Riverfest provides something for Everyone
September 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – By all accounts, this year’s Riverfest was a big success. The weather was perfect, attendance was strong, and the entertainment was top-notch.
Three days of activities began Thursday evening with the annual Riverfest Art Show at Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Kara Zahn and her team did a great job this year, bringing in a full house to view dozens of entries in multiple categories and age divisions.
Montgomery Gentry closed Riverfest 2019 in style, with a big crowd lining the hillside in front of the Miller Lite stage to watch an impressive Saturday night performance.
APSU’s Susan Bryant honors work of former students with new Reciprocity exhibit
September 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In the fall of 1982, a 28-year-old photographer named Susan Bryant arrived at Austin Peay State University (APSU) as an assistant professor in the school’s Department of Art.
She was just a few years older than her students, but as she shared her passion for the art form with them, she inadvertently made several lifelong friends.
Reciprocity: 37 Years of APSU Student Photographers,” runs through September 13th.
Friday’s Riverfest featured something for everyone
September 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The second night of Riverfest 2019 saw a diverse musical line-up that featured a range of genres from Country, to Rock, to R & B, all capped off by one of the nation’s premiere Pink Floyd tribute bands, American Floyd.
This year’s Family Zone, which is set up along the River Walk behind O’Charley’s, is once again filled with fun, games, entertainment and educational activities that will appeal to the whole family.
A busy Friday night at Riverfest featured great music on the banks of the Cumberland.
Clarksville’s Riverfest kicked Saturday off with Regatta Boat Race
September 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 7th, the 2019 Clarksville Riverfest Regatta took place at the McGregor Park Park Boat Ramp at 1:00pm. Fan-favorite cardboard boat race is celebrating it’s 13th year.
The Riverfest Regatta is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River were made of cardboard or plastic bottles along with a few other approved materials.
27 Teams took part in the 2019 Riverfest Regatta.
First-year APSU students give back through Freshman Service Project
September 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) 2019 freshmen class members began their academic careers on an altruistic note by participating in the Freshman Service Project, an annual event that allows freshman to bond while introducing them to nonprofit organization’s in the community on August 24th, 2019.
This year, 150 Austin Peay State University students volunteered at five nonprofits in the community. (APSU)
APSU’s Science on Tap fills Strawberry Alley Ale Works’ Pilsner Room
September 5, 2019
Written by Kyle Watts
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) kicked off its inaugural Science on Tap – a monthly lecture series that unites two great things, science and local brews – at Strawberry Alley Ale Works.
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. J. Allyn Smith talks black holes at the inaugural Science on Tap Sept. 3, 2019, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. (APSU)
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic Helps Make Marriage Work for Military Families
September 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In a time when nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone is using technology to help couples realize their happily ever afters.
Therapists at the Cohen Clinic, located at 775 Weatherly Drive in Clarksville, recently made it easier to nurture these relationships by breaking down the time and geography barriers to care by offering its first marriage workshop live online.
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone
Austin Peay State University commemorating Women’s Suffrage anniversary with year of Special Events
September 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is celebrating the anniversary of Women’s Suffrage with a year of special events.
On the unbearable hot morning of August 26th, 1920, anyone fanning themselves with that day’s Nashville Tennessean newspaper saw a frontpage photo of Gov. A. H. Roberts signing the state’s passage of the 19th Amendment.
A model of the proposed Clarksville statue honoring the 19th amendment.
“A Chorus Line” to Kick Off Season 37 at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 6 – September 28
September 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is high-stepping into Season 37 of live entertainment on the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville with a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition.
“A Chorus Line” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at 8:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 7:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Emily Rourke as Cassie and APSU theatre professor Darren Michael as Zach star in “A Chorus Line” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, September 6th – September 28th.
Clarksville’s 5th Annual Welcome Home Veterans Celebration has New Exhibits
September 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Welcome Home Veterans Celebration is adding two new exhibits to honor veterans and first responders. During September 18th-22nd, 2019, the public is invited to participate in dozens of events and activities and show their appreciation.
The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall at Clarksville’s Welcome Home Celebration.
