Austin Peay to hold Free Photo Shoot by Professional Photographers for Military-Affiliated Individuals, Families
May 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On June 15th, a group of professional university photographers will take over the Austin Peay State University Red Barn and convert the building’s old basketball court into a temporary photo studio.
From 2:00pm-5:00pm that afternoon, these photographers—known for creating official and iconic images for institutions across the country like the University of Wisconsin, Baylor University and Wake Forest University —will take free portraits of any local individual with a direct military connection—including active duty soldiers, veterans and their families.
Austin Peay State University’s Memorial Health Building – Red Barn. (APSU)
Doyle & Debbie, Lee Greenwood Bringing Shows To APSU Red Barn Memorial Day Weekend
May 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Get ready Clarksville, the Doyle & Debbie Show will be taking the stage at the APSU Red Barn, 12 Govs Lane, on May 22nd at 7:30pm.
Known for their hilarious parodies and quick wit humor, the Nashville-based Doyle & Debbie Show has gained a large cult following over the years. Clarksville is excited to be hosting the masterminds behind the show, Bruce Arntson and Clarksville’s own, Jenny Littleton.
Doyle & Debbie, and Lee Greenwood coming to Clarksville Memorial Day Weekend
Acclaimed journalist Soledad O’Brien to speak at APSU Unity event March 25th
March 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The award-winning broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien doesn’t shy away from difficult subjects. Her reporting on Haitian orphanages following a massive earthquake in that country earned her an Emmy, and her work for CNN during Hurricane Katrina brought her and the network a George Foster Peabody Award.
At 7:00pm on March 25th, O’Brien will speak at the Memorial Health Gym (Red Barn) on the Austin Peay State University campus as part of the annual Student Affairs Unity Celebration. O’Brien will deliver a speech titled “Diversity: On TV, Behind the Scenes and In Our Lives.”
APSU’s Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority to hold Dodgeball Tournament April 6th
March 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN – For the third consecutive year, the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority at Austin Peay State University will hold the popular Ball to the Walls Dodgeball Tournament.
The event, open to the public, will take place from 10:00am-12:30pm, Saturday, April 6th at the Memorial Health Building (“Red Barn”) at the APSU main campus.
All donations will go to The Special Olympics. There will be three divisions: men, women and co-ed. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System 8th Grade Career Fair Invites Local Business to Participate
October 19, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System’s Third Annual 8th Grade “Your Choice, Your Future” Career Exploration Day will be held November 16th at Austin Peay State University in the Memorial Health Building (Red Barn) from 7:00am–3:30pm. [Read more]
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 3
July 4, 2012
Part 3 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – Mickey Fisher was adjusting to college life, and playing basketball with “Fly” Williams. Austin Peay State University and the Clarksville community was attracting national attention. During all of this change and excitement, someone caught his eye.
Mary Hopson had graduated from Clarksville High School two years ahead of Mickey. They knew who each other was in high school, but because of their age difference, they never dated. Mary was one of three children from a regular,hard working, go to church on Sunday family. Very close to her father, with a couple of ” over-protective” brothers and a mother who could cook like nobody’s business, Mary Hopson was raised just like Mickey Fisher. Their families never had a lot of money, never had all the latest “things,” they just made the best out of what they had, and they were happy about it.
Memories of Mickey – Remembering Mickey Fisher Part 2
July 3, 2012
Part 2 of a 5 Part Series
Clarksville, TN – Mickey Fisher came out of Clarksville High School as one of the best basketball players Clarksville had ever seen. We had come to expect that he would play college ball somewhere, and with the history his family had with Austin Peay State University, the assumption was that he would play in Clarksville. According to his mother, Myra, he had been offered a scholarship to Jacksonville, but chose to stay in Clarksville and play for the Governors.
It was a delicate situation with his father, George Fisher, still coaching at APSU, and his mother working there as well. Myra Fisher told me, “We hoped it was alright, and that people didn’t see it as a problem, but Mickey knew that he wasn’t going to get any favors, and would have to work hard and earn his spot on the team.”
APSU Homecoming 2011 is October 24th-30th with the theme ‘Jurassic Peay’
October 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate Homecoming 2011 with the theme, “Jurassic Peay.”
Homecoming is October 24th-30th. Here is a list of events planned as part of the weeklong celebration. Many of the events are open to the public. [Read more]
