Austin Peay student wins state’s Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award
June 5, 2020
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University (APSU) social work student is one of five students in the state to win the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award.
Mallory Fundora – who just finished her second year at Austin Peay State University – won the award for her work with Project Yesu, a charity she founded when she was 11 to feed and educate children in Uganda.
Austin Peay State University student Mallory Fundora. (APSU)
Clarksville Downtown Market returns to Public Square, Saturday
June 4, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 6th, 2020, after three weeks at a temporary site in McGregor Park, the Clarksville Downtown Market presented by CDE Lightband will return to its home in Public Square with a full slate of farm and artisan vendors and several food trucks.
“McGregor Park North Extension was a wonderful temporary location for us,” said Trey Stroud, Market Manager for Clarksville Parks and Recreation. “But, we are just as eager to return to normal as the rest of the City, and seeing the Clarksville Downtown Market back in Public Square is a great step toward that.”
Clarksville Downtown Market
Austin Peay State University partners with Nevada, Reno, to host international tree ring symposium – virtually
June 4, 2020
Clarksville, TN – After the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of an annual geography conference, Austin Peay State University (APSU) stepped in to host a virtual gathering of the world’s top tree ring scientists.
Austin Peay State University to held International Tree Ring Symposium, virtually, May 29th. (APSU)
APSU alumni and friends give nearly $70,000 to campus community through Govs Give Back
June 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – During the Spring 2020 semester, Austin Peay State University (APSU) students, faculty and staff made many adjustments to conduct all classes online as a result of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The pandemic has also caused many members of the APSU campus community to experience unique personal difficulties in their lives.
Austin Peay State University Advancement Office. (APSU)
APSU alumni Lynn Von Hagen celebrates her role in ‘a new generation of women’ undertaking remote fieldwork
June 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate Lynn Von Hagen is living a lifelong dream working with elephants in the Kenyan bush while pursuing a doctoral degree at Auburn University.
Austin Peay State University alumni Lynn Von Hagen in Kenya. (APSU)
Altra Foundation awards Scholarships to 17 High School Seniors
May 31, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Graduations and other award ceremonies may have looked different this year, but the Altra Foundation was still excited to award 17 High School Seniors with $1,000 scholarships for 2020.
The Altra Foundation Community Service Scholarship is awarded to those that have demonstrated a history of community service to help build a stronger community.
17 High School Seniors Awarded Altra Foundation Scholarships
Clarksville McDonald’s to hold Drive by Parade for 23 Graduating Seniors
May 31, 2020
Clarksville, TN – A Clarksville McDonald’s says a celebration is in order! The graduating class of 2020 isn’t able to hold their diplomas high after shaking hands with their principal. However, communities are rallying together to throw celebrations for seniors like none other.
Local Clarksville McDonald’s owner-operator Emily Ellis is hosting a graduation parade for 23 crew members that graduated this year.
Manna Cafe begins weekly Summer Youth Meal Program
May 31, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Manna Cafe Ministries introduces Manna Mini Meals, a weekly summer youth meal program for children under the age of 18.
Manna Mini Meals is scheduled for every Thursday from 10:00am to 4:00pm beginning June 4th, 2020. The meals will be distributed at Manna’s Big House, 605 Providence Boulevard, Clarksville, TN, 37042 in front of the red door.
New Clarksville Animal Hospital to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, June 1st
May 31, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency will celebrate the opening of their new pet hospital in Clarksville with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, June 1st, 2020 at 1:00pm.
The ceremony will be held at the new facility located just off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at 685 Kennedy Lane, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040.
Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency – Clarksville
Austin Peay State University acting graduate lands yearlong Atlanta theatre internship
May 31, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumni Corey Finley, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in acting this spring, has landed a highly sought one-year acting internship at Actors Express in Atlanta.
Austin Peay State University graduate Corey Finley. (APSU)
