Clarksville LG Electronics Manufacturing Plant produces 1 Millionth Washing Machine
August 23, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The LG Electronics home appliance manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, has produced its 1 millionth washing machine.
This milestone is a tribute to the hundreds of men and women producing LG’s award-winning washers in the United States, according to LG Electronics North America CEO Thomas Yoon.
This milestone is a tribute to the hundreds of men and women producing LG’s award-winning washers in the United States.
Fortera Credit Union creates Fortera Foundation to Combat Generational Poverty
August 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Fortera Credit Union has announced its establishment of the Fortera Foundation. The not-for-profit organization aims to help break the cycle of generational poverty and improve families’ long-term financial stability.
“Fulfilling our purpose to be a force for financial good, it was important to Fortera that we establish an entity dedicated solely to supporting our community impact initiatives,” said Tom Kane, Fortera Credit Union President and CEO. The Fortera Foundation aligns our core values, resources and commitment to make meaningful investments in the communities we serve,” said Kane.
Patrons can visit Austin Peay State University’s Spectacle exhibit virtually
August 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Anyone wishing to see the Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently reopened Spectacle exhibit at The New Gallery can do so without having to visit campus.
“Spectacle” at Austin Peay State University.
Physically distanced and in masks, Camp R.O.W. introduces new students to Austin Peay
August 21, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) first-ever Camp R.O.W. wrapped up this week as a huge success even though organizers had to find innovative ways to provide the summer camp-style experience while meeting U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask and physical distancing guidelines.
Austin Peay State University hold first-ever Camp R.O.W. (APSU)
Clarksville Greenway now has a New Parking Lot
August 21, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has opened a new parking lot at the Pollard Road Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway.
The popularity of the Clarksville Greenway has grown rapidly over the years, and the Pollard Road Trailhead is the most used access point.
The new lot will help alleviate the parking problems and will help visitors avoid parking alongside Pollard Road.
59 new spaces available at Clarksville Greenway’s Pollard Road Trailhead.
Friends of Manna Café Ministries to hold Back to School Bash August 29th
August 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 29th, 2020, Friends of Manna Café Ministries, along with Hands & Feet 4 Christ, will host a Back to School Bash from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Manna Village, 605 Providence Boulevard, Clarksville, TN. There will be games, food, clothes, live music, school supplies, and more.
This event will take place rain or shine. Please join us as we kick off this unprecedented school year. All events are free to the community.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation says one week remains to enter Riverfest Virtual Talent Competition
August 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to have a widespread impact, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is adapting the traditional three-day Riverfest celebration into nearly two weeks of in-person and virtual events.
The Riverfest Virtual Talent Competition is included in the lineup of events, and only one week remains for contest entries.
Participants have until August 26th, 2020 to complete an online application that includes a video of their performance that is no more than four minutes in length.
Kay Martin gifts piano to APSU Department of Music for All-Steinway School Initiative
August 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Kay Martin recently contributed an in-kind gift of a Steinway piano to the Austin Peay State University Department of Music. The gift enabled the department to acquire two new Steinway instruments.
Larry Martin (’67) and his Steinway piano. (APSU)
Customs House Museum celebrates Women’s Suffrage, Twenty Years of Cumberland Furniture Guild
August 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – August has been a month of exciting change exhibit-wise at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center. Two new, highly anticipated exhibitions are now up for the public to visit: The Power of Women: Celebrating the Suffrage Movement and Practice Makes Perfect: Twenty Years of the Cumberland Furniture Guild.
This month the country will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage, and Clarksville has plenty of history to share on the subject.
Practice Makes Perfect: Twenty Years of the Cumberland Furniture Guild
APSU recognizes Outstanding Professors with 2020 Faculty Awards
August 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 17th, Dr. Maria Cronley, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Austin Peay State University (APSU), honored several outstanding professors during a virtual meeting with all APSU faculty.
Austin Peay State University 2020 Faculty Awards. (APSU)
