Roxy Regional Theatre launches ‘I Support the Arts’ campaign with “The Earth Without Art Is Just ‘Eh'” Yard Signs
October 27, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is offering a different type of yard sign after this especially contentious and divisive political season.
“The Earth Without Art Is Just ‘Eh'” vertical yard signs are a new grassroots fundraiser to support the iconic Roxy Regional Theatre organization with a 38-year tenure in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
“With all of the divisive political advertisements surrounding the November election, we hope to launch an ‘I Support the Arts’ campaign that can bring unity to the community around the idea of supporting the arts,” said Ryan Bowie, Executive Director of the Roxy Regional Theatre.
The Earth Without Art Is Just ‘Eh’ Yard Signs available at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Chris and Laura Binkley create Maxie Dean Grizzard Agriculture Endowment for APSU students
October 27, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Chris and Laura Binkley recently made a generous contribution to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation to establish the Maxie Dean Grizzard Agriculture Endowment to benefit APSU students.
Maxie Dean Grizzard
Clarksville Transit System’s Spooky Bus will offer Free Rides Friday, Saturday
October 26, 2020
CTS Spooky Special ready to roll again
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System (CTS) Spooky Special is back for another Spooky Clarksville tour.
The Halloween-adorned bus will run the streets of Clarksville, offering free rides on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st, 2020.
The Spooky Special, or 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 local public transportation service and to thank consistent passengers.
Clarksville Transit System’s Spooky Special
This Week at APSU: Feed a Gov gives Food to Austin Peay Students in need
October 26, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) students who need help putting food on the table can get free hot meals through a new Austin Peay State University Foundation program.
But those students must visit www.apsu.edu/feed-a-gov this week to fill out a survey to make sure they are added to the program.
APSU’s SGI and Tennessee State Parks set “good fire” at Dunbar Cave
October 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On a clear October afternoon, 15 acres of restored native prairie at Dunbar Cave State Park in Clarksville, Tennessee, went up in flames. Smoke lifted high over city streets and neighborhoods, while community volunteers and officials with the Tennessee Division of Natural Areas cheered on a well-planned prescribed fire to help promote and enhance native prairie species.
The restored native prairie before the fire. (APSU)
APSU’s Candlelight Ball to return next May
October 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last spring, the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic caused Austin Peay State University (APSU) to cancel its premier social event, the Candlelight Ball, for the first time in 36 years.
The ball, which raises money for vital student scholarships, is set to return next spring, and organizers are working to keep the annual celebration from suffering another disruption.
The 2019 (pre-COVID-19 pandemic) Austin Peay State University Candlelight Ball. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to hold final Movies in the Park for 2020 on October 24th
October 22, 2020
Guests are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 24th, 2020, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the Park presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams will take place for the final time of 2020 at Liberty Park Athletic Field.
Disney’s 2019 release “The Lion King” will be the movie, and activities will begin at 4:00pm, followed by the movie at sunset, which is around 6:15pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Movies in the Park to show “The Lion King” this Saturday Liberty Park Athletic Field.
Cirque Italia is coming to Clarksville
October 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical trip around the globe.
Can you guess where our final destination will be? Trust us Clarksville Tennessee this is one adventure you cannot afford to miss! And it’ll only be here for one weekend!
APSU adding downtown parking options for public
October 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In an effort to meet public demand for Downtown Clarksville parking, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Parking Office has opened parking lots at Fourth and Main streets for public use.
Austin Peay State University parking map for losts 28, 29 and 30. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Foundation launches Feed a Gov program, providing free meals for students in need
October 21, 2020
Clarksville, TN – This fall, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation is using a Tennessee Community CARES Program grant to offer free hot meals to students in need.
