Manna Café Ministries, Hands & Feet 4 Christ to hold Back-to-School Giveaway
July 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Hands & Feet 4 Christ and Manna Café Ministries are hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway at the Manna Village (605 Providence Boulevard) on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
This Back-to-School Giveaway will have clothing available for children and parents in need, as well as free food and haircuts!
Back-to-School Giveaway to be held by Manna Café Ministries and Hands & Feet 4 Christ on August 3rd.
Billy Atkins Family and Legends Bank partner to create scholarship for APSU students
July 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a generous gift from Billy Atkins and Legends Bank to create the Billy Atkins Family Endowed Scholarship. Atkins will provide additional funding to allow the scholarship to be awarded during the 2019-20 academic year.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Billy Atkins and APSU Vice President Ronald Bailey sign paperwork to create the new scholarship. (APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held July 11th, 2019
July 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
APSU pilots eBooks program to reduce cost of college textbooks
July 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Here’s a fun question to ask your college professor friends: “How would you feel if all your students showed up on the first day of class with their books?” Paul Nicodemus, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of psychological science and counseling, has an answer.
The Austin Peay State University First Day eBooks program ensures that students will have the right text for their class. (APSU)
APSU raises over $10 million to achieve new second-highest giving year in University history
July 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A fundraising total of $10.39 million in gifts and pledges has been reached by Austin Peay State University (APSU) for the 2019 fiscal year.
This number illustrates a 40 percent increase in the average annual fundraising amount over the last five years. The total surpasses the $9.86 million raised in 2018, making this the second-highest giving year in University history.
Austin Peay State University’s GovsGive campaign surpassed its goal for the third consecutive year, collecting $225,000. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation maintenance crew gets facility upgrade
July 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department people who maintain the grounds and facilities are getting a major facilities upgrade of their own.
For years, Grounds & Facilities Maintenance worked out of an old building at 1210 Franklin Street that had served as the City Garage. It had no air conditioning, limited office space, a small break room and inadequate restrooms.
Crew Chief Charles Simon, maintenance specialists James Barrineau and Brandon West, and Rodney Ammons, Clarksville Parks and Recreation Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Manager, are happy to have a new break room as part of their workplace at 1210 Franklin Street. Their project provided improved office space and work areas.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 13th – 14th, 2019
July 9, 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: Get Out of Your Shell, Unknown Realms and World Snake Day.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show “Black Panther” this Saturday
July 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 13th, 2019, the City of Clarksville’s free outdoor movie series Movies in the Park will continue its 14th season with the showing of “Black Panther” at the Heritage Park soccer fields.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm and include a ping pong cannon firing demonstration by Austin Peay’s Bryan Gaither, lab manager for the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy. Watch as plastic balls are fired more than 700 mph through cans, plywood and maybe even some fruit.
“Black Panther” playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Clarksville holds largest Independence Day Celebration to date
July 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Liberty Park was once again the site of our city’s Independence Day Celebration, that features music, food and fun for the whole family, followed by an impressive fireworks display.
This year’s fireworks were immediately followed by an equally impressive display by Mother Nature.
Thousands came out to Liberty Park on July 3rd, 2019 for food, games, live music and an impressive fireworks display.
Austin Peay State University offering $3,000 PELP scholarship to military-affiliated students
July 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is offering military-affiliated students an opportunity to earn a $3,000 scholarship through the President’s Emerging Leader Program for the 2019-2020 academic year.
PELP scholarships available to military-affiliated students at Austin Peay. (APSU)
