Clarksville Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade set for November 9th
October 19, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 9th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville.
The keynote speaker is U.S. Army retired Colonel Rob Salome, who now serves as the Director of Strategy and Leadership Development for Solutions 21, a nationwide consulting firm.
2019 Clarksville Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade to be held Saturday, November 9th.
APSU working on second doctoral degree to serve area’s citizens and soldiers
September 18, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Next fall, Austin Peay State University (APSU) plans to address a mental health crisis shaking military communities across the nation when it unveils the institution’s second doctoral degree – a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling psychology – with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
Austin Peay proposes to convert the former Wesley Foundation Building into a public clinic. (APSU)
APSU Board of Trustees to hold fall meeting September 19th-20th
September 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On September 19th-20th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees will host its fall meetings on the APSU campus.
Members of Austin Peay State University’s Board of Trustees discuss University policies during a recent meeting. (APSU)
City of Clarksville set to construct Pedestrian Bridge over Red River
August 31, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has announced that it will complete a 10-mile hiking and biking trail linking the City’s downtown riverfront with Northeast Clarksville.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced Clarksville will receive a $1.82 million federal Transportation Alternatives Project grant for construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Red River.
$1.8 million grant will help connect Clarksville Greenway and Riverwalk.
2019 Riverfest set for September 5th-7th
August 29, 2019
Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebrates it’s 32nd anniversary
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River to celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage and the 32nd anniversary of the annual Riverfest Celebration, September 5th-7th, 2019.
This free, three-day music and arts festival features three stages of diverse local and nationally known entertainers and cultural groups, plus delicious food and fun for the entire family.
Clarksville’s Three-day music and arts festival, Riverfest, to be held September 5th-7th, 2019.
APSU raises over $10 million to achieve new second-highest giving year in University history
July 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A fundraising total of $10.39 million in gifts and pledges has been reached by Austin Peay State University (APSU) for the 2019 fiscal year.
This number illustrates a 40 percent increase in the average annual fundraising amount over the last five years. The total surpasses the $9.86 million raised in 2018, making this the second-highest giving year in University history.
Austin Peay State University’s GovsGive campaign surpassed its goal for the third consecutive year, collecting $225,000. (APSU)
Queen City Road Race is this Saturday
April 25, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 41st Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Saturday, April 27th, 2019 is quickly approaching and there is still time to register in person or online.
Online registration can be completed at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec and is available until noon on Thursday, April 25th.
Queen City Road Race.
APSU hosts partnership meeting with city and county leaders
February 26, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Last Friday morning, Dr. Alisa White, Austin Peay State University president, told several community leaders that she is proud of the University’s record enrollment of 10,954 students and Austin Peay’s position as the fastest-growing university in Tennessee.
The mid-term goal is to reach 13,000 students with an eventual steady enrollment state of 15,000 students.
Montgomery Mayor Jim Durrett, APSU President Alisa White and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts meet at the inaugural APSU, Clarksville, Montgomery County Partnership Meeting.
APSU hosting Industry Summit for Veterans wanting to open a Small Business
February 1, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This February, the Veteran Business Outreach Center, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC), the Austin Peay State University Division of External Affairs and the APSU Office of Career Services will join forces to help military-connected individuals interested in opening their own businesses.
From 9:00am to 3:00pm on February 22nd, the three entities will host the APSU Industry Summit for Veterans: Boots to Business Reboot at 416 College Street.
APSU Industry Summit for Veterans: Boots to Business Reboot set for February 22nd.
Wilma Newton contributes generous gift to new APSU Military Family Resource Center
January 16, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Work will soon begin converting a former car dealership building into Austin Peay State University’s new Military Family Resource Center, thanks to a generous contribution from alumna Wilma Newton (’73) in honor of her late parents.
A rendering of the APSU Military Family Resource Center with the proposed Newton name.
