Record number of military graduates honored at APSU coin presentation ceremony
May 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Before Austin Peay State University celebrates its 88th Spring Commencement on May 5th, those active duty and military veterans graduating alongside their classmates were honored for their dedication in the classroom and in service to the nation.
A record number of graduating seniors were honored at the military and veteran graduate recognition and coin presentation ceremony on May 3rd, as 76 men and women were recognized and presented with APSU’s military coin, as well as a special cord to wear with their commencement regalia.
Austin Peay held Coin Presentation Ceremony for military graduates Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. (Henry Kilpatrick, APSU)
More than 100 Austin Peay freshman students inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
May 4, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, April 13th, 2017 more than 100 Austin Peay State University freshman students were inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) National Honor Society.
“This is the largest crowd I have seen at an induction in over a decade,”Dr. Steven Ryan, professor of languages and literature and ALD faculty advisor, said.
Over 100 Austin Peay State University Freshman were inducted into the the Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) National Honor Society. (APSU)
Planters Bank Presents to show “A League of Their Own” at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Sunday, May 7th
May 4, 2017
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series next movie is “A League of Their Own”. This movie will be shown this Sunday, May 7th, 2017 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 2:00pm.
“A League of Their Own” is about two sisters (Geena Davis and Lori Petty) joining the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. The film’s all-star cast also includes Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell, with Tom Hanks as the team’s washed-up, hard-drinking coach.
“Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show “A League of Their Own” this Sunday at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Hilltop Super Market to hold 2nd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off and Car Show May 5th and 6th
May 4, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Hilltop Super Market will host the 2nd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off and Car Show this Friday and Saturday, May 6th and 7th. This event is being held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away two years ago.
Friday night is the car show with live music and the BBQ Cook Off will be on Saturday.
2nd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off and Car Show to be held at Hilltop Super Market this Friday and Saturday, May 5th and 6th.
Clarksville dedicates Frank Sutton statue
May 3, 2017
Actor, soldier, humanitarian honored in hometown
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017, a statue of actor Frank “Sgt. Carter” Sutton, who was born and raised in Clarksville, was dedicated on Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville.
A crowd of more than 150 people — including a large group of third-grade students from Clarksville Academy and a busload of Coldwell Banker Realtors — gathered to watch Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, statue project leader Mark Holleman, and sculptor Scott Wise pull the shroud from the bronze image.
The completed statue of Frank Sutton was unveiled at 1:30pm Wednesday near the Roxy Theatre on Franklin Street by Mark Holleman, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and sculptor Scott Wise.
APSU Wind Ensemble to perform outdoor Star Wars concert on May 4th
May 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, May 4th, 2017, The Force will be with Austin Peay State University as the APSU Wind Ensemble invites you to celebrate the music of Star Wars with a free musical program featuring the series’ iconic score.
APSU School of Nursing and county health department receive grant for breast health
May 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Five years ago, Dr. Patty Orr, Austin Peay State University professor of nursing, and Joey Smith, director of the Montgomery County Health Department, made an unsettling discovery.
After looking into incidents of breast cancer in this area, they discovered that the mortality rate was disproportionately higher among women from traditionally under served populations.
Dr. Nancy Orr with the Susan G. Komen Foundation presents a check to Montgomery County Health Department Director Joey Smith for beast health. (APSU)
Dr. Kristine Nakutis named as executive director of the Austin Peay State University Center at Fort Campbell
May 2, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Kristine V. Nakutis has been hired as the executive director of the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell, effective May 15th, 2017.
A retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, Nakutis comes to Austin Peay from Jackson State Community College, where she has served as veterans affairs coordinator since 2015.
APSU’s Kristine V. Nakutis
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Food for Fines, May 1st – 14th
May 1, 2017
Patrons with fines on their accounts can exchange one food donation for $1.00 in eligible fines
Clarksville, TN – From May 1st through May 14th, 2017 the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be accepting food donations in exchange for $1.00 of eligible fines for each item.
This year’s Food for Fines benefits Manna Café, a non-profit organization that feeds the hungry.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is bring back its Food for Fines to be held May 1st-14th, 2017.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce May Events
May 1, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce several May events, providing opportunities for networking, education and recognition.
2015-16 Chamber Chairman Tommy Bates and 2016-17 Chairman Sidney Johnson pass the ceremonial gavel during the exchange of leadership at the Chamber’s 2016 Annual Dinner & Gala.
