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 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.
Austin Peay State University Student room move-in starts Saturday, to last seven days
August 14, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The fall move-in schedule at Austin Peay State University (APSU) will look a little different this year as the University strives to protect the well-being of its students.
Austin Peay State University freshman moving onto campus. (APSU)
APSU’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center provides free resources for local small businesses and entrepreneurs
August 13, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) has announced a new advertising campaign to draw attention to the resources available for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cheatham County, Dickson County, Houston County, Humphreys, Montgomery County, Robertson County and Stewart County.
Dr. Lorneth Peters, center director. (APSU)
Bikers Who Care annual Toy Run set for September 19th
August 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 10th, 2020, Bikers Who Care Director Bill Langford announced that this year’s BWC Toy Run will take place Saturday, September 19th, 2020.
Riders are encouraged to arrive at Liberty Park at 11:00am. They will depart for their scenic journey through Clarksville at 1:00pm and arrive at Appleton Harley-Davidson about 30 minutes later.
This Week at APSU: Stories of Confronting Racism, Navigating the Pandemic, Finding Home
August 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – “If Austin Peay Could Talk” is a new, special series about listening. Paying tribute to James Baldwin’s novel, “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the essays in this series are meant to magnify the experiences of the University’s Black faculty and staff.
Austin Peay State University Campus. (APSU)
Roxy Regional Theatre’s School of the Arts now accepting Registrations
August 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Budding young performers and adults interested in honing their craft or discovering a new passion will have a creative outlet this fall, with the return of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s School of the Arts educational programming.
In March, the School of the Arts had to be suspended and the students’ production of Bye Bye Birdie Jr. cancelled, due to recommendations from state and local officials regarding the escalating COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and in the interest of the safety of the young performers, patrons and staff.
Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts students performing in 2019’s production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
Austin Peay State University professor John Ray writes two YouTube mini-musicals during pandemic
August 8, 2020
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University (APSU) musical theatre voice professor wrote two “mini-musicals” during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Both musicals are available on YouTube.
Dr. John Ray – who recently joined APSU as assistant professor in musical theatre voice after serving as visiting professor last year – said he wrote the mini-musicals “as the pandemic worsened and performance opportunities dwindled.”
Screen capture of “La Quarantena.” (APSU)
