Historic Collinsville Events for October
October 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Fall is the season for festivals and enjoying the last of the outdoors before winter makes its appearance. At Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement, you’ll find events all throughout October to celebrate the season.
Cotton Weaver at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement
U.S. Consumers Rate LG Washing Machines #1 in Customer Satisfaction
October 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – LG Electronics, which assembles its award-winning washing machines at its new million-square-foot home appliance factory in Montgomery County, again leads the home appliance industry, earning the #1 rating in overall customer satisfaction across its home appliance portfolio that includes laundry and kitchen appliances, according to the just-released 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index® (ACSI) ratings.[i]
LG Employees working at the new smart washing machine factory based in Clarksville, TN, equipped with state-of-the-art automation, robotics, and engineered systems integration, employs 700 skilled employees who assemble top- and front-load washing machines. (LG Electronics)
2020 Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Tickets Now on Sale
October 5, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On October 10th-12th, 2019 delegates from around the state will adorn Clarksville for the 2020 Miss Tennessee USA® and Miss Tennessee Teen USA® Pageants at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Music and Mass Communications Building. Organized and produced by Greenwood Productions, the upcoming pageant marks Clarksville’s 20th year to host the event.
Savana Hodge is crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2019 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennesse in October 2018.
APSU, CMCSS receive a $30,000 grant from The Japan Foundation
October 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Consul-General of Japan, presented President Alisa White of Austin Peay State University (APSU) and Director Millard L. House II of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) with a $30,000 grant to support the institutions’ innovative Japanese language partnership during a gathering at President White’s home this week.
Austin Peay State University President (L) Alisa White and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Director (R) Millard L. House II is presented a $30,000 check from (Middle) Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Consul-General of Japan.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park offers chance to Explore History
October 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite historic site, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of upcoming family-friendly events.
Festivities are diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places.
New! History Alive — 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday, October 5th: Enjoy an evening of history, music, and 19th-century fare at this fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Austin Peay State University sends first-ever ROTC cadet to Jungle Warfare School
October 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) cadet Jakob Bertoni had one week to relearn everything he was taught in ROTC before being dropped into the Hawaiian jungle.
Jakob Bertoni is the first Austin Peay State University cadet to attend Jungle Warfare School. (APSU)
APSU Hosting AP Day Saturday, October 5th
October 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, High school students will get a glimpse of college life at Austin Peay State University (APSU) and what it means to “Be A Gov” during AP Day.
AP Day to be held at Austin Peay State University of Saturday, October 5th. (APSU)
Montgomery County Archives Department to hold Open Houses in October
October 3, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – In recognition of Archives Month this October, Montgomery County Archives Department has open house dates to tour and learn more about their unique services.
Three open house tours of the stacks and a behind the scenes look at what goes into caring for the history of Clarksville and Montgomery County will be available on Friday, October 11th, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday, October 19th, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Tuesday, October 29th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Montgomery County Celebrates American Archives Month
Swan Lake Golf Course bunkers get facelift
October 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The bunkers at Swan Lake Golf Course — one of Clarksville’s most popular golf courses — have received a facelift.
The course’s four bunkers were rebuilt using the industry-leading Better Billy Bunker linerless bunker system, which provides a new drainage structure topped by pristine white championship sand.
Swan Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,065-yard course near Dunbar Cave State Natural Area.
Swan Lake Golf Course improved bunker.
Henry and Monika Bowman Endowed Scholarship will support APSU students studying mathematics and economics
October 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumnus Henry Bowman (’68) and his wife, Monika, recently made a generous donation to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish the Henry and Monika Bowman Endowed Scholarship for APSU students.
Henry and Monika Bowman have made a donation to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to create an Endowed Scholarship for APSU Students.
