Austin Peay State University to participate in Nashville Area Career Fairs
January 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University students and alumni have an opportunity to learn about careers, internships and educational opportunities at the Nashville Area Career Fairs.
The Nashville Area Career Fairs consist of the College to Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Fair. Both events are scheduled from 10:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday, February 12th at the Williamson County Agriculture Exposition Park in Franklin, TN. [Read more]
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is January 16th, 2013
January 12, 2013
The 106th meeting
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
The meetings topic is “Confederate Reunions in Franklin, Tennessee 1877-1925” [Read more]
Judy Morgan’s ‘Artful Expressions’ on Display at Planters-Hilldale Gallery in November
November 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Judy Morgan always loved creating art – even from an early age. But it wasn’t until she retired from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System that she finally had time to devote to painting.
The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery will feature Morgan’s work November 1st-December 5th in an exhibit titled, “Artful Expressions.” The exhibit will include 12 watercolor and mixed media pieces.
Judy Morgan’s ‘Artful Expressions’
Custom House Museum July 2012 Exhibits and Activities
July 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of July, the Museum will feature 2012 National Juried Exhibition, Visions & Feelings: The Art of Linda Kerlin, Celebrating 1898: Artifacts & History, Family Fun on Thursdays and so much more.
Custom House Museum June 2012 Exhibits and Activities
May 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of June, the Museum will feature 2012 National Juried Exhibition, Outdoors In: The Paintings of Lori Putnam, Civil War Remedies, “Sunday Family Fun – Be an Architect” and so much more.
Custom House Museum May 2012 Exhibits and Activities
May 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of May, the Museum will feature 2012 National Juried Exhibition, Outdoors In: The Paintings of Lori Putnam, The Unfortunate Fate: Titanic 1912, Civil War Medicine, Celebrating 1898: Artifacts & History, “Let’s Find Clocks” and so much more.
Austin Peay State University to participate in career, teacher recruitment fairs
January 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University students and alumni have an opportunity to learn about careers, internships and educational opportunities at the Nashville Area Career Fairs.
The Nashville Area Career Fairs consist of the College to Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Fair. Both events are scheduled from 10:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday, February 14th at the Williamson County Agriculture Exposition Park in Franklin. [Read more]
New History Class to teach importance of preserving past
November 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Most of the papers had turned yellow and brittle. For years, they’d been hidden away in boxes inside offices in Stewart County. They were mostly old, out-dated legal documents, and since the county couldn’t afford to hire an archivist, they remained forgotten in their boxes.
Then one afternoon, Teresa Prober, a historian and history instructor at Austin Peay State University, volunteered to go through the papers. She was amazed by the historical significance of what she found.
“We found an original land grant from 1783, just sitting in a box,” she said. “We have a document with Sam Houston’s signature on it. In Stewart County.” [Read more]
TRPA Announces 2011 Award Winners at Annual Conference
October 17, 2011
Clarksville Parks and Recreation wins Award for Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
Franklin, TN – The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) announces the recipients of the association’s 2011 Awards Program. The outstanding achievements of these individuals, communities and organizations were acknowledged during the association’s 60th Annual Conference at Paris Landing State Park on October 5th, 2011.
The Distinguished Young Professional Award was presented to Jennifer Rich Gentry of Morristown for her outstanding service to the Parks and Recreation profession and her community. Gentry is a Programmer for Morristown Parks and Recreation and coordinates a variety of Morristown’s events and programs including Scare Crows in the Park, Olympic Day, Christmas in the City, PATH (Parks Add to Health) fitness program, and Celebration of Cultures Festival.
City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation won the Four Star New Facility Award for Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Jessica Hibler Crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2012
October 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Miss Tennessee USA was crowned tonight, making her Tennessee’s next hopeful in the 2012 Miss USA pageant. Jessica Hibler of Nashville accepted her new crown from the reigning Miss Tennessee USA, Ashley Durham of Memphis. Durham was also the first runner up in the Miss USA pageant held this past June in Las Vegas.
Runners-up for the Miss Tennessee USA pageant were Brandy Whaley of Antioch (fourth) Rachael Todd of Nashville (third), LaShan Mathews of Murfreesboro (second) and Tara Zolfagharbik of Paris (first).
Miss Tennessee USA 2012 receives her crown from Miss Tennessee USA 2011 Ashley Durham (R) and Miss Tennessee USA Teen 2012,
