Cooling at the Cave to be held at Dunbar Cave, Saturday July 27th, 2019
July 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, 2019, the Friends of Dunbar Cave will celebrate the tradition of Cooling at the Cave from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the entrance to historic Dunbar Cave.
The concert is free and open to the public. What better way to spend a summer afternoon than Cooling at the Cave enjoying the music of the Cumberland Winds Jazz Project.
Prior to air conditioning being widely available, locals would gather at the mouth of the cave to enjoy the cool air gently blowing from the mouth of the cave.
Cooling at the Cave
Clarksville Parks and Recreation forming NFL Youth Flag Football League
July 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering an organized NFL flag football league for youths in Clarksville this fall. Boys and girls, ages 5-10 are invited to take part. Weekly practices begin August 24th, 2019 with league play on Saturdays through November 2nd at Liberty Park.
APSU twirler Melvin to compete at National Collegiate Championships
July 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On July 23rd-27th, 2019, Izzy Melvin, Austin Peay State University featured twirler, will represent the state of Tennessee at the National Collegiate Championships at the University of Notre Dame.
Melvin earned the right by winning Miss College Majorette of Tennessee at the Tennessee State Twirling Championships in April.
Austin Peay State University featured twirler Izzy Melvin. (APSU)
Austin Peay, Montgomery County work together to keep juveniles out of court, on campus
July 15, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Jaclyn Lyons grew up in Chicago, in a neighborhood so rough that most of her childhood friends ended up in prison, addicted to drugs or the victims of violence. In 2009, Lyons joined the U.S. Army to escape that bleak environment, but she never forgot the young faces of her friends from those years before they lost hope.
Dr. Jeff Thompson and Jaclyn Lyons talk to the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees. (APSU)
Ingredients for Hope set for July 27th
July 15, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, 2019, “Ingredients for Hope,” a Crockpot Meal Tasting event benefiting Clarksville’s Safehouse and Safeplace, will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Downtown Clarksville.
Girl Scout Troop 779 Ambassador Ryleigh Welsh has been working with Urban Ministries Director CC Carmack and Legal Aid Victim Advocate Tabitha Tackett to organize this event which will benefit families leaving the Safehouse and Safeplace shelters to establish homes of their own. Many of these families leave with nothing to start their new homes.
Ingredients for Hope to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 27th.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 20th – 21st, 2019
July 15, 2019
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 during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
The upcoming events include: Candlelight Yoga at the Cave, Make a Butterfly Feeder and Unknown Realms.
Dunbar Cave State Park.
Mic Check Monday to feature Angelia Williams July 15th
July 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On July 15th, 2019, the Mic Check Monday concert series will feature Soul, R&B, county/rock, and dance sessions at the Downtown Commons.
Opening the event at 6:00pm is Corey Michael Bryant, a country/rock/blues musician. Corey plays at the River Club on Friday evenings.
The next Mic Check Monday concert is July 15th
APSU Foundation elects new officers at spring 2019 dinner
July 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation elected three new officers to serve on its board during the spring dinner the foundation hosted for its members at the University’s Morgan University Center . Chairman Tommy Bates, Vice Chair Barry Kulback (’79) and Secretary Casey Jenkins were selected to lead the organization.
APSU Foundation elected officers (L to R) Tommy Bates, Barry Kulback and Casey Jenkins during Spring Dinner.
Southside Summer Nights concert to feature Queen City Committee, July 26th
July 12, 2019
Southside Summer Nights July Concert Tickets Available for Buy-One-Get-One
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, July 26th, 2019, the Southside Summer Nights concert will feature Queen City Committee. Buy-One-Get-One advance purchase tickets are now available for the event.
Purchase online tickets to the Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement event at EventBrite.com to receive special Buy-One-Get-One-Free pricing.
Queen City Committee to play at Southside Summer Nights concert at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement, July 26th.
APSU business student heading to national FBLA competition
July 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Surrounded by 100 state and international winners, Austin Peay State University (APSU) student Jacob Knight, waits to begin his test.
They have 60 minutes to answer 100 questions ranging from computer hardware to operating systems.
Austin Peay State University Student Jacob Knight
