Pillars of Hope 9/11 commemorative art exhibit to be held at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, September 4th-23rd
August 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County has a personal and profound connection to September 11th with many military heroes and families calling Clarksville their home.
So it is no surprise that almost 2000 tiles have been hand painted by Clarksville-Montgomery County residents as part of the Pillars of Hope: Remembering our Heroes through Art and Reflection since late 2012. A project dedicated to the memory of the September 11th attacks on our nation that honors and remembers those who serve our country.
Pillars of Hope traveling public art exhibit to be displayed at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library honors our heroes and community.
APSU recognizes outstanding professors with 2019 Faculty Awards
August 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On August 14th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Alisa White honored several outstanding faculty members during an awards ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Joe Shakeenab, Gilbert Pitts and Rex Gandy. (APSU)
Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Military Veterans
August 9, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is celebrating its 75th year of serving military veterans primarily in Clarksville-Montgomery County.
To commemorate this significant achievement, the VSO is hosting a celebration on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Veterans Plaza located at 350 Pageant Lane in Clarksville.
Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Military Veterans on August 24th.
Advance Financial to hold Free Backpack Give Away Saturday, July 19th
July 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, July 19th, 2019, Advance Financial will be celebrating Back-To-School in Tennessee by giving away 100 new backpacks to Clarksville-Montgomery County area students.
Advance Financial on Madison Street to hold Backpack Giveaway for Local Students this Friday.
Billy Atkins Family and Legends Bank partner to create scholarship for APSU students
July 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a generous gift from Billy Atkins and Legends Bank to create the Billy Atkins Family Endowed Scholarship. Atkins will provide additional funding to allow the scholarship to be awarded during the 2019-20 academic year.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Billy Atkins and APSU Vice President Ronald Bailey sign paperwork to create the new scholarship. (APSU)
Clarksville’s annual reading of The Declaration of Independence to be held July 4th
June 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On July 4th, 2019 at 9:00am, the annual reading of The Declaration of Independence will take place on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse located on North Second Street in Clarksville. The Clarksville-Montgomery County community is invited to attend this event in Downtown Clarksville.
“The Fourth of July is more than barbecues, fireworks and family gatherings,” said David Brockman, event organizer. “This isn’t a protest or political rally. The goal of this event is to remind us all that the holiday has a deeper symbolic meaning.”
Annual reading of The Declaration of Independence to be held on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse, July 4th.
APSU to keep local job market strong with new survey and business and industry summit
May 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) has developed a national reputation in recent years for its innovative practices, and in the next few months, the University will take another step forward by attempting to predict the future.
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White speaks at a previous industry summit. (APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 2nd, 2019
April 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, 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 GIS student’s road closure map unveiled on Clarksville’s new website
April 17, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – When the City of Clarksville launched its new website on April 8th, 2019 that day’s news release lauded “a fresh, easy-to-navigate and more powerful website that will enhance the city’s ability to engage and serve its citizens.” Austin Peay State University’s GIS Center helped create one of the engaging elements that lives on the city’s new homepage – an interactive map that continuously updates with road maintenance and closure information.
Bryndon Rhoton, a computer information systems junior at Austin Peay State University, designed the road closure map on the City of Clarksville’s website.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held April 4th, 2018
April 2, 2019
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
