rd, 2014. (Team Magic Inc.)
First Advantage Bank donates iPads to P.I.E. Partner Barksdale Elementary
Clarksville, TN – Barksdale Elementary School is kicking off the school year right with the help of Partner in Education, First Advantage Bank. New Apple iPads and an Apple charging station have been donated to the school.
Barksdale Elementary class with iPads donated by First Advantage Bank.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Fall Family Campout September 13th
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites you to sleep under the stars at Billy Dunlop Park.
Register today for the fall Family Campout beginning at 2:00pm Saturday, September 13th, until 9:00am Sunday, September 14th at the park located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 2014 Sports Festival bigger than ever
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosted the fourth-annual Clarksville Sports Festival on Saturday, August 16th, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park.
Clarksville Sports Festival is a celebration of sports and athletics in Clarksville and the surrounding area and features not only sports demonstrations and interactive areas, but also an exposition area where a wide variety of Clarksville and Montgomery County’s athletic and outdoor clubs, businesses and organizations came together in one location.
The 2014 Sports Festival
Community School of the Arts offering new classes for Fall 2014 session at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – This summer, a record number of students signed up for classes at Austin Peay State University’s Community School of the Arts (CSA), so the more than 20-year-old program is expanding its offerings for the Fall 2014 Session.
“We’re introducing some new stuff this fall,” Matthew Burns, CSA coordinator said. “We now have French classes for all ages – elementary school through adult. The class is more conversational, so you’re not here conjugating verbs.” [Read more]
Riverfest Volunteer contest continues, now open to those 16 and older
Clarksville, TN – Is your non-profit organization looking to win some cash? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a $500.00 cash prize to the non-profit organization that provides the most hours volunteered at Riverfest 2014.
Volunteers will be helping with soft drink sales on September 5thand 6th, as well as the Adventure Zone Kids’ Area on September 6th, at McGregor Park.
Clarksville’s Riverfest
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office hosting fundraiser for employee battling cancer
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a fundraiser for Sgt. Hope Seay, who is currently battling cancer.
“Sgt. Seay is a part of our MCSO family, and like any family would, we do whatever we can to get them through trying times,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson. “I can only ask for the public to join us by supporting our effort to raise money for Hope as she battles this illness.”
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a fundraiser for Sgt. Hope Seay, who is currently battling cancer.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s K9 Units to show off new Bullet Proof Vests provided by Gary Mathews Motors on Friday, August 15th
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received 5 customized bullet and stab resistant vests for the K9 Unit from Gary Mathews Motors, Gary Mathews KIA, Gary Mathews VW, and Mathews Nissan.
Montgomery County Sheriff K9.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Rear Drive-Up Book Return Closed until Parking Lot Renovation Completion
Clarksville, TN – The outside drive-up book return chute at the rear of the public library in Veteran’s Plaza is currently closed during the final phase of the parking lot renovation.
We ask our customers to bear with us for the several weeks that it will take to complete the new drive-up area and the renovations in the parking lot area behind the library. [Read more]
