Austin Peay State University graduate Jordan Miller selected for National Science Foundation smart cities program
May 15, 2019
Clarksville, TN – When recent Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate Jordan Miller starts at Arizona State University this year, she’ll also enter a cutting-edge National Science Foundation-backed smart homes and cities program.
Recent Austin Peay State University computer science graduate Jordan Miller displays her robot in the Technology Building on campus. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation creates summer camps, programs for youths
May 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has lined up a full schedule of camps and programs for youths of all ages for this summer. Parents are reminded that registration numbers are limited for all camps, so register early.
Registration is available online at www.CityofClarksville.com/ParksRec or in person at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation office, recreation centers and pools.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation has Online registration available for a variety of activities, age groups.
Parents of late APSU student establish the Tyler Head Agriculture Memorial Endowment
May 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) agriculture student Tyler Head passed away on February 3rd, 2012. He was only 20 years old. In May of that year, his parents, Chuck Head and Gina Head Hieber, made a gift to the APSU Foundation, establishing a pass-through scholarship to honor his memory.
Tyler Head “had a genuine love of agriculture,” according to his father.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department releases 2019 May-August Activity Guide
May 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department as released their new 2019 May-August Activity Guide. The guild offers details about more than 150 programs and events, a detailed map showing all 48 of the department’s parks, trails and facilities, and information about rentals for private functions.
2019 Clarksville Parks and Recreation May-August Activity Guide lists programs, events for the entire family.
Hilltop Supermarket 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off better than ever
May 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – It had been raining early in the morning and rain was forecasted all day, but it let up during the Hilltop Supermarket 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off. The event was held Saturday, May 4th.
“The weather actually turned out great. We thought it was going to pour down all day,” said Cody Jackson, Hilltop Supermarket. “It was a little cloudy with a few drops of rain but it wasn’t bad at all. We got lucky.”
Big B’s BBQ’s Brian Morrison won Grand Champion at Hilltop Supermarket’s 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off.
Sango Elementary students become scientists of the day at Austin Peay State University
May 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – What is a scientist? That’s the question Dr. Karen Meisch, interim dean of the Austin Peay State University (APSu) College of STEM, and her team answered this week with 140 Sango Elementary School first-graders, who visited the APSU campus May 9th, 2019 for a morning of scientific demonstrations.
Dr. Karen Meisch, interim dean of Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM showed Sango Elementary School Students the wonder of science. (APSU)
Hilltop Supermarket’s 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off began last Friday night
May 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Friday night, May 3rd, 2019, Hilltop Supermarket kicked off their 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off with a party, food, live music and the 2nd annual Country Kids Cook-Off. The weather was really nice despite rain earlier in the day and an overcast sky.
“The weather has been excellent. Considering what it’s been calling for all week and the cloud cover today, it was absolutely excellent,” stated Cody Jackson, Hilltop Supermarket. “There has not been a rain drop yet. The Lord blessed us today.”
The Beagles playing at Hilltop Supermarket’s 2019 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off kickoff party.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable to hold next meeting on May 15th, 2019
May 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 15th at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
“John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and the Era of Reassessment” is the topic for the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable meeting.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Clarksville Downtown Market opens May 25th
May 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that the Clarksville Downtown Market will open Saturday, May 25th, 2019 with more than 80 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, milk, home décor and crafts, seasonal flowers and live entertainment.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays through October 12th on Public Square in downtown Clarksville. Enjoy live music, meet Market mascot “Corny the Cob,” and experience special events on select market days.
APSU to keep local job market strong with new survey and business and industry summit
May 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) has developed a national reputation in recent years for its innovative practices, and in the next few months, the University will take another step forward by attempting to predict the future.
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White speaks at a previous industry summit. (APSU)
