Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that all Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian at Movies in the Park this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has an announcement regarding the free outdoor showing of the PG-rated movie, “Brave” at Heritage Park this Saturday, July 27th.
Due to multiple reports of disruptions during previous Movies in the Park events held at Heritage Park, all minors will need a parent or guardian to enjoy the movie. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Business Scholarship endowed by Clarksville resident to honor his late wife
Clarksville, TN – In the 1940s, Richard Powers enrolled in an economics class at Austin Peay State University. So did Mary Marks, and the two later were married for the next 58 years.
“We were both taking summer courses at that time,” Powers said.
His wife died in March 2008. To honor her memory, Powers established the Mary Marks Powers Scholarship for Business with a $50,000 endowment. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Riverfest Vendor Application deadlines near
Clarksville, TN – The 26th annual Riverfest celebration will be held September 6th and 7th, but many vendor application deadlines are approaching.
If you are interested in reserving booth space as a Commercial Vendor, Non-Profit or as a part of the Riverfest Marketplace, please be sure to have your completed application turned in to Clarksville Parks and Recreation no later than the following dates:
Riverfest
Daymar Institute Back-to-School Bash a Success
Clarksville, TN – Daymar Institute is a proud member of the Clarksville community. They enjoy giving and contributing in any way they can. This is the 5th year they contributed with a back-to-school bash.
Daymar purchased $2600.00 in school supplies. They stuffed 500 backpacks with several spiral notebooks, lined paper, pocket folders, and pencils. Elementary bags also had crayons, middle school bags contained color pencils, and high school bags got ink pens.
Back-to-School Bash at Daymar Institute
Austin Peay State University Summer Commencement to graduate 380 Students August 9th
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will award degrees to approximately 380 students during its 84th Summer Commencement on Friday, August 9th in the Dunn Center.
Commencement will begin at 2:00pm. Doors will open at 1:00pm for guests.
In addition, Breanna Price, who is enrolled as a cadet in the University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), will be commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Austin Peay State University Summer Commencement to be held on Friday, August 9th. (Courtesy: Brittney Sparn/APSU Sports Information)
CMCSS Student to win new car at Pass and Go Event this Saturday, July 27th
Winning Student to Receive Choice of Three Brand New Cars
Clarksville, TN – The Fifth Annual Pass and Go event, a reward celebration for Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Advanced Placement students who score a 3, 4 or 5 on their exam, is set for this Saturday, July 27th.
Wyatt Johnson is offering the winning student his or her choice of three different cars. Katherine Johnson Cannata, Syd Johnson and Bill Powers stand next to the three options a Toyota Yaris, a Mazda 2 or a Hyundai Accent.
Austin Peay State University receives 2013 ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ honor
Clarksville, TN – For the second consecutive year, Austin Peay State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In addition, APSU was the only public university in Tennessee to make the list.
Austin Peay State University
CrossFit SolaFide to host WOD for Paws to benefit Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – Join CrossFit SolaFide for WOD for Paws benefiting the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County (HSCMC).
The mission of the HSCMC is to prevent the suffering of animals by promoting spaying-neutering and responsible pet ownership; and by supporting the efforts of local and regional rescues and shelters.
The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County stresses the need for pet owners to spay-neuter their pets.
American Red Cross launches New App to Recruit Volunteers
Clarksville, TN – The American Red Cross today launched the Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to help, get an overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross disaster volunteer opportunities in their community.
“When people see an emergency happening in their community, they often want to help but may not know how,” said Julie Campos, Chapter Executive, Two Rivers Chapter. “The Team Red Cross App provides an easy and quick way for people to sign up to help the Red Cross and support their community.”
American Red Cross worker Bob Tyler loads food boxes to be distributed to residents of Stewart County, Tennessee, who were affected by recent flash floods in May, 2013. (Robert W. Wallace)
Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces Administrative Appointments
Montgomery County, TN – A high school principal has resigned to take a position in North Carolina and a number of administrative appointments have been made in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System for the 2013-14 school year.
CMCSS makes Administrative Changes
