Clarksville City Saver presented a $200,000 check on Saturday to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation
March 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville City Saver officials presented a check on Saturday to the Clarksville/Montgomery County Education Foundation for $200,000 for their part in the recent system-wide coupon book fundraiser. This is the third year that City Saver and the Education Foundation have partnered on this project to help local schools.
Tom Beach presents Candy Johnson from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation a $200,000 check.
Acclaimed journalist Soledad O’Brien to speak at APSU Unity event March 25th
March 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The award-winning broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien doesn’t shy away from difficult subjects. Her reporting on Haitian orphanages following a massive earthquake in that country earned her an Emmy, and her work for CNN during Hurricane Katrina brought her and the network a George Foster Peabody Award.
At 7:00pm on March 25th, O’Brien will speak at the Memorial Health Gym (Red Barn) on the Austin Peay State University campus as part of the annual Student Affairs Unity Celebration. O’Brien will deliver a speech titled “Diversity: On TV, Behind the Scenes and In Our Lives.”
Watercolourist Patsy Sharpe “Close Inspection” Exhibit at Planters Bank
March 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Art by local watercolourist Patsy Sharpe will be on display at the Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery from Friday, March 7th – Wednesday, April 2nd.
“My love of nature and all things natural is the basis for most of my art. I am moved tremendously by a lovely landscape or natural area. However, a favorite theme of mine is close inspection of a flower or particular area in my garden or in woodland scenes,” she explains.
‘Close-Up’ Watercolors by Patsy Sharpe Exhibit at Planters Bank during March
Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce crowns 2014 Miss River Queen & Teen
March 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Bailey Piercefield has been named Miss River Queen 2014, while Macy Moyer will reign as the new Miss River Teen. The new titleholders were crowned at the pageant held Saturday, March 8th at Austin Peay State University’s Clement Auditorium. They will be moving on to compete at the Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageants.
Runner-up Rachel Warren (left) congratulates Bailey Piercefield (right) as she is named as the 2014 Miss River Queen.
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of March 9th, 2014
March 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – There was plenty of fresh economic data, but most of it was distorted by the weather (which can have different effects depending on which areas of the country get hit).
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 175,000 in the initial estimate for February (median forecast: +150,000, although market participants were likely braced for about +130,000). Figures for December and January were revised a net 25,000 higher.
Frazier Allen
New Watauga Summer Arts Camp at APSU now accepting applications
March 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Applications are now being accepted for the Watauga Arts Academy, a new summer arts camp hosted by Austin Peay State University, in cooperation with the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
This two-week summer program is designed for high school students (grades 9-12) who have a passion and interest in the creative arts.
New Watauga Summer Arts Camp now accepting applications
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 9th, 2014
March 9, 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: Community clean-up at the Clarksville Greenway, 50 Plus Olympics, Queen City Road Race Registration, Arbor Day Celebration, Winter Gym and Archery.
APSU Honors Program students excel at state conference
March 8, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Honors Program recently attended the Tennessee Collegiate Honors Council state conference at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN.
The APSU program brought 13 students to the conference and boasted six student presentations.
APSU Honors Program students
Legends of Clarksvegas Concert benefiting Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County coming Saturday, March 8th
March 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County is bringing Vegas-caliber entertainment to your doorstep this coming Saturday, tomorrow night at 7:00pm with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society.
The Humane Society depends 100% on fundraising, donations and grants to help animals and families in the community, so please come out and show your support. Despite what our name might imply, they are not “funded” by the city or county, so your support of fundraisers like this is super important.
APSU art students earn several awards and scholarships
March 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – February turned out to be a good month for the Austin Peay State University Department of Art, with several students earning prestigious awards and scholarships.
Graphic design student Brooke Mckee was awarded a Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) scholarship for winning a Design Center student competition to design the visual identity for TBR’s Critical Conversations Initiative. [Read more]
