APSU students’ documentary selected for Nashville Film Festival
September 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A guitar thrums at the start of “Listen Hear” – an Austin Peay State University (APSU) student-produced documentary that explores the Clarksville music scene. Iconic Clarksville images – a downtown mural, a Strawberry Alley street sign, a theater marquee – flash across the screen.
(L to R) Austin Peay State University students Lizzy Patterson, Josef Clark and Taylor Moore collaborated on the film during Karen Bullis’ documentary production class last year. (APSU)
Planters Bank Presents… “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs” at Roxy Regional Theatre, Sunday
September 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Films are back at the Roxy Regional Theatre on the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville. The Roxy is serving up a host of family-friendly favorites!
The Planters Bank Presents… Film Series returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre this fall with the animated hit comedy “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs”, showing on the big screen this coming Sunday, September 22nd at 2:00pm.
Gold Star Memorial to be dedicated Saturday
September 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Gold Star families, military veterans and community members are invited to the dedication of a Gold Star Memorial on Saturday, September 21st at 12:30pm at the Veterans Plaza located at 305 Pageant Lane.
Clarksville City Hall
APSU working on second doctoral degree to serve area’s citizens and soldiers
September 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Next fall, Austin Peay State University (APSU) plans to address a mental health crisis shaking military communities across the nation when it unveils the institution’s second doctoral degree – a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling psychology – with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
Austin Peay proposes to convert the former Wesley Foundation Building into a public clinic. (APSU)
The Dawn Stanfill Foundation to hold 11th annual Dancing Til’ Dawn September 28th
September 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 28th, 2019, The Dawn Stanfill Foundation will be ending Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in style once again with the 11th annual Dancing Til’ Dawn event.
This year’s event is going to be a fabulous grecian themed evening where guests will enjoy an incredible silent auction, dinner, drinks, live music from the CrossRoads Band, and dancing at the F&M Bank Franklin Room!
11th annual Dancing Til’ Dawn to be held at F&M Bank Franklin Room on Saturday, September 28th. (Joan of Art Photography)
APSU hosts area high schools for JROTC Raider Challenge competition, Saturday
September 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Governors Guard ROTC cadets this weekend will host about 90 cadets from high schools from throughout the area in the Raider Challenge competition. The competition is this Saturday, September 21st, 2019 from 7:00am until 4:00pm at the APSU Clarksville campus.
Austin Peay cadets performing pushups, one of the tasks in the upcoming competition. (APSU)
Gateway Chamber Orchestra to perform at APSU George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, September 29th
September 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, September 29th, 2019, the Gateway Chamber Orchestra will host their first concert of the 2019-20 season Masterworks Series at 7:30pm. Season tickets are on sale now, as well as tickets for the opening concert titled ‘Artistry of Lorna McGhee.’
Season tickets are available now for the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 2019-20 season – Emotion Abounds.
Paint a Bowl with Arts for Hearts Clarksville at Downtown Commons
September 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – October is designated as “Tackling Hunger Month”. Arts for Hearts Arts Clarksville will host an Empty Bowls painting event to bring awareness to hunger in our community. Come paint a bowl and lend your creative hands and hearts on October 3rd, 2019 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street, Clarksville.
A limited number of handmade bowls will be available to paint and decorate.
Arts for Hearts Clarksville to hold Empty Bowls free painting event at Downtown Commons on October 3rd.
This Week at APSU: Soccer kicks off OVC season, Constitution Day, Acting Workshop
September 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has a lot going on this week from celebrating Constitution Day to getting free acting lessons from a Hollywood veteran, the theme of the week on campus is “Free.”
Constitution Day at APSU: Eat free or live free.
Clarksville earns ‘Best Place to Live’ rating
September 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville has achieved the high honor of being named the Best Place to Live in America by Money magazine.
The September 16th online edition of the magazine’s 100 Best Places feature leads with the headline: “No. 1. Clarksville, Tennessee. Thrive and save at the same time in this charming city.”
Downtown Clarksville
