2018 Austin Peay State University Homecoming King and Queen Crowned
November 2, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University announced the 2018 APSU Homecoming Court and crowned Homecoming King and Queen during halftime at the APSU Governors football game against Tennessee Tech at Fortera Stadium this past Saturday, October 27th.
LaQuandra McGhee a senior Social Work major was crowned Homecoming Queen. McGhee from Antioch Tennessee was sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi, NPHC, SODA.
Business Accounting major Jake Bumpus from Ashland City Tennessee crowned Homecoming King. Bumpus was sponsored by Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity.
LaQuandra McGhee was crowned Austin Peay State University Homecoming Queen and Jake Bumpus was crowned King Saturday at the APSU Football game against Tennessee Tech.
Make love not war with “Lysistrata” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 2nd – 10th
November 1, 2018
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre presents J.A. Ball and Michael M. Chemers’ contemporary take on Aristophanes’ bawdy anti-war comedy “Lysistrata”, November 2nd – November 10th, 2018. “What if they stopped a war because nobody came?” From this premise springs forth the first make-love-not-war play ever written.
In keeping with the theme of Season 36 — “Theatre You Can’t Resist” — Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre follows a group of women as they put up a resistance against Greece’s political climate to bring about unprecedented change.
Molly O’Brien and Drew Stairs star as “Lysistrata” and Archon in Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, November 2nd – November 10th.
APSU nursing students support grieving families at Walk to Remember event
November 1, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, a group of Austin Peay State University (APSU) nursing students traveled south to Brentwood to spend a Saturday supporting grieving families during the annual Walk to Remember.
The solemn event is hosted by Sharing of Middle Tennessee, a nonprofit group of parents whose lives have been touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life.
Austin Peay State University nursing students supported grieving families during the Walk to Remember event in Brentwood.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation provides safe Halloween Fun with Fright on Franklin
November 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreations’ Fright on Franklin continues to be one of Clarksville’s favorite events. Scores of local businesses and organizations participated this year, in what has become a Halloween tradition that receives rave reviews from all around, vendors, parents, and especially young trick-or-treaters.
“This was our tenth year and it was a huge success,” Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Rob Rayburn said. “We would estimate that there were about 6,000 people who came downtown between 3:00pm and 6:00pm on Saturday.
6,000 people enjoyed beautiful weather and great costumes Saturday at the 10th Annual Fright on Franklin in Downtown Clarksville.
Arts for Hearts Clarksville kicks off “Hello Clarksville-The Neighborhood Postcard project” November 1st
November 1, 2018
Arts for Hearts Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Arts for Hearts Clarksville, a program under the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council is using art to help build community connections.
Over the past two years volunteers have hosted more than 200 free art events throughout the community, including Fort Campbell and Gilda’s House in Nashville Tennessee. People of all ages come together with volunteers to explore and create art.
Hello Clarksville-The Neighborhood Postcard project
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held November 1st, 2018
October 31, 2018
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.
Korean-American artist Valery Jung Estabrook to visit Austin Peay State University
October 31, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s The New Gallery, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art + Design, is pleased to present “Valery Jung Estabrook: Three American Bodies” to continue an exciting 2018-19 exhibition season.
Estabrook is a multidisciplinary installation artist whose works explore the intersections of culture, identity and technology.
“Valery Jung Estabrook: Three American Bodies” exhibit opens November 5th and runs through December 5th at APSU.
Clarksville Transit System offers Free-Ride Food Drive
October 30, 2018
Clarksville Transit System
Clarksville, TN – In a holiday food program known as Basket of Thankfulness, Clarksville Transit System will offer free rides each Saturday in November to passengers who donate cans of food.
CTS will transfer the collected food to Manna Café Ministries, a local food charity, for distribution to people in need.
Clarksville Transit System Basket of Thankfulness will help Manna Cafe serve people in need.
Clarksville Transit System Spooky Special will roll October 30th-31st
October 29, 2018
Clarksville Transit System
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Transit System’s Spooky Special will be back for another two-day Spooky Tour this week.
The Halloween-adorned bus will run the streets of Clarksville, offering free rides on Tuesday, October 30th and Wednesday, October 31st.
The Spooky Special, or the Spooky Bus as some call it, is a Clarksville Transit System Halloween tradition that started 29 years ago to help residents get acquainted with the transportation service and to thank consistent passengers.
Clarksville Academy students gathered Monday to paint the Spooky Special, a Clarksville Transit System bus that will offer free rides on selected routes on October 30th-31st.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum November 2018 Exhibits and Activities
October 29, 2018
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in September at the Museum are: Max Garner: Personal View, Holiday from the Collection, Christmas Town, John Baeder: The Scenic Route, Camille Engel: Her Home Tennessee and Second Saturday Free Admission Day.
Christmas Town
