Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Commissioner Bob Rolfe announce Amazon to Create 500 New Jobs in Clarksville
August 18, 2021
Amazon’s fourth fulfillment center project in Tennessee in roughly 18 months
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, and Amazon officials announced today that the company will establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Clarksville.
APSU 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award winners announced
August 17, 2021
Clarksville, TN – This October, during the Austin Peay State University (APSU) 2021 Homecoming celebration, the University will honor six distinguished individuals with this year’s APSU Alumni Awards.
Downtown Commons to host Nashville Symphony Concert, September 23rd
August 17, 2021
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Downtown Commons will host the prestigious Nashville Symphony on the evening of September 23rd.
Beginning at 7:00pm, the community will have the option to enjoy a variety of music on the lawn by some of the country’s most talented musicians.
This Week at APSU: Austin Peay State University Students moving in, APEX weekend starts Friday
August 16, 2021
Clarksville, TN – As Austin Peay State University (APSU) students continue to move in for the fall semester, the Clarksville campus is getting busier. Starting Friday, campus will be abuzz with students celebrating APEX weekend.
APEX is short for Austin Peay Experience, and the weekend is filled with fun – and free! – events to acclimate new students to campus and to celebrate a new year at Austin Peay State University.
APSU adds car show to APEX weekend celebration
August 16, 2021
Clarksville, TN – One of the big events that happens at the beginning of a new school year at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is APEX weekend, which typically happens the weekend before fall classes begin and the week after freshmen move onto campus.

Austin Peay State University’s “Govs Garage” Car Show and Meet-up set for Saturday, August 21st. (APSU)
Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta registration going on now
August 15, 2021
Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration open for Interested Teams
Clarksville, TN – Registration is now open for the annual Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta sponsored by Water Dogs Scuba & Safety LLC. The event will be on Saturday, September 11thm 2021 at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp at 1:00om.
Teams will build their vessel out of cardboard and race 100 yards down the Cumberland River. Awards will be presented based on boat design, boat aesthetics, team unity, costumes, and the infamous Titanic Award.

Though smaller this year, Riverfest still managed to produce several great events, including Saturday’s Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park to have Fortification Expert speak August 15th
August 10, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center will host a new event, The Bones of Fort Defiance, at 1:00pm Sunday, August 15th, 2021. No registration or fees are required.
John R. Weaver II, a fortification expert, will provide a historical lecture about the construction of Fort Defiance, the various components of the fort, and how they would have worked together in battle.
The presentation will be followed by a walking tour of the fort.
Austin Peay State University alumna’s books help children understand difficult topics
August 10, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Children’s mental health is underserved. That’s part of the reason why Kacy Chambers, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumna of Interdisciplinary Studies K-8, wrote two self-help books and two journals during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
APSU Scholarship 5K Run to take place October 2nd
August 9, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The 2021 Austin Peay State University (APSU) annual Scholarship 5K Run will take place at 8:30am on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at Emerald Hill, home of the Austin Peay State University National Alumni Association (NAA). Registration will open at 7:00am.
Clarksville City Services Center opens in North Clarksville, Monday
August 3, 2021
Cunningham Lane facility will serve Gas & Water, Finance & Revenue customers
Clarksville, TN – Need to pay your Clarksville Gas and Water Department bills? Need to obtain a business license or inquire about your City property taxes, all while staying close to home in North Clarksville?















