Warm Souls touches hundreds Christmas Eve
December 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Jon Vaughn of Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries stood at the main entrance of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Morgan University Center on Christmas Eve, welcoming hundreds of people who were in need of a little help during the holiday season.
“This is our 12th year of doing this,” Vaughn said. “During the last 11 years we have served a little over 12,000 meals, and given away more than 15,000 toys. We have also provided 350 free haircuts in the four years our volunteers have offered that service.”
Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries held its annual Warm Souls event at APSU’s Morgan Center.
Clarksville Park and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland continues through January 1st
December 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s popular lighted walk through event, Christmas on the Cumberland continues now through January 1st, 2020. Bring your family, relatives and friends down to the McGregor Park RiverWalk to enjoy the festive lighting displays.
Christmas on the Cumberland is open nightly from 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:00pm-11:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays through January 1st, 2020.
Admission is free.
Thousands come out every year to Christmas on the Cumberland to experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland.
Looking back at top Austin Peay State University stories of last 10 years
December 22, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A new year is quickly approaching, bringing with it the promise of a new decade. Here’s a look back at some of the milestones that took place on the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus during the last 10 years.
APSU 2019: A Year in Review
December 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) associate provost for research and dean of the College of Graduate Studies Dr. Chad Brooks summed up the year 2019 in a single sentence.
“It’s a very optimistic time for Austin Peay,” he said.
Historic Dog Hill Neighborhood to hold annual Luminary Event, Saturday
December 20, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On the evening of Saturday, December 21st, 2019, the residents of Dog Hill Historic District in downtown Clarksville will hold the Annual Illuminating Dog Hill holiday event.
The public is invited to visit the district and enjoy the candlelit luminaries which the residents of Dog Hill will have on display from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The Dog Hill Historic District includes the area of Munford Avenue, First Street, Union Street, Madison Street and Second Street.
Downtown Clarksville’s Dog Hill Historic District is holding Annual Illuminating Dog Hill holiday event this Saturday.
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative to establish Texas Hub at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
December 19, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) and The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will advance their missions of landscape conservation and ecological restoration through a recently formalized partnership.
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative to work with The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. (APSU)
Clarksville Transit System offers Special Holiday Services
December 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System (CTS) will be offering several free services to help residents cope with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
On Tuesday, December 24th, 2019, CTS is offering free transportation from the Downtown Transit Center to the Annual Warm Souls Christmas Celebration at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Morgan University Center.
Clarksville Transit System bus service offers free rides to Warm Souls, shopping.
Legends Bank Provides Protection for Seniors in the Community
December 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to Legends Bank, residents of Signature Health of Clarksville, will live in a safer and more secure living environment. Through a recent partnership with CRA Partners, Legends Bank is funding the Senior Crimestoppers program to protect those who live and work in this facility against theft, abuse, and neglect.
(L to R) Brad Barrett, CRA Partners; Katie Wright, Senior Crimestoppers; Tommy Bates, Legends Bank; Alex Butaud, Signature Healthcare; Britney Campbell, Legends Bank; Lori Bell, Legends Bank; Pam Mulkey, Legends Bank. (Kayla Yun, Signature Healthcare)
APSU ROTC named one of the top programs in the nation
December 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – It’s official – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is home to one of the best Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the nation.
On December 16th, 2019, the U.S. Army Cadet Command announced the eight winners of the 2019-2020 MacArthur Awards, with APSU’s Governor’s Guard winning the award for the 7th Brigade.
Austin Peay State University ROTC cadets conducting training with Black Hawk helicopters. (APSU)
Clarksville Academy’s Literacy Day delighted Students
December 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Sally Allen of Clarksville Academy recently invited a few lucky individuals to stop by for the school’s annual Literacy Day.
“Each year, we bring a favorite Christmas story to life for our Pre-K – 5th grade students,” Allen said. “This year, we will use the book Frosty the Snowman. Our library will be transformed into the magical world of Frosty, and it’s sure to be a hit with our students.”
This year, Clarksville Academy’s Living Literacy Day featured students, teachers and volunteers staging a production of Frosty the Snowman.
