Austin Peay State University to celebrate 40-year anniversary of the ROTC

Clarksville, TN – In 1971, the U.S. Army established at Austin Peay State University the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) for recruiting, training and commissioning future Army officers.

In the 40 years since, hundreds of cadets have been commissioned at APSU as second lieutenants in the Army. The program also has earned the reputation as one of the nation’s finest, having won several awards for training and management performance standards. In addition, the program has been the best in the nation and had the top cadet in the nation in previous years. [Read more]

Mission Clarksville launches youth service program

“The Food Initiative”
“The Edge”
“Into the Wild”

This triple play of interconnected programs is designed  “… to develop a thoughtful and productive community of young people who can change the world in a lasting and positive way.”

Thus, with a $5,000 matching gift from the Dandridge Trust, “Mission Clarksville” made its formal debut Monday evening with a video presentation and a “meet and greet” with program administrators and more than two dozen  representatives of  Clarksville businesses, schools and media. The funds already raised are directed to offset start-up costs for this ministry. The Dandridge Trust is a charitable organization closely related to the Episcopal Church.

Patrick Smith, Executive Director of Mission Clarksville,  urged listeners to “raise expectations,” noting that our children “will rise to the occasion.” His message is simple: create a healthy outlook on life, on relationships, on leadership, on responsibility by working hard, on working as part of a team and a community, and giving back to that community. [Read more]