Austin Peay State University hosting CSM Darol Walker Award Ceremony on April 28th
April 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Colonel Rob Salome, garrison commander at Fort Campbell, will visit Austin Peay State University at 8:00am on April 28th to help recognize an outstanding APSU ROTC cadet during the annual CSM Darol Walker Award Ceremony and Breakfast.
Jack B. Turner established the award several years ago in honor of Darol Walker, retired vice president of Jack B. Turner and Associates Inc. in Clarksville and retired command sergeant major in the U.S. Army.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Go Commando Half Marathon set for October 16th and 17th
August 1, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Rotary Club is pleased to present the 2015 Go Commando Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Fun Run & Shadow Run powered by CDE Lightband. Go Commando is a nonprofit event with proceeds going to many local charities and community projects.
The event begins on Friday, October 16th, 2015 with the Health & Fitness Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center from 11:00am – 8:00pm and again on Saturday, October 17th, from 7:00am – 12:00pm.
Clarksville Rotary Club inducts new Officers
June 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Rotary Club inducted new officers and recognized members for their service during their annual Paul Harris Fellow Dinner at the Clarksville Country Club, Tuesday night, June 7th.
Clarksville Rotary Club, Officers for 2014-2015, Mike Rainey, Past President; Steve Kemmer, Treasurer; Kim Davis, Sergeant at Arms; Dan Dickerson, Secretary, Joe Sweeten, President Elect; and Betty Burchett Club President.
(L-R) Mike Rainey, Steve Kemmer, Kim Davis, Dan Dickerson, (Seated) Joe Sweeten, and Betty Burchett.
Austin Peay State University presents Walker Award to Cadet Nathan Brewer
May 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The recipient of the 2013 Command Sgt. Maj. Darol Walker Award at Austin Peay State University is one of the nation’s top ROTC cadets.
Cadet Nathan Brewer with APSU’s Governors Guard Battalion of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) was presented the award during a breakfast ceremony held Thursday, May 2nd at APSU. He already has prior military service, having been assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group and 82nd Airborne Division.
ROTC Cadet Nathan Brewer (center) was named the recipient of the 2013 Command Sgt. Maj. Walker Award during a breakfast ceremony May 2 at Austin Peay State University. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Darol Walker (right, for whom the award is named) and local businessman Jack Turner (who created the award) also are shown. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
48th Annual Rotary Dinner Auction to be held at Wilma Rudolph Event Center March 2nd
February 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County has long been recognized for its positive influence in the agriculture communities across the State and across the Nation. Montgomery County has always had a strong 4-H program for our young people.
Tennessee 4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities.
Tracy Jackson, President of the Clarksville Rotary Club, John Bartee, Montgomery County Ag-Extension Director and Lynne Griffey local Artist. Mrs. Griffey was commissioned to paint this year’s original piece to be auctioned at the 48th annual Rotary Auction Dinner
Clarksville’s Liberty Park opened Friday
May 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Liberty Park opened yesterday morning at dawn and Clarksvillians were ready and waiting for the opening of the park areas of the new Clarksville Marina.
Fishermen were the first on hand. They had been eying the pond for months looking forward for the chance to be one of the first anglers to try their luck there. By 10:00am around 20 anglers had staked out their positions around the banks.
Some young fishermen getting ready to try their luck at the Liberty Park pond.
Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club Welcomed Major General James C. McConville To Austin Peay State University
May 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed special speaker Commanding General of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Major General James C. McConville to this morning’s breakfast on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
The breakfast was attended by city leaders including Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall and Rotarian members from both the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary and the Clarksville Rotary clubs.
Major General James C. McConville with the Clarksville Sunrisse Rotary Club. (Photo by Steven Joseph)
First Thursday ArtWalk,February 2nd
January 27, 2012
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – The Historic Downtown Clarksville Association (DCA), is proud to announce the First Thursday ArtWalk for February, 2012.
This months artwalk will be held on February 2nd, 5:00pm until 8:00pm, and as always will be held in the shops and galleries on Franklin Street, Strawberry Alley, Main Street and Second Street. Participating merchants include The Framemaker, Ingredients, New South Coffee, ARTifacts, Hodgepodge, and many more.
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Austin Peay State University Foundation selects new members to serve for 2012
January 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foundation has selected 14 new members for 2012.
The APSU Foundation provides the structure through which the University can work directly with special volunteers and community leaders to enhance the financial well being of the University. The Foundation’s purpose is to financially support the University.
The Foundation is a separate entity and is chartered by the state, with the authority to receive private gifts in support of the University. Through its executive committee, the Foundation makes its own policy decisions. The University provides administrative support to the Foundation. [Read more]
November First Thursday ArtWalk
October 31, 2011
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on November 3rd, from 5:00pm–8:00pm.
Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts, sent us this information about November’s artistic extravaganza. Participating merchants include Ingredients, Edward’s Steakhouse, Couture Crush, ARTifacts, Fleur de leis, Hodgepodge, and many more. [Read more]
