APSU Physics Students send high altitude balloon into stratosphere
Clarksville, TN – On a recent Tuesday afternoon, a farmer in rural Scottsville, KY, spotted a strange, shimmering object in one of his fields. He wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. It appeared to be nothing more than a Styrofoam beer cooler, wrapped in aluminum foil, with a parachute attached to it.
“What in the world is this?” he reportedly said. Another man with him said it looked like a weather balloon, so the farmer picked up the unusual box and took it back to his garage. The next morning, as he drove down a nearby highway, he happened upon a group of Austin Peay State University students wading through the weeds and tall grass along the side of the road.
APSU students prepare to release a high altitude balloon into the stratosphere. (Photo by Charles Booth)
APSU College of Business to showcase Master of Science in Management Degree Program at Fall Open House November 15th
Clarksville, TN – Prospective students interested in learning more about the Master of Science in management degree program at Austin Peay State University are invited to an open house next month.
The College of Business will hold a fall open house from 5:30pm-7:00pm, Thursday, November 15th in the lobby of the Kimbrough Building. All current undergraduate and prospective graduate students who received their bachelor’s degree from APSU or another college or university are welcome to attend. [Read more]
Clarksville City Department Chili Cook-Off starts today at 11:00am
Clarksville, TN – On Friday October 26th, 2012, a Department-wide Chili Cook-off will be hosted by the City of Clarksville. The event will benefit the United Way.
City of Clarksville Departments will compete for “Best Chili,” “Best Side,” Best Dessert,” and “Best Showmanship” trophies. The event will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the lower parking lot of City Hall. [Read more]
Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest Championship to be held at Clarksville’s McGregor Park
McGregor Park Docks Will Be Closed for the Event Saturday and Sunday
Clarksville, TN – The Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest Championship will be taking place on the banks of the Cumberland River in Clarksville, Tennessee, October 27th-28th.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions invite you to see all the action live at McGregor Park. The CVB also wants to announce that the Courtesy Docks located at the park will be closed over the weekend to accommodate the tournament participants.
Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest Championship to be held October 27th-28th.
Paychecks for Patriots Hiring Fair Thursday, October 25th
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, October 25th, the Tennessee Career Center of Clarksville will hold Paychecks for Patriots Hiring Fair from 10:00am-2:00pm.
The Tennessee Department of Labor has partnered with Dollar General and several major employers in Tennessee to connect veterans with jobs. The “Paychecks for Patriots” hiring fair will be held on October 25th in 13 Tennessee Career Centers throughout the state and will feature local employers interested in putting veterans to work. [Read more]
Liberty Park Grand Opening this afternoon
Clarksville, TN – Tuesday afternoon, October 23rd, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will cut the ribbon marking the official grand opening of Liberty Park.
Activities will begin at 3:30pm and will conclude at 7:30pm. There will be face painting, a balloon artist, a display of some of the City’s fire and police vehicles, archery, performances by a local dance group and an exhibition by the Clarksville Police Department’s K-9 Unit.
The Walking Trails along the Cumberland River are part of the new Liberty Park which opens which has it’s Grand Opening on Tuesday, October 23rd.
Chili Cook Off to be held by City of Clarksville Departments to Benefit United Way
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, October 26th, 2012 several City of Clarksville Employees are participating in the Annual City of Clarksville Department Wide Chili Cook Off to Benefit the United Way.
The Event will be held on Friday October 26th from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the lower City Hall Parking Lot – located at the corner of First Street and Main Street downtown. [Read more]
APSU renaming concert hall after George and Sharon Mabry
Clarksville, TN – In 2010, a group of Clarksville residents, led by local lawyer Evans Harvill, set out on a mission to rename the state-of-the-art concert hall in Austin Peay State University’s Music/Mass Communication Building.
For more than 30 years, these individuals had enjoyed world-class musical performances presented by Drs. George and Sharon Mabry, and they thought it a shame that the two long-time APSU music faculty members didn’t have something properly honoring their service to the community.
Drs. George and Sharon Mabry
Middle College High School at Austin Peay student wins Tennessee School Boards Association Student Video Contest
Clarksville, TN – A Clarksville-Montgomery County Middle College student video, “You don’t know me yet, but thanks to public education you will,” has been chosen as the winner of 2012 Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Student Video Contest, Tell us how public education prepares Tennessee students for the future.
The contest was designed to give the education leaders and community members of Tennessee a sneak peek at the positive effects public education has on the students of today.
Friends of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to host used Book Sale
Clarksville, TN – An event that is anticipated every year by hundreds of avid readers is set to return this month to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. The Fall Used Book Sale is scheduled for the weekend of October 25th-27th.
Members of the Friends of the Library will get the first opportunity to purchase books on Thursday October 25th, 4:00pm-7:00pm. The general public is invited to the event on Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Reading Program at the Library.
The Friends of the Library book sale
