Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games return May 13th-18th
March 25, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Adults 50 and up can register now through May 6th for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games. The mission of the 50 Plus Games is to encourage participants to maintain an active lifestyle and continue participation in sports and recreational activities through friendly, low-impact competition.
Active adults should register for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games before April 20th for discount.
APSU students tour the West during Spring Break with Govs Outdoors
March 12, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Eight Austin Peay-based students traveled west with Govs Outdoors during Spring Break, taking in sights such as the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, the Devil’s Bridge and Cathedral Rock trails in Arizona, the Santa Rosa Blue Hole in New Mexico and the Cadillac Ranch in Texas.
Austin Peay State University students who went on the Grand Canyon trip were, from the left, Cody Bricker, Rebecca Thomack, Anaelle Maudet, Annabelle Spencer, Goodwin Brown, Alex Arriaga (on sign), Gwynevere Cardinal and Luis Soto.
Spring Break fun with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
March 5, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Spring Break is near and Clarksville Parks and Recreation is offering a wide variety of fun activities for you to enjoy while school is out.
Some of the activities are: Tumbling Camp, Basketball Frenzy, and Spring Break Camp.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Camps, Indoor and Outdoor Fun, and more this Spring Break.
APSU Govs Outdoors offers affordable trips to campus, community
February 13, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) Govs Outdoors, a program through University Recreation, offers about 10 trips every semester to members of the Foy Fitness & Recreation Center, including Austin Peay students, faculty and staff and members of the surrounding community.
Olivia Salamy, Austin Peay Govs Outdoors trip leader, led a trip in December to Indian Grave Point Caves near Lebanon, Tennessee.
2019 Polar Plunge raises over $10,000 for Special Olympics
February 7, 2019
Polar Plunge at APSU
Clarksville, TN – Dozens of brave souls signed up for this year’s Polar Plunge, which was held Saturday at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center Pool. Spectators enjoyed a very eclectic costume contest, followed by teams and individuals diving into the chilly water, all to support Tennessee Special Olympics.
‘Plungers’ who raised money for the cause were rewarded for their fund-raising efforts with post-plunge pizza. Some prizes were awarded for costume contest winners, as well as outstanding fund-raising achievement.
Members of the Clarksville Police Department led the charge at this year’s Polar Plunge. The event held Saturday at APSU’s Foy Pool raised more than $10,000 for Tennessee Special Olympics.
Austin Peay State University AP Day Saturday, February 9th
February 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – High school students will get a glimpse of college life and what it means to “Be A Gov” on February 9th, 2019 during the Austin Peay State University (APSU) AP Day.
Students will be able to explore the campus and meet with faculty and students.
APSU’s AP Day set for Saturday, Feburary 9th.
More than 200 APSU students fight world hunger during Freshman Service Project
October 13, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 25th, 2018 shortly after students returned to campus, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center for Service-Learning and Community engagement hosted its annual Freshman Service Project.
That morning, a group of 200 first-year students entered the gymnasium in the APSU Foy Fitness and Recreation Center, unaware of what they would be doing.
Austin Peay State University students pack meals during the Freshman Service Project.
APSU’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center hosting 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
October 12, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foy Fitness and Recreation Center will host the 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K at 9:00am on October 20th, 2018.
The race, which will take place on the Austin Peay campus, allows participants to either run or walk at their own pace.
Participants at last year’s APSU Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run across campus.
High schoolers experience campus life during Austin Peay’s AP Day on October 6th
September 27, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – When Lynzie Averitt started looking at colleges last fall, she thought she’d end up at the University of Tennessee at Martin. But then, in October of 2017, the Houston County High School senior decided to visit Austin Peay State University for AP Day.
“That made the decision for me,” Averitt said. “I came to AP Day, and that’s the day I decided to come to Austin Peay. I just loved the atmosphere and all the stuff the University offered. For me, the major deciding factor was AP Day.”
Current and prospective Austin Peay State University students meet and mingle during AP Day.
CMCSS to host College and Career Fair
August 30, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) is hosting its Annual College and Career Night on Monday, September 17th, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foy Center.
