New Austin Peay State University Program promotes stronger teaching for APSU Professors
December 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A group of seven Austin Peay State University faculty members recently completed a new program at the school aimed at promoting excellence in teaching.
The APSU Office of Academic Affairs, the Title III Center for Teaching and Learning and the APSU Center for Extended and Distance Education recently co-sponsored the Faculty Teaching Program, which solicited a diverse group of top applicants from throughout APSU’s different colleges and academic departments.
APSU Faculty Teaching Program participants Dr. Karen Meisch, Dr. Emily Hanna Crane, Dr. Christine Mathenge, Dr. Stephen Truhon, Dr. Folashade Agusto, Dr. Jill Eichhorn and Dr. Thomas O’Conner. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU Staff)
New session of Olympic Style Archery to start at the Kleeman Community Center
December 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A new session of Olympic Style Archery will begin January 8th at the Kleeman Community Center.
Pre-registration is underway online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. The 8-week class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. [Read more]
Appleton Harley-Davidson spreads Christmas Cheer with Coffee and a Prayer Drive Thru
December 17, 2012
A Coffee and a Prayer Drive Through for You
Clarksville, TN – For most people the holidays are a time of cheer, for others it can be hard times when it comes to thinking of loved ones lost or perhaps in our town a husband or wife that is overseas in the military leaving their families behind unable to share Christmas with their loved ones.
APSU presented with deed to Madison Street house
December 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Standing on the long front porch, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall peeked through a window to the inside of a house that now belongs to the APSU Foundation.
On December 11th, Heritage Bank President Keith Bennett presented Hall with the deed to 1220 Madison Street, located across the street from McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home in the historic district.
Heritage Bank President Keith Bennett (left) shakes hands with APSU President Tim Hall on December 11th after presenting the deed to the house behind them, located at 1220 Madison Street. APSU plans to sell the property, with the proceeds going toward the Governors Stadium renovation project. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 16th, 2012
December 16, 2012
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:
- Christmas on the Cumberland and Free Activities
- Crow Community Center offers Indoor Soccer for youth
- Volunteer mentors needed for new Parks and Recreation program
- Chocolate Affair Tickets make the perfect gift!
Customs House Museum receives $500k donation from Clarksville Jaycees Foundation for new exhibit “Becoming Clarksville: Honoring Legacies of Leadership”
December 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is proud to announce that Heritage Hall, the museum’s main exhibit gallery in the 1898 Customs House building will be named in honor of the Clarksville Jaycees Foundation.
Artist concept of Customs House’s upcoming new exhibit “Becoming Clarksville: Honoring Legacies of Leadership” (Image by HealyKohler Design)
Jerry Cooksey joins Executive Team at First Advantage Bank
December 13, 2012
Former Chattanooga Banker Named Interim CFO for Growing Mid-State Bank
Clarksville, TN – Jerry Cooksey has joined the executive management team at First Advantage Bank. He will oversee all of the bank’s financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting, and regulatory compliance as acting Chief Financial Officer.
Jerry Cooksey
Lydia Walker sings Songs of the Christmas Season
December 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Local vocalist and musician Lydia Walker will present a two-hour performance of Christmas carols and secular music at Freedom Deli on December 22nd from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
“The performance is our Christmas gift to our customers,” said deli owner John Matagrano. This will be Walker’s second performance at that location.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hiring Part Time Associate Historical Interpreter
December 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the part-time Associate Historical Interpreter position.
The Associate Historical Interpreter will assist the Historical Interpreter with leading tours at Fort Defiance and in the daily operation of the Interpretive Center and park site. [Read more]
Christmas Down Home returns to Clarksville
December 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This Holiday season David Alford and Paul Carrol Binkley bring their much-loved heartwarming rendition of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” in Christmas Down Home back to APSU.
The show is a collection of Holiday stories, memories, and music from a simpler time born out of a previous show Alford and Binkley helped create called A Southern Christmas Sampler which was performed 1995-1999 in Nashville, TN.
Christmas Down Home
