Clarksville Regional Airport to host Vintage Warbirds tours starting July 13th
June 30, 2021
Clarksville, TN – In cities across the U.S., vintage military aircraft rest quietly in museums, where school children and tourists admire them, take their pictures, and leave them behind closed doors at the end of each day.
On July 13th, aviation history blasts out of the museums and into the skies as the Commemorative Air Force thunders into Clarksville, led by the B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders.
APSU introduces first helicopter in its rotor-wing fleet
January 11, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – GOV 1 has landed. Austin Peay State University (APSU) officials on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 unveiled the first of three helicopters in its new rotor-wing fleet. The helicopters bolster the state’s first and only aviation science program with a rotor-wing concentration.
APSU names seasoned pilot/flight instructor Charles Weigandt director of proposed rotor wing program
May 4, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Charles W. Weigandt, a 24-year U.S. Army veteran and founding member of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, was recently named director of Austin Peay State University’s proposed Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science program, with a concentration in rotor wing (helicopters). He began his new role at APSU on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018.
Austin Peay State University working to offer Aviation Science Degree next Fall
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In Clarksville, it’s not unusual to see military aircraft flying over town, but next year, a new bachelor’s degree program at Austin Peay State University will put a few civilian helicopters into the local sky.
That’s because the University is in the final approval stages of a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science, with a concentration in rotor wing (helicopters), beginning next fall. The program will be the first rotor-wing flight school attached to a bachelor’s degree in the state.
Clarksville Regional Airport to hold Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
July 10, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A once-in-a-lifetime sky gazing opportunity will occur this summer and Clarksville Regional Airport (CKV – Outlaw Field) is inviting the community to watch this historic phenomenon from the grounds of the airport.
A total Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21st, 2017 and Clarksville Regional will host a free-to-the-public Solar Eclipse Viewing Event from noon until 3:00pm.
Aviation Fun Day
October 6, 2011
Outlaw field, Saturday the 8th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Clarksville, TN – Outlaw Airfield, North Central Institute (NCI) will be hosting their Annual Aviation Day in recognition of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
Free activities will be on hand for the entire family, from the youngest to the oldest, including bounce houses, face painting, and a car show. Kick-off will begin at 10:00am with guest speakers: Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn P. Bowers and City Council Member Ward 1 – Nick Steward. This event will last until 2:00pm. [Read more]
TDOT Announces Aeronautics Grants for 14 Tennessee Airports
March 9, 2011
$6,690,332 Provides for Infrastructure and Other Improvements
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced today that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $6,690,332 have been approved for 14 Tennessee airports.
Clarksville’s Outlaw Field received a $300,000 grant.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
December 13, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Pool Pass Gift Cards
- Aerobics
- Wednesday Night Fun
- Pictures with Santa
- Disc Golf
- Toddlers in Action
- Quick Silver Social
- Indoor Soccer program
- Movies in the Park 2011