Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 151st Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history weekend to commemorate the 151st anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville, Saturday, February 16th from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, February 17th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Austin Peay State University Student Heading to Famous CERN Lab this Summer
Clarksville, TN – The tunnel, which is more than 16 miles long, is buried some 300 feet underground in the suburbs of Geneva, Switzerland. Back in 2008, a few nervous individuals worried the long, circular corridor might end up destroying the planet.
That’s because scientists planned to smash subatomic particles together in that hidden laboratory to recreate the “big bang” that spawned the universe. A handful of doomsdayers worried the researchers might instead create a miniature black hole.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 10th, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Queen City Road Race Art Contest Winners
- Now Hiring Lifeguards
- Baseball, Blastball®, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues Registration is Underway
- Tickets Available for Annual Legends Award Banquet
APSU hosting regional Tennessee History Day competition February 25th
Clarksville, TN – Last February, when Austin Peay State University first hosted a regional Tennessee History Day competition, organizers weren’t sure what to expect. Would local middle and high school students take the event seriously, crafting projects such posters, plays and documentaries on historical events?
“What came out amongst the judging core last year was that this was a whole lot more fun and a whole lot more interesting than they thought it would be,” Dr. Kristofer Ray, APSU associate professor of history and the event coordinator, said. “Most of the projects were very imaginative and thoughtful. The students clearly put a lot of time into them.” [Read more]
Dr. Dale Brown: Heart Disease, the medical myth you don’t want to fall for
Clarksville, TN – What’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result.
For the past 40 years prevention measures and treatment strategies for heart disease have basically remained the same while this almost ‘completely’ preventable disease continues to devastate Americans.
Heart disease remains the number 1 killer in America, killing nearly one person every minute and every 25 seconds someone has a heart attack. Now for those that are lucky enough to survive a heart attack they will feel the financial burden of our medical system. [Read more]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents Austin Peay State University Community School of the Arts with public service award
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority recently honored the Austin Peay State University Community School of the Arts with a public service award during the organization’s Founders Day Celebration on January 13th.
The sorority was celebrating its own 100th anniversary. [Read more]
Collins Tuohy, portrayed in ‘The Blind Side,’ to speak at Austin Peay State University February 11th
Clarksville, TN – Collins Tuohy, chronicled with her family in the 2010 blockbuster film “The Blind Side,” will wrap a whirlwind Super Bowl celebration week with an inspiring presentation Monday, February 11th at Austin Peay State University.
Tuohy, a Memphis, TN, native and adopted sister to Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Michael Oher, will speak beginning at 7:00pm in Clement Auditorium. Tuohy’s remarks have been titled “Behind ‘The Blind Side’: Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity.”
Collins Tuohy
Rivers and Spires gives you the chance to meet Country Music Superstar Jo Dee Messina
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers & Spires Festival wants you to enter to win a chance to meet Jo Dee Messina on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 before she takes the Public Square stage.
To enter for your chance to win go online to www.riversandspires.com/win. Fill out the form field and submit your information to be entered to win the opportunity to meet the award-winning country artist and a free nights stay at the Riverview Inn.
Jo Dee Messina. (Photography by: Jake Harsh)
Northeast Middle School Students Place First in STEM Competition
Your Help is Needed
Clarksville, TN – The Northeast Middle School Robotics Class needs our help. In December last year, these highly talented and motivated students placed first in the robot programming category in Memphis, TN, which is quite a feat for this young program.
Led by educators Polly Kopp and Whitney Joyner, the success of these students offers them a chance to compete in the LEGO Open Invitational Tournament in California this May.
As background, the Robotics class competes in the First Lego League. [Read more]
Bowl for Kids’ Sake Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Big Brothers Big Sisters is recruiting teams for their 31st annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. The annual fundraiser has brought the Clarksville community together to raise funds for the non-profit’s mentoring programs for many years. This event is expected to raise $80,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville.
The event will kick off on Tuesday March 5th, 2013 at The Pinnacle with the Banker’s Challenge. Area banks have competed to raise the most funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters by raising money among the branches. [Read more]
