Austin Peay State University only school in state committed to federal vet success plan
August 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In August 2013, the federal government developed the “8 Keys to Veterans’ Success” initiative to help veterans succeed on college campuses.
Austin Peay State University, which has a long history of supporting veterans and military personnel, immediately endorsed the program, and one year later, APSU remains the only school in Tennessee committed to implementing the veteran-friendly practices on its campus.
Students are photographed in the Military Student Center on Thursday, June 5, 2014. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt will hold Sanctuary Inc. Collection Drive Tomorrow
August 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 9th, 2014 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Clarksville, Crystal Nyhus, Mrs. Tennessee Petite America 2014, will host a collection drive for Sanctuary, Inc. The collection station will be set up as a tented area in the parking area of the Pub.
Sanctuary, Inc. is a nonprofit agency committed to the provision of preventative and restorative services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Mrs. Tennessee Petite America 2014 Crystal Nyhus to hold Sanctuary Inc. Collection Drive at the Tilted Kilt Saturday. (Crystal Mongold Eisenhofer, CEME Photography)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers new Fly Fishing program for youth and teens
August 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Do you like fishing? Are you interested in aquatic environments?
Clarksville Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the National Fishing in Schools Program to offer a class in basic fly fishing and spots are still available!
Class will be held at the Crow Community Center on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, September 11th through October 2nd, and is open to grades 6-12. [Read more]
Customs House Museum to hold Annual Women Painting Women Exhibition starting September 12th
August 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum will exhibit its annual Women Painting Women exhibit on September 12th. This year’s slate of artists hailing from Tennessee, California, Georgia, and Ohio, offer a variety of artistic views of the female form.
Lecoupd’oeil – Chantal Barber
International Photographer Brings “Portals of Stone” to Clarksville’s Planters Bank Hilldale Gallery
August 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – International Photographer Paul Schatzkin will show several pieces from a collection he’s titled “Portals of Stone” at the Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery on Thursday, August 7th – Wednesday, September 3rd.
As a writer, photographer, musician, artist and entrepreneur, Paul Schatzkin has largely succeeded in his life’s principal aspiration: to flourish outside the corporate American mainstream.
International Photographer Paul Schatzkin
Gary Mathews Motors provides Bullet Proof Vests for Montgomery County Sheriff’s K9 Unit
August 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Gary Mathews Motors, Gary Mathews KIA, Gary Mathews VW, Mathews Nissan, has provided 5 customized bullet and stab resistant vests for the K9 Unit of The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Montgomery County Sheriff K9.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for August 7th, 2014
August 6, 2014
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 scheduled for July 3rd.
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ at Liberty Park this Saturday
August 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 9th, 2014, Clarksville Park and Recreation’s free, outdoor movie series, Movies in the Park, will be held at Liberty Park, 1190 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville.
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Clarksville Family Magazine, will be shown at approximately 8:00pm (dependent on sunset).
‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ to play at the next Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 10th through August 16th, 2014
August 6, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Nature Boot Camp, Evening Nature Hike, Nature Readings: Friends, Port Royal History Walk, and Lake Life.
Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave State Park.
Select City of Clarksville Pools season extended through Labor Day
August 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation may have closed their public pools for the summer season, but, New Providence Pool and Beachaven Pool will be extending the Summer Swim Season!
Current summer pool passes will be honored during the extended hours.
New Providence Pool and Beachaven Pool have swimming season extended until September 1st.
