Planters Bank Presents… Film Series at Roxy Regional Theatre kicks off March with Disney’s “The Lion King”
February 15, 2018
Clarksville, TN – March comes “in like a lion” on the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville — “The Lion King”, that is — when the Planters Bank Presents… Film Series at the Roxy Regional Theatre returns on Sunday, March 4th, at 2:00pm, with Disney’s award-winning animated masterpiece.
Tickets will be available at the Roxy Regional Theatre during regular box office hours, beginning February 26th.
Disney’s “The Lion King” to be shown at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents… Film Series on Sunday, March 4th, 2018.
Austin Peay State University College of STEM starts Drone Racing Team
February 15, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On a recent, sunny afternoon, a small aircraft buzzed past flapping banners on the Austin Peay State University intramural field. The pilot, wearing a pair of virtual reality glasses, stood several feet away, maneuvering a quadcopter drone around a series of obstacles with a remote control.
Austin Peay starts Drone Racing team to promote the College of STEM.
Clarksville Lock Storage Aims to Collect 25,000 Pairs of Shoes to Help Soles4Souls Fight Global Poverty
February 14, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville residents’ unwanted shoes can help provide meaningful opportunities that many in developing nations need, which is why Clarksville Lock Storage has launched a shoe drive to collect 25,000 pairs of new or gently used shoes.
The shoes that the local business collects will be delivered to Soles4Souls–a non-profit social enterprise that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Founded in 2006, the organization has distributed more than 30 million pairs of new and used shoes in 127 countries.
Clarksville Lock Storage launches 25,000 pair shoe drive to help non-profit Soles4Souls
APSU hosting Spring Graduation Gala February 26th-27th
February 14, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Registrar’s Office will host its Fifth Annual Graduation Gala this month.
This spring’s gala will be from 2:00pm-5:30pm on February 26th, and from 10:00am to 2:00pm on February 27th, in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.
Fifth Annual Graduation Gala to be held February 26th and 27th.
Clarksville Historic Urban Trails Brought to Life
February 13, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Local historian Carolyn Ferrell and Montgomery County IT ArcGIS Specialist Bryce Hester teamed up to bring three historic urban trails to life in Clarksville.
An urban trail is not a built path through natural scenery but a virtual trail that uses existing sidewalks and crosswalks to lead walkers through a route of interesting urban sights.
The trails Ferrell laid out entices walkers with open-air history lessons packed with interesting historical tidbits about Clarksville’s past.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for February 14th – 17th, 2018
February 13, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events include: Entering the Underworld, Dunbar Cave Jeopardy and Duck, Duck, GOOSE.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Austin Peay State University professor contributes to BBC animated special, “The Highway Rat”
February 12, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On Christmas day, when four million Britons saw a talking rat on the telly, they also glimpsed the creative work of an Austin Peay State University professor.
That evening, BBC One broadcast the animated special “The Highway Rat,” based on a popular British children’s book, and Scott Raymond, APSU assistant professor of animation and former DreamWorks animator, contributed about 20 seconds to the movie.
BBC One animated special “The Highway Rat”.
Austin Peay State University gives Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” a comic book makeover
February 11, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In the late 1940s, shortly after World War II, American comic books took on the daring subject of love. Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, helped popularize these soap opera-like tales with his comic “Young Romance.”
The brightly colored covers—which would later inspire Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art creations—featured couples embracing or kissing, often with someone crying in the background.
APSU Police Promote Seatbelt Safety
February 10, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Campus Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its fifth annual Seatbelts Are for Everyone (SAFE) campaign.
This statewide initiative is designed to increase seatbelt and child passenger safety restraint usage through the implementation of occupant-protection programs, public events and checkpoints throughout Tennessee. The SAFE campaign began February 1st, 2018 and concludes August 1st, 2018.
APSU Campus Police team with Tennessee Highway Safety Office for Seatbelts Are for Everyone (SAFE) campaign.
Fort Defiance announces living history events
February 10, 2018
Clarksville’s Civil War story meshes with Black History Month
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
