Montgomery County Hires New Program Event Manager for the Downtown Commons
May 7, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government recently hired Amanda Scarpaci as the Downtown Commons’ Program Event Manager. She will be responsible for the management, planning and execution of events that take place at Downtown Commons.
Scarpaci brings with her experience in event planning and marketing all the way from Freehold, New Jersey. She has worked on both large and small-scale events, putting her full attention into every detail.
Downtown Commons Program Event Manager Amanda Scarpaci.
Philadelphia emergency expert named first director of emergency management at APSU
May 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last summer, an explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Pennsylvania sent, according to WHYY, “3,271 pounds of the dangerous hydrofluoric acid” into the atmosphere. While the refinery still burned, Lynn Fisher arrived on the scene as the response and emergency operations center manager. On May 18th, 2020 Fisher will arrive at Austin Peay State University (APSU) as the institution’s first Director of Emergency Management.
Austin Peay State University Director of Emergency Management Lynn Fisher. (APSU)
Getting home in a pandemic – An APSU exchange student’s adventure out of France
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Late that night, while Austin Peay State University (APSU) freshman Madison Morgan finished her laundry, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the European Union was closing its borders.
Beginning the next day at noon, no one would be able to fly out of France’s Charles De Gaulle Airport. Morgan watched Macron on her smartphone.
Austin Peay State University freshman Madison Morgan in Paris in the Place de la République. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation says Downtown Market to open at McGregor Park, May 16th
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th, 2020 at a new home on the banks of the Cumberland River.
McGregor Park North Extension, behind O’Charley’s on Riverside Drive, will be the site of the popular weekly event until further notice while concerns over the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic are ongoing.
Trey Stroud, Downtown Market Manager, said the new site provides more space and enhanced ability to follow social distancing guidelines.
Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th with Reduced Vendors in North Extension of McGregor Park.
This Week at APSU: Austin Peay State University Art + Design to celebrate graphic design seniors with Virtual Showcase
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is taking its senior graphic design showcase online to recognize “the awesome work of 17 future creatives.”
The showcase will open virtually at www.instagram.com/apsudesign_vision2020 on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.
Virtual Showcase for graphic design seniors to be held by Austin Peay State University Art + Design. (APSU)
APSU hosting virtual celebration for graduates on May 8th
April 27, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, Lacy Marlin told her friends and family to mark May 8th on their calendars because that was the day of her commencement at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Then in March, the coronavirus pandemic caused the University to postpone the annual spring celebration.
Austin Peay State University Spring Graduates to be honored on May 8th with a Virtual Celebration. (APSU)
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center to take part in The Big Payback
April 27, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In January 2020, The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center was on a roll with exciting announcements going into a new decade.
The momentum included the hiring of Executive Director Frank Lott, the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Boehm Porcelain Collection along with other highly anticipated exhibit openings and several facility improvement projects.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
APSU Human Resources supporting families during COVID-19 pandemic
April 21, 2020
Clarksville, TN – For many Americans, the recent COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has turned every weekday into “Bring Your Child to Work Day.” Zoom business meetings are regularly interrupted by off-screen laughs or screams for a missing toy, and laptop keyboards have become sticky with spilled juice and doughnut icing.
Austin Peay State University executive director and chief human resources officer Sheraine Gilliam-Holmes and her daughter, Alana. (APSU)
This Week at APSU: Austin Peay State University will hold Virtual Career Fair for Students during Coronavirus Crisis
April 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host its first-ever virtual career fair for students whose job hunt has been slowed by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Peay State University to host Virtual Career Fair for Students on April 22nd. (APSU)
APSU, telehealth provides new creativity for counseling sessions
April 20, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In the months before face-to-face interactions became taboo, something to dread the world over, Sara Beth Geoghegan at Austin Peay State University (APSU) often sat within six feet of her clients, listening compassionately to their fears and stresses.
Austin Peay State University Mental Health Counseling intern Sara Beth Geoghegan. (APSU)
