Austin Peay State University to celebrate 40-year anniversary of the ROTC
Clarksville, TN – In 1971, the U.S. Army established at Austin Peay State University the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) for recruiting, training and commissioning future Army officers.
In the 40 years since, hundreds of cadets have been commissioned at APSU as second lieutenants in the Army. The program also has earned the reputation as one of the nation’s finest, having won several awards for training and management performance standards. In addition, the program has been the best in the nation and had the top cadet in the nation in previous years. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Main Office, located at 102 Public Square, will be observing the Thanksgiving Holiday this Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. The office will reopen on Monday, November 28th. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Library creates digital collection of student newspapers dating back to 1930
Clarksville, TN – What was the first day of basketball practice like for the Lady Govs way back in the fall of 1930? According to the November 26th edition of The All State, the student-run newspaper of Austin Peay Normal School, from that year, “Coach Jackson has started the old basketball grind with only a few of the 1929 squad back as candidates for their old positions on the team.”
If sports isn’t your thing, maybe you’re wondering what campus life was like at the then Austin Peay State College during World War II. In the March 19th, 1943, edition of The All State, students learned the disappointing news that there would be no spring break that year. [Read more]
Operation Homefront Tennessee and Kentucky Chapter Prepares for 2011 “Holiday House” at Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell, KY – It is that time of year again! Operation Homefront Tennessee and Kentucky Chapter is preparing to help Military Families in need during the upcoming holiday season through their Holiday House. And you can help!
Holiday House is working to raise $10,000 in donations this season. We are 30% there, but need YOU to help us reach our goal and beyond! Your donation can be personal or corporate; in any amount.
Operation Homefront Tennessee and Kentucky Chapter prepared Easter baskets for young military families.
APSU’s new Subway store is tops in Customer Support
Clarksville, TN – The new Subway restaurant at Austin Peay State University is among the top Subway shops in the mid-South region, according to APSU officials.
Joe Mills, assistant vice president of student affairs and director of housing at APSU, said auditors from the Subway corporation recently visited the campus Subway for quality standards. They informed campus dining officials that it was No. 1 in customer count and No. 2 in total sales, Mills said. There are 224 Subway stores in the region. [Read more]
Clarksville Civil War Round Table Gives Check to Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Wednesday, November 16th, the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable, presented a check in the amount of $800.00, to the City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department at their monthly meeting.
The money will be used to purchase a picnic table to be placed along the path below the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center.
Clarkville Civil War Roundtable presents Clarksville Parks and Recreation with a $800.00 for a picnic table at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center. (L to R) Greg Biggs, Clarksville Civil War Roundtable; Mark Tummons, Clarksville Parks and Recreation Director and William Parker, Fort Defiance Historical Interpreter.
Zach Nussbaumer signs with Lipscomb University
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the signing of Zach Nussbaumer to David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Zach has played golf at CA for the past 4 years.
Head of Schools Kay Drew, “It is such an honor to witness our students’ achieve success. Zach’s ability on the golf course gained him the attention of Lipscomb, but his performance in the classroom is what got him not only an athletic scholarship but an academic one as well.”
Kelsey, Brent, Zach and Karen Nussbaumer on signing day. Clarksville Academy.
Clarksville in Review this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville in Review this Saturday will feature interviews with Clarksville Police Chief, Al Ansley, and Leaf Chronicle executive editor and general manager, Richard Stevens.
Listen Clarksville in Review on 1400am Wjzm from 8:00am to 10:00am or online at www.Wjzm.com
Hazelwood Principal to Head Up Newest Elementary School
Montgomery County, TN – A veteran of public education for 33 years, Hazelwood Elementary Principal Rosanne Sanford has been named principal at Carmel Elementary School, scheduled to open in August 2012.
She will begin her work as Carmel principal in January. The Hazelwood principal position will be posted on Friday.
Rosanne Sanford has been named the principal at Carmel Elementary School when it opens.
Phase II construction of Austin Peay student housing now under way
Clarksville, TN – For the last few weeks, the Austin Peay State University community has watched the demolition of three student residence halls that have been a mainstay on the campus for more than three decades.
Now, another historical milestone will unfold, months after the new Castle Heights residence hall opened on campus. Construction for the second phase of the student housing complex is under way on Drane Street – and it has the potential to change the layout of the campus.
A drawing of Phase II construction of three new residence halls and Austin Peay's first residential mall.
