Austin Peay GovTV Channel 99 now on U-verse TV
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s GovTV Channel 99, which broadcasts public, education and government (PEG) programming for the city of Clarksville, is now carried on AT&T U-verse.
Dr. Mike Gotcher, chair of the APSU Department of Communication who oversees the operation of GovTV, said the ability to offer GovTV on an additional subscription service is “a positive feature for the APSU community and Clarksville.” [Read more]
Chief Human Resources Officer Named for the Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Montgomery County, TN – Jeanine Chester has been named Chief Human Resources Officer for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System beginning in January. She will replace Bruce Jobe, who is retiring.
Mrs. Chester has served in several Human Resources roles within the school system since 2001. They include: Human Resources Director, Assistant Human Resources Director and Benefits Manager.
James Horne to join new sports network
Clarksville, TN – James Horne has joined Bonehead Promotions to help launch a new sports network in Clarksville. Horne was the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle’s Austin Peay State University sports writer and brings sixteen years of journalistic experience to the new venture.
He will anchor a new afternoon sports show on Clarksville’s only news talk sports radio station, 1400am WJZM, and be a contributing writer for Clarksville Online, and the Clarksville Sports Network.
James Horne joins Bonehead Promotions and will host a new sports show on 1400am WJZM.
Sacred Access: The Photography of Anthony Scarlati
Through January 10th, 2012 1:00pm
Clarksville, TN – At the Custom’s House Museum, the Orgain Gallery will house the photography of Anthony Scarlati from now until January 10th. Scarlati’s photographs in Sacred Access are at once intimate and larger-than-life.
Anthony’s iconic portraits of famous musicians bring the viewer into a beautiful and almost voyeuristic moment. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University faculty, staff recognized for various accomplishments
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University have been recognized for their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Sherry Kendrick, technical clerk in the Office of the Registrar, received the PeayFormance Customer Service Award. The Enrollment Management and Academic Support will present the award quarterly to a professional or clerical staff member nominated by his or her peers as exemplifying service above and beyond the call of duty to APSU students, faculty and the general campus community. [Read more]
Bill Mace Homes Encourages Youth
Clarksville, TN – On November 22nd, 2011, in the office of Bill Mace Homes, two LEAP Youth Interns were awarded Tennessee Titans tickets in recognition of their academic achievement and community outreach efforts.
Pastor Tommy Vallejos was approached by Bill Mace about developing innovative ways to encourage youth to be productive and responsible citizens. Given Pastor Tommy’s intimate knowledge and involvement with the LEAP Organization, he recommended recognizing two distinguished youth from LEAP.
Two LEAP Youth Interns were awarded Tennessee Titans tickets in recognition of their academic achievement and community outreach efforts at Bill Mace Homes.
New History Class to teach importance of preserving past
Clarksville, TN – Most of the papers had turned yellow and brittle. For years, they’d been hidden away in boxes inside offices in Stewart County. They were mostly old, out-dated legal documents, and since the county couldn’t afford to hire an archivist, they remained forgotten in their boxes.
Then one afternoon, Teresa Prober, a historian and history instructor at Austin Peay State University, volunteered to go through the papers. She was amazed by the historical significance of what she found.
“We found an original land grant from 1783, just sitting in a box,” she said. “We have a document with Sam Houston’s signature on it. In Stewart County.” [Read more]
Thousands of Shoe Boxes in Clarksville are bound for hurting kids in over 100 Countries
Clarksville Collection Site Fills Up with Shoe Box Gifts as Web-Savvy Volunteers Pack Their Boxes of Hope Online
Clarksville, TN – Volunteers have been working tirelessly at the Clarksville collection sites where thousands of shoe boxes packed with school supplies, toys and necessity items were dropped off by caring Clarksville residents.
National Collection Week is wrapping up for the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind—Operation Christmas Child—where participants fill empty shoe boxes with items for kids suffering from natural disaster, war, terrorism, famine, and poverty. Soon, these shoe boxes will be delivered to 8.5 million kids worldwide. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Enrollment Growing
Improvement in Graduations best among Tennessee Universities
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University continues to move toward the 11,000-student mark. Figures for the Fall 2011 semester show a record enrollment of 10,873 students at APSU.
But APSU has more reason to celebrate. Not only is enrollment increasing, but APSU also is graduating more students than ever.
While growth in student enrollment is vital for any postsecondary institution, APSU, like other public institutions in Tennessee, is being assessed by retention and graduation performance. [Read more]
Copeland Nominated to the 2011 Music City Bowl Committee
Clarksville, TN – Rob Copeland, President and CEO of Copeland Wealth Management, headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee has been nominated to be on the 2011 Music City Bowl Committee.
“It is an honor to be a part of such a wonderful event, the Music City Bowl is a great way to support Middle Tennessee, our citizens, and bring a positive impact to our local economy,” said Rob Copeland.
Each year the Music City Bowl brings an average of $14.2 million dollars in to the Middle Tennessee area, bringing more than 35,000 out-of-town visitors. The 2011 Music City Bowl will be held on December 30th, 2011 in Nashville Tennessee.
Rob Copeland, President and CEO of Copeland Wealth Management.
