Anonymous gift launches partnerships between APSU Southeastern Grasslands Initiative, other organizations
November 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Two anonymous donors recently made a generous $50,000 commitment to Austin Peay State University (APSU) to expand the operations of the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) into southern Tennessee and northern Georgia.
Austin Peay State University’s Southeastern Grasslands Initiative. (APSU)
Downtown @ Sundown features Good Rockin’ Tonight for final 2020 Concert this Friday
October 13, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – On Friday, October 16th, 2020, Good Rockin’ Tonight will perform at the Downtown Commons for the final concert of 2020. The Downtown @ Sundown concert will take place on the lawn from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Good Rockin’ Tonight is a 1950’s Rock and Rockabilly Tribute that features professional Nashville musicians who perform the most influential songs in Rock and Roll history.
Good Rockin’ Tonight
APSU School of Nursing forms partnership with Fisk University
October 6, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last year, when Fisk University decided to provide a nursing pathway for its students, the Nashville-based school reached out to one of the top programs in the region – the Austin Peay State University (APSU) School of Nursing. Officials at Fisk liked that APSU’s program consistently had a near 100% passing rate for the national licensure test, and Austin Peay State University officials were eager to take advantage of the diversity that Fisk – a historically Black university – offered.
Austin Peay State University School of Nursing interim director Dr. Eve Rice (Left) with APSU nursing students and faculty. (APSU)
Nashville State announces Fall 2020 Class Options
July 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – Dear Nashville State Community,
Nashville State’s priority remains the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Therefore, we are adjusting our Fall 2020 course schedule to reduce the time required on campus while still maintaining quality in academic programs and student learning outcomes.
With that in mind, we have developed five different ways you can take classes this fall:
Nashville State Community College – Clarksville Campus
New Clarksville Animal Hospital to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, June 1st
May 31, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency will celebrate the opening of their new pet hospital in Clarksville with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, June 1st, 2020 at 1:00pm.
The ceremony will be held at the new facility located just off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at 685 Kennedy Lane, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040.
Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency – Clarksville
Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency to open Pet Hospital in Clarksville, May 29th
May 7, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On May 29th, 2020, Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency will open a pet hospital in Clarksville Tennessee. The new facility is located just off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at 685 Kennedy Lane, Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040.
This is the second animal hospital run by the Nashville-based company.
Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency’s new pet hospital will open May 29th in Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University led face shields project joined by International consulting firm Ankura
April 29, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GIS Center has been joined by Ankura, an expert services firm with an office in Nashville, in a statewide effort to produce face shields for frontline medical workers during the coronavirus crisis.
The Austin Peay State University GIS Center leads a statewide effort to produce face shields for medical workers. (APSU)
Clarksville-Montgomery County System Points of Pride, April 28th
April 29, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – The JROTC Academic Team from Montgomery Central High School was selected to compete at the 2020 U.S. Army JROTC Academic Bowl Championship in Washington D.C. originally scheduled for June and unfortunately canceled.
Montgomery Central High School JROTC Academic Bowl participants include: (from left) Christian Chesser, Julia Easter, Cheyenne Douthitt, and Abria Peoples.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Surrender of Clarksville event to be held at Fort Defiance
February 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will be hosting a living history event from 10:00am to 3:00pm to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.
The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event in Civil War history, opening the South to Union forces and the capture of Nashville. Uniformed soldiers will provide living history and cannon firing demonstrations. Visitors are invited to tour the permanent exhibit and view the film, “Crossroads of Change.”
Surrender of Clarksville to feature Uniformed Soldiers provide Living History and Cannon Firing Demonstrations at Fort Defiance.
Clarksville writer Matt Schorr to hold Book Launch at Hudubam Book Traders
February 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Matt Schorr’s stories are – in a word – unique.
Other authors spin yarns featuring noble vampires or grade school wizards. Some relay tales of heartache, struggle or adversity faced by real people in real settings.
Many weave together narratives describing historical figures battling for their place in the history books.
Matt writes about zombie whales and re-animated T-Rex skeletons.
Matt’s latest novel, “That Time I Saved the Universe.”
