Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department introduces new programming for Toddlers
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department is introducing two new programs for toddlers and young children. Kindermusik ABC Music & Me and Kindermusik Family Time will both begin the full sessions on March 5th, but the Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, will be offering free demo classes on Monday, February 27th and Wednesday, February 29th.
These demo classes allow those interested a free trial of each class.
Montgomery County leaders participate in second Transit Citizen Leadership Academy launched by the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee and Lipscomb University
Elected officials, business leaders among 25 people selected to examine transit opportunities of the future
Nashville, TN – The Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee and Lipscomb University’s Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership kicked off the second Transit Citizen Leadership Academy Wednesday.
(L to R) Arthur Bing, Stan Williams and Mark Riggins participated in the Transit Citizen Leadership Academy.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 12th, 2012
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:
- Baseball, Blastball®, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Vendors Wanted
- Silver Socials
- Story Tellers
- Calling all coaches!
- Movies in the Park
- Youth Nights
Austin Peay State University math students and faculty perform well at Annual Conference
Clarksville, TN – Five Austin Peay State University faculty members and four students presented at the Middle Tennessee Mathematics’ Teachers annual conference on February 3rd-4th at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood Tennessee. More than 240 in-service and pre-service teachers attended the two-day event.
Ashley Whitehead presented “Problem Solving and Modeling with Fractions.” She also presented “Student Teaching: the good, the bad, and the ugly” with Dr. Ann Assad, APSU associate professor of mathematics. Additionally, Assad presented “Early Experiences in Problem Solving through Connections.” [Read more]
Award-winning CBS News correspondent to speak February 20th at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – On August 25th, 2006, NBC Executive Producer Jeff Fagan poked his head into the dressing room at CBS studios.
“Good luck, you’ve come a long way to get here. You’ve earned it,” he said to Byron Pitts.
Pitts was about to make his first on-camera studio open for the CBS News Broadcast “60 Minutes.” Pitts thought to himself, “if only Fagan knew.” His mind flashed back to elementary school, when a therapist informed his mother, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Pitts, your son cannot read.
Byron Pitts
Austin Peay State University employees note their various accomplishments
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Mike Gotcher, chair of the APSU Department of Communication, Dr. Anna Filippo, assistant professor of communication, Tracy Nichols, communication instructor, and Dr. Melony Shemberger, assistant director of communication in the APSU Public Relations Office, judged various individual events and debate rounds at the Northeast High School Speech and Debate Tournament held February 4th at the school in Clarksville. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University receives $1.78M grant to build safe rooms in Student Residence Halls
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has received a grant of more than $1.78 million to build safe rooms in the basements of the new residence halls now under construction on Drane Street.
Of the total funds awarded, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contributed more than $1.5 million, supported with an additional $250,000 from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). APSU matched an additional $250,000 toward the $2 million project. [Read more]
NAACP Rallies behind the LEAP Organization
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The Annual Barbara Johnson Unity Day Breakfast was held at the Quality Inn Hotel on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Many elected officials, pastors, and active members of the community were present to show their commitment to unification for the betterment of the Clarksville Tennessee community.
Awards were presented to former City Council Woman Barbara Johnson and several others to recognize their achievement in addition to elected officials addressing those in attendance.
LEAP Founder/Executive Director Richard “Reason” Garrett (left) and NAACP President Jimmie Garland (right) spoke at the Annual Barbara Johnson Unity Day Breakfast.
Austin Peay State University taps Veteran Admissions Employees as new Director
Clarksville, TN – Since May 1996, Amy Deaton has seen a countless number of students enter the admissions office at Austin Peay State University.
She started working at APSU almost 16 years ago as an admissions counselor, and today, she is now the University’s director of admissions.
Deaton, of Clarksville, was named to her new post recently by APSU officials. Serving as interim director since August 2011, she said she is eager to help continue the enrollment growth seen in recent years at The Peay. [Read more]
Rivers & Spires Festival looking For Miss River Queen, Vendor Applications
Clarksville, TN -This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Rivers & Spires Festival and officials are working to make the celebration be the biggest and best so far.
That is why everyone interested in being a part of the milestone birthday is encouraged to sign up and be a part of the Festival.
Applications are currently being accepted for the Miss River Queen and Teen Pageants as well as for volunteers, vendors and talent competitions. [Read more]
