More than 800 freshmen to arrive at APSU on August 21st
August 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, August 21st, more than 830 incoming freshmen will arrive at Austin Peay State University to move into some of the campus’ residence halls. For many, it’ll be an emotional day as they begin a new phase of their lives.
To make this transition easier, these individuals will be greeted by APSU and community volunteers, who will assist them with any questions they might have and help them carry boxes and suitcases up to their new homes.
Students hang out on the quad between residence halls Eriksson, and Governors Terrace North and South at Austin Peay State University.
Road and Boat Closures Announced for Tri Clarksville Triathlon
August 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, on August 23rd, the inaugural Tri Clarksville Triathlon will be held at Liberty Park and Clarksville Marina. Road closures and boat ramp closures will be in place during the event.
Below is the list of closures, any additional information can be found on www.team-magic.com
Tri Clarksville Triathlon takes place this Saturday, August 23rd, 2014. (Team Magic Inc.)
First Advantage Bank donates iPads to P.I.E. Partner Barksdale Elementary
August 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Barksdale Elementary School is kicking off the school year right with the help of Partner in Education, First Advantage Bank. New Apple iPads and an Apple charging station have been donated to the school.
Barksdale Elementary class with iPads donated by First Advantage Bank.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Fall Family Campout September 13th
August 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites you to sleep under the stars at Billy Dunlop Park.
Register today for the fall Family Campout beginning at 2:00pm Saturday, September 13th, until 9:00am Sunday, September 14th at the park located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road.
APSU professors publish Civil War diary about life in Clarksville
August 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On a cold night in February 1862, the moans and whimpers of injured Confederate soldiers filled the streets of Clarksville.
Hospitals had been set up in local buildings to treat the wounded, following the Battle of Fort Donelson in nearby Dover, and whispered rumors claimed the Union army was heading for the city.
Dr. Minoa Uffelman holds a copy of the new book “The Diary of Nannie Haskins Williams: A Southern Woman’s Story of Rebellion and Reconstruction, 1863-1890.” (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 2014 Sports Festival bigger than ever
August 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosted the fourth-annual Clarksville Sports Festival on Saturday, August 16th, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park.
Clarksville Sports Festival is a celebration of sports and athletics in Clarksville and the surrounding area and features not only sports demonstrations and interactive areas, but also an exposition area where a wide variety of Clarksville and Montgomery County’s athletic and outdoor clubs, businesses and organizations came together in one location.
The 2014 Sports Festival
Three Decades of Musical Theatre Celebrated in “A Night on the Terrazzo” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, August 22nd-September 12th
August 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Before embarking on its 32nd season of professional live theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre invites patrons to take a walk down memory lane with songs and stories from the theatre’s past three decades in “A Night on the Terrazzo”, August 22nd-September 12th.
Performed in a cabaret setting in the theatre’s lobby, “A Night on the Terrazzo” features over two dozen songs from the company’s history, from its inaugural performance of Mack and Mabel to subsequent productions of Cabaret, Singin’ in the Rain, Kiss Me Kate, West Side Story, Footloose and others. Selections include “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Where the Boys Are,” “Memory,” “Mr. Cellophane,” “Johnny B. Goode” and more, performed by Ryan Bowie, Corinne Bupp, Allie McCaw and Chase Miller, with Tom Thayer on piano.
“A Night on the Terrazzo” performers Ryan Bowie, Corinne Bupp, Allie McCaw and Chase Miller.
Community School of the Arts offering new classes for Fall 2014 session at Austin Peay State University
August 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – This summer, a record number of students signed up for classes at Austin Peay State University’s Community School of the Arts (CSA), so the more than 20-year-old program is expanding its offerings for the Fall 2014 Session.
“We’re introducing some new stuff this fall,” Matthew Burns, CSA coordinator said. “We now have French classes for all ages – elementary school through adult. The class is more conversational, so you’re not here conjugating verbs.” [Read more]
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is August 20th, 2014
August 17, 2014
Our 124th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center. 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.
Topic: “Brandy Station: North America’s Largest Cavalry Battle”
Battle of Brandy Station
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 17th, 2014
August 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Riverfest Volunteer contest continues, Recycled Fashion Show to make its return to Riverfest, and Movies in the Park features Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’.
Clarksville Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show
