Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is April 16th, 2014
April 14, 2014
The 121st meeting. They begin their eleventh year.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “Conflict and Controversy: The Affair at Spring Hill, Tennessee, November 29th, 1864”
The Battle of Spring Hill.
Crye-Leike welcomes Realtor Nichole Royce to it’s Clarksville St. Bethlehem Branch
April 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – After 6 years spent working as a mortgage loan processor, new Realtor Nichole Royce is excited about her new career in real estate sales.
Nichole recently earned her real estate license in Tennessee and joined Crye-Leike’s Clarksville, St. Bethlehem branch office.
Nichole Royce joins Crye-Leike in Clarksville Tennessee.
First Thursday Artwalk to be held April 3rd
April 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The March Art Walk will be held April 3rd, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. [Read more]
Clarksville Transit System (CTS) receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
March 29, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – The latest organization to complete requirements for Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification is the Clarksville Transit System (CTS).
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, and Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard were among those who attended to congratulate the Clarksville Transit System for their work.
Pictured left to right are Melinda Shepard; Scott Audet; Kim McMillan; Arthur Bing; Carolyn Bowers, Teresa Butts, Barbara Black and Paul Nelson.
Historian to discuss new view of Andrew Jackson at APSU on April 9th
March 26, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Many Americans view Andrew Jackson as a frontiersman who fought duels, killed Indians and stole another man’s wife. Historians have traditionally presented Jackson as a man who struggled to overcome obstacles and helped create a more democratic United States.
In his compelling new biography of Jackson published by LSU Press, historian Mark R. Cheathem argues for a reassessment of these long-held views, suggesting that in fact “Old Hickory” lived as an elite Southern gentleman.
Andrew Jackson
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to exhibit paintings from Nashville artist Peach McComb
March 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Nashville artist Peach McComb brings the outdoors in with her current exhibit at the Customs House Museum. Painting in a broad range of subjects, Peach works in both impressionistic and representational styles.
Her paintings appear effortless and “in the moment”.
Shore Patrol by Peach McComb
APSU art students earn several awards and scholarships
March 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – February turned out to be a good month for the Austin Peay State University Department of Art, with several students earning prestigious awards and scholarships.
Graphic design student Brooke Mckee was awarded a Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) scholarship for winning a Design Center student competition to design the visual identity for TBR’s Critical Conversations Initiative. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum March 2014 Exhibits and Activities
February 28, 2014
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 March, the Museum will feature Sessions with Andy Warhol, Family and Family Ties: An Installation by Sher Fick, TACA Regional Exhibition, The Art of Peach McComb, Easter Parade, Let’s Find: The Color Yellow, Here Comes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Sunday Family Day: Paper is Not Just for Airplanes.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
APSU choral activities gain International Reputation
February 26, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In early February, Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at Austin Peay State University, turned on his computer to watch a live broadcast of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC).
The acclaimed, 100-year-old choir is one of the largest and most respected choral organizations in Canada, but that evening, Foster was more interested in watching one of the guest conductors – APSU graduate student Zach Thompson.
APSU Chamber Singers
APSU hosting Tennessee History Day competition on February 24th
February 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On February 24th, 255 Middle and High School students from seven surrounding counties, along with their teachers, parents and supporters, will converge on the Austin Peay State University campus for the annual Tennessee History Day event.
The University was selected two years ago as the host site for the newly formed North Middle Tennessee district of the national competition. [Read more]
