APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Announces 2019 Ovation Award winners
March 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or “seek-ah”) invite the entire community to the 2019 Ovation Awards, a family-friendly celebration of the arts.
Billy Renkl is winner of this year’s Individual Artist Award.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation hosted Second Annual Red Carpet Teacher of the Year Awards
February 24, 2019
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation hosted its Second Annual Red Carpet Teacher of the Year Awards, sponsored by James Corlew Chevrolet. Other event sponsors included Elliott’s Jewelers and County Commissioner Charles Keene.
Congratulating the District Teachers of the Year are from left: O’Bee O’Bryant, Executive Director of the CMC Education Foundation; James Corlew of James Corlew Chevrolet; teachers Abraham Wolfe (9-12), Lindsay Karas (5-8), Deborah Chancellor (PreK-4); Director of Schools Millard House; and Education Foundation Chairman Lori Smith.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation Awards Nearly $16,000 in Great Idea Grants to CMCSS Educators
January 24, 2019
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation
Clarksville, TN – For the past 9 years, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation has offered Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) educators the opportunity to compete for funds that support innovation in their classrooms and special educational projects in a non-traditional way.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation offers CMCSS Educators Great Idea Grants.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable to hold next meeting on December 19th, 2018
December 16, 2018
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Heathcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Ulysses S. Grant
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held November 1st, 2018
October 31, 2018
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Phil Harpel Hired as New Military and Government Relations Position
October 10, 2018
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Phil Harpel to the Military and Government Relations position.
A lifelong resident of Clarksville-Montgomery County, Harpel has served in several roles supporting the members of our armed forces.
(L-R) Chamber Board Chairman, Jay Albertia; Military and Government Relations, Phil Harpel; Chamber Executive Director, Melinda Shepard.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 4th, 2018
October 2, 2018
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.
APSU College of Grad Studies sees record enrollment for fall
September 6, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Thomas Thornton knew he was pushing it. Classes were set to begin the next week at Austin Peay State University, so if he wanted to enroll in graduate school, he needed to do it that afternoon.
“I just knew I was being a slacker and hadn’t signed up yet,” Thornton, a Clarksville High School science teacher, said.
Austin Peay graduate students stand during commencement after receiving their graduate hoods. (Kim Balevre, APSU)
APSU/CMCSS form historic partnership to offer Japanese and Korean languages
August 2, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System launched a major partnership today (August 2nd) to become the state’s first public education institutions to offer both Japanese and Korean language courses to students.
The new classes, funded by grants from The Japan Foundation and the ALLEX Foundation, were developed to better serve the Japanese- and Korean-owned businesses investing in this region.
Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Alisa White and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Director of Schools Millard House announce a new partnership to provide Japanese and Korean.
Clarksville-Montgomery County holds 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at William O. Beach Civic Hall, Monday, with Guest Speaker Major (Ret,) Bill Summers, US Air Force.
Hundreds of people filled the room to honor America’s fallen soldiers, both known and unknown, as local leaders took turns at the podium sharing their thoughts on the meaning of the heroic sacrifice so many have made for this country, and the impact that sacrifice has had on us all.
Clarksville-Montgomery County hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the William O. Beach Civic Center.
