APSU student Mary Sencabaugh creates mural honoring 2017 eclipse
September 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On the afternoon of August 21st, 2017, the skies over Clarksville will go dark for approximately two minutes as a total solar eclipse blacks out the sun.
A once-in-a-lifetime event, the eclipse figures to draw hundreds of amateur and professional stargazers to town for the brief opportunity to witness history.
APSU student Mary Sencabaugh’s Eclipse Mural.
Austin Peay State University Physics Student visits National Lab, Discovers Quasar
September 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Quasars—massive black holes that emit large amounts of radiation—are among the brightest objects in the universe, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to identify.
For centuries, they’ve been mistaken for other shining celestial objects, and in recent years, astronomers had yet to accurately identify a certain one of these brilliant specks in the southern sky.
Austin Peay physics student Jacob Robertson
Platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard to headline APSU’s 2016 Homecoming Concert
September 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – As a part of the 2016 Austin Peay State University Homecoming week of events, the APSU Govs Programming Council (GPC) presents a concert featuring platinum recording artist Frankie Ballard, featuring special guest Jason Mizelle.
The concert takes place Thursday, October 20th, at 7:00pm in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on the University campus. Tickets are $10.00 for students until October 2nd and $20.00 for students after October 3rd, and may be purchased online at www.austinpeaytickets.com
2016 APSU Homecoming to feature concert featuring Frankie Ballard.
11th Annual “FROLIC ON FRANKLIN: A Celebration of the Arts” to be held this Saturday, September 24th
September 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Historic Downtown Clarksville is gearing up for the 11th Annual “FROLIC ON FRANKLIN: A Celebration of the Arts” on Saturday, September 24th, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This free event will showcase the works of more than 30 artists, staged entertainment and art demonstrations — all along the 100 block of historic Franklin Street.
A variety of original fine art, as well as handmade crafts, will be on display including paintings and photography, jewelry, clay garden items, woodwork, purses and scarves, pottery, candles, jewelry, woven and knitted items, and seasonal gifts. Items will be for sale with prices ranging from $2.00 to $500.00.
11th Annual “Frolic on Franklin” is set for September 24th, 2016.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon set for October 11th
September 21, 2016
Topic is “Finding your Audience”
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce presents artist Miranda Herrick as the speaker at its Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday, October 11th. The event begins at 11:30am and will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road.
Herrick was born in Vicenza, Italy in 1977. Her father’s military career took her family many places before they settled in Clarksville in the early 1990’s.
Artist Miranda Herrick to speak at next Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon.
Fun with Fido to feature dog-friendly costume contests
September 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Bring your 4-legged family members for a day of contests, prizes and more the final Fun with Fido event of the season on Saturday, September 24th.
This fun, free event will take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at King’s Run Bark Park located at Liberty Park.
APSU student Austin Ward fights for music education in Washington, D.C.
September 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University music education student Austin Ward is far from a natural-born politician; his first love will always be music.
However, Ward’s time as a university student has taught him that there is much more to music than just his instrument – and that music is worth fighting for at the highest levels of government.
Austin Peay music education student Austin Ward
Austin Peay State University to hold Grand opening for Wayne and Marianne Ard Building October 13th
September 20, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate the grand opening of the Wayne and Marianne Ard Building — the new home of the University’s Health and Counseling Services— on Thursday, October 13th, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The event will begin at 2:30pm, and is free and open to the public. A building tour and reception will follow at 3:00pm.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for APSU Wayne and Marianne Ard Building to be held Thursday, October 13th.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is September 21st, 2016
September 19, 2016
The 149th Meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “The 11th Tennessee Infantry”
“The 11th Tennessee Infantry” is the topic for the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable meeting.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Free Concert and Movie at Liberty Park September 24th
September 19, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce Inside Out is coming to the big screen Saturday, September 24th as part of the 2016 Movies in the Park series.
Movies in the Park will take place at the Liberty Park Amphitheater, located at 1188 Cumberland Drive. Pre-show activities will include a free concert with local singer/songwriter, Sarah Jayne at 4:00pm and Christian music artist, Alphonse Prather at 5:00pm.
Disney’s “Inside Out” to be shown at Liberty Park Saturday, September 24th.
