Mic Check Monday features Gospel Groups July 8th
July 5, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On July 8th, 2019, the free Mic Check Monday concert series will feature three Gospel groups and a spoken word artist at Downtown Commons. Concerts will take place each Monday in July.
Opening the event at 6:00pm is the Send Judah. Lead Singer Danita Batista has been singing for over 30 years.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Montgomery Gentry to headline Riverfest
July 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announces that Montgomery Gentry will be the headliner for Riverfest 2019. Riverfest, the City of Clarksville’s arts and entertainment festival, is now in its 32nd year.
Montgomery Gentry will perform at 9:15pm Saturday, September 7th on the Miller Lite Stage at McGregor Park. The concert is free and open to the public.
Montgomery Gentry (featuring Eddie Montgomery) to headline Clarksville’s 2019 Riverfest.
Follow Austin Peay State University’s Brinna Lavelle at World University Games
July 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Brinna Lavelle, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) biology student, will compete in judo for Team USA this week at the World University Games in Naples, Italy.
Austin Peay State University’s Brinna Lavelle will compete in judo July 6th-7th at the World University Games in Naples, Italy. (APSU)
Tour Christopher Columbus’ Niña, Pinta at Clarksville’s McGregor Park
July 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships the Niña and Pinta are currently docked at Clarksville’s McGregor Park. Tours are going on daily from now until Sunday, July 7th, 2019.
Climb aboard and step back in time for a feel of what it was like aboard one of these caravel ships as Columbus’ brave crew sailed the Atlantic to the new world in 1492.
The Niña and Pinta are docked at Clarksville’s McGregor Park until Sunday, July 7th. Tours are going on daily.
Meet the Twisted Vintner, APSU’s award-winning winemaker
July 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – When she first started work as an instructor in the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Culinary Arts program, Chef Kelley Price, a former U.S Marine Corps Military Police Officer, thought she might be a bit twisted. Not in a bad way. She’s just easily bored and likes to mix things up a bit.
Austin Peay State University Culinary Arts program instructor Chef Kelley Price. (APSU)
APSU graduate student captures three cottonmouth males battle on video
July 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate student Claire Ciafre captured a video on June 4th of three cottonmouth males fighting it out near Huntsville, Alabama.
The video starts with two cottonmouths jockeying in an Alabama swamp. Their heads sway above the water, each snake trying to find the best position.
Three male cottonmouths battle for the rights to mate with a nearby female near Huntsville, Alabama. (Screen captures from video/Claire Ciafre)
Claire_Ciafre: Austin Peay graduate student Claire Ciafre captured the video on June 4 near Huntsville, Alabama, while doing research for her thesis.
Delightfully Nutty Comedy “Charley’s Aunt” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 12th – July 27th
July 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The delightfully nutty British farce “Charley’s Aunt” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, July 12th, at 8:00pm, complete with young lovers, mistaken identity, eccentric characters and lots of hilarious twists and turns along the way.
Fans of Oscar Wilde’s comedies and the British sitcom Fawlty Towers — and those who simply love to laugh — will not want to miss the latest entertainment offering coming to the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Ryan Bowie, Bryan Plummer and Ian Alexander Erbe star in “Charley’s Aunt” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, July 12th – July 27th.
Four Generals Who Help Austin Peay State University Excel
July 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – When Austin Peay State University (APSU) was visited by outgoing Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Haslam asked the school’s Board of Trustees what he should tell his successor about the University. Don Jenkins, a trustee, immediately mentioned Austin Peay’s military focus.
APSU President Alisa White (center) stands with Scott Brower, Gary Luck, Robin Mealer and Ronald Bailey, four retired generals now working for Austin Peay State University.
Clarksville Transit System celebrates Independence Day with Free Rides July 3rd
July 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System (CTS) will be offering free rides all day on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019, in celebration of Independence Day.
CTS wants to provide passengers an opportunity to get their Independence Day shopping done and enjoy a free ride on the City of Clarksville.
Clarksville Transit System Patrons ride free Wednesday, July 3rd.
Habitat ReStore, Art for Hearts to host Free Community Art Classes in July
July 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In July, the first in a series of free community art classes will be presented by Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Art for Hearts.
These events will feature local artists leading participants in a painting project on the theme, “Turning Junk into Something Useful”.
On July 13th, Susie Yonkers will teach painting old cd’s in the mandala style.
