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.
Austin Peay State University history professor accepts Gandhi leadership award in London
June 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Somaditya Banerjee, history professor at Austin Peay State University (APSU) went to London, England, in May to accept the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award.
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India presented Banerjee the award May 20th, 2019 at the House of Commons during the NRI World Congress.
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India presented Dr. Somaditya Banerjee, with Austin Peay State University, the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award. (APSU)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens in Clarksville, Friday
June 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Paul and Armi Rhodes of Live Better Clarksville are proud to announce the Grand Opening of Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 1825 Madison Street, this Friday, June 28th, 2019 from 7:00am to 9:00pm.
The first 200 people in line will draw numbers to receive various ‘mystery prizes’. 50 winners will win free smoothies for a year, and one lucky grand prize winner will receive a custom-made “Troptastic” Corn Hole game set.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be offering $2.99 smoothies all day Friday, (June 28th) and $1.99 smoothies with food purchase on Saturday, (June 29th).
Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 1825 Madison Street opens this Friday.
Discovery of unexpected heritage turns APSU graduate into budding Holocaust scholar
June 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In 2017, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) student Shawn Harding discovered his family had fled Eastern Europe following a violent persecution of that region’s Jewish residents.
In 1905, a nice Catholic family from the Ukraine/Poland border immigrated to the U.S. with very few belongings and one big secret – they weren’t Catholic. More than 110 years later, the family’s great-grandchildren finally learned the truth.
Austin Peay graduate Shawn Harding. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show “Aquaman” this Saturday
June 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, June 29th, 2019, Movies in the Park will feature “Aquaman” at Heritage Park. In it’s 14th season, Movies in the Parks is the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm and include walking on water with Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM and experiencing breathing underwater with Waterdogs Scuba and Safety.
“Aquaman” playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Youth Baseball, Softball clinics at Heritage Park
June 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be holding youth baseball and softball clinics for kids ages 3-14 at Heritage Park.
Baseball and softball clinics meet weekly from 6:00pm to 8:00pm July 22nd to August 12th at Heritage Park Baseball Complex, 1241 Peachers Mill Road.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Baseball and Softball clinics registration deadline for four-week sessions is July 15th.
14th Annual Frolic on Franklin accepting Vendor Applications
June 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The 14th annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” is currently accepting applications for booth space.
The event will be held on Saturday, September 14th, from 8:30am to 3:30pm, in the 100-block of Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Coordinated by the Roxy Regional Theatre, the street event offers 30 vendor spaces where artists can showcase and sell fine arts and hand-crafted items, such as photography, paintings and drawings, pottery, jewelry, glass items, and more. The event also includes a variety of entertainment and kids’ activities throughout the day.
14th Annual Frolic on Franklin is set for Saturday, September 14th.
APSU Clay Target Team wins four team titles, seven individual titles at state championships
June 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clay Target Team won four collegiate team state titles last week at the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program championships in Nashville Tennessee.
Team members also claimed seven individual titles. Here are the honors:
Austin Peay State University Clay Target Team (L to R) Makayla Boisseau, coach Marty Moore, Wylie Randall, John Michael Baggett and Hunter Purviance.
APSU to host world premiere of new play by Oscar- and Pulitzer-winning writer John Patrick Shanley
June 24, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of acting and directing Talon Beeson doesn’t like to brag, but he couldn’t help himself during a recent recruiting event in Ohio.
Along with promotional materials about the APSU Department of Theater and Dance, he brought along a simple flyer announcing the department’s 2019-20 season.
John Patrick Shanley
Mic Check Monday features Hard Luck Revelers, G.F. Lott, Sons of Mary tonight
June 24, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Mic Check Monday concert series will feature two Pop/Rock bands and a reading on June 24th, 2019 at Downtown Commons. Concerts will take place each Monday in June and July.
Opening the event at 6:00pm is Hard Luck Revelers. The group is new together, but their rhythm section is from Fleetwood Mac tribute band Gypsy. You’ll hear classic rock and dance music.
