Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 9th through October 11th, 2014
October 6, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Walk With the Naturalist, History of Dunbar Cave and Bird Hike.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Costume Swap
October 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is gearing up for all the Halloween fun, and this year, they will be introducing a new feature to the line-up: The Halloween Costume Swap!
If you have an old costume that no longer fits, isn’t your style, or is just taking up too much room in your closet, Clarksville Parks and Recreation has the answer! [Read more]
Prized bull brings in $14,500 for APSU Agriculture Department
October 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Big John, an 1,800-pound bull, was a source of pride for the Austin Peay State University Department of Agriculture. Students on the department’s beef show team took the animal to several regional shows, where his size and power often impressed the judges.
Last month, the University decided to sell this prize-winning animal, with the hope of earning a few thousand dollars for the growing Department of Agriculture. During a special sale on Sept. 23 at the APSU Farm, three bidders joined together to buy Big John for $14,500.
Mark Barnett, APSU President Alisa White, Dan Askew, Billy Atkins, Lois Bartee, Lucas Haley, Matt Barnett.
International journal to publish several articles by APSU nursing faculty
October 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The international journal Nursing Clinics of North America is considered one of the top scholarly publications in that field, and the spring issue, known as a clinic, will feature articles by 11 Austin Peay State University School of Nursing faculty members.
The nursing professors were selected to contribute to the publication because Dr. Chita Farrar, APSU professor of nursing, was invited to guest edit the issue.
APSU Professor of Nursing Dr. Chita Farrar.
Kiara Young Crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2015 in Clarksville Saturday night
October 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Miss Tennessee USA was crowned Saturday night, making her Tennessee’s next hopeful in the 2015 Miss USA pageant.
Miss Greater Nashville, Kiara Young, accepted her new crown from the reigning Miss Tennessee USA, Kristy Landers Niedenfuer of Nashville. Niedenfuer also placed in the top 20 at the Miss USA pageant this past June in Baton Rouge.
Miss Tennessee USA 2015, Kiara Young, accepts her crown from Miss Tennessee USA 2014, Kristy Landers Niedenfuer, and Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2015, Hannah Faith Greene.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 5th, 2014
October 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: The Indoor Aquatic Center, Youth Basketball League registration, Fun with Fido at Bark in the Park costume contest, and Fright on Franklin Costume Contest.
The Indoor Aquatic Center is now open.
Quarterly gains endure September’s volatility
October 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – September reinforced its reputation as one of the worst months for stocks. The S&P 500, for example, dropped 1.5%. Thankfully, the declines over the past two weeks weren’t enough to entirely erase the gains we have seen over the past quarter.
In fact, the broad-market index, which reached a record high on September 18th, just managed to post its seventh straight quarterly gain.
Frazier Allen
Crow Community Center to begin a new Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Program
October 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Are you ready for a change? The Crow Community Center is set to begin a brand new program to encourage healthy lifestyles in the community.
This program, intended to help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight, is based on the PILI Ohana Program which focuses on weight control, behavior change, social systems, and lifestyle.
Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Program at Crow Community Center beginning October 11th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Basketball League registration ends October 6th
October 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – There’s still time to register your child for this season of Youth Basketball, but you’d better hurry! Registration for the Youth Basketball League will be closing on October 6th.
Onsite registration is available at any of the three Community Centers, as well as at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office through Monday, October 6th.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum October 2014 Exhibits and Activities
October 2, 2014
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.
In the month of August, the Museum will feature Leslie Shiels: Dizygotic, Women Painting Women, Recent Works by Susan Bryant and Billy Renkl, Richard Hogan: My View, Margaret Evangeline: From the Collection, Aletha Carr: New Connections, Children’s Room: The Wonders of Light, Family Day: Bubble Blast in the Courtyard, Let’s Find: Bugs, Fall Break Model Trains, Art & Lunch Film: Man Ray: Prophet of Avant-Garde, and Pumpkin Palooza.
Assemblage with Marbles by Aletha Carr.
