Mills Family establishes Austin Peay scholarship for Montgomery County students in memory of late son
November 28, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A recent gift from Bobby and Betty Mills to Austin Peay State University will ensure that the memory of their late son will endure and support future Montgomery County-area students as they work toward their educational goals.
3rd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5K Run/Walk/Crawl continues success
July 31, 2017
Cunningham, TN – The 3rd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5K Run/Walk/Crawl, in honor of Wade Morgan, was held Saturday, July 29th, 2017 at the Montgomery Central High School. Registration began at 8:00am and the race started at 8:30am.
It was just perfect weather for the event. Partly sunny with a slight breeze that kept everyone cool.
“Compared to the weather we have had just over the last couple of days, this weather is exactly what we prayed for,” stated Jessica Morgan, sister-in-law of Wade Morgan.
Kiwanis Club of Clarksville Presents Scholarship and Donation
June 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – At the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017. two check presentations were held.
Congratulations to Ashley Montgomery, Rossview High School student, for being awarded the 2017 Kiwanis Club of Clarksville Scholarship.
Hilltop Supermarket’s 2nd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off better than ever
May 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 6th, 2017, Hilltop Supermarket held the 2nd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off. The weather was cool, with a slight breeze. It was just a wonderful day for the event.
Upon arriving at Hilltop, your senses were bombarded with the smell of great BBQ cooking.
The cook off was held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away last year. Proceeds from the event went towards a scholarship fund for Dwayne’s grandchildren.

Perry Pratt with The Big Orange Smokers won Grand Champion at Hilltop Supermarket’s 2nd annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off that was held Saturday.
3rd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5k Run/Walk/Crawl set for Saturday, July 29th
April 28, 2017
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 30th, 2016 the 3nd annual “Be More Like Wade Scholarship” 5K Run/Walk will take place at the Montgomery Central Schools on Saturday, July 29th, 2017 in honor of Wade Morgan. Registration starts at 8:00am and the race is slated for 8:30am.
Tickets can be purchased online at ticketleap. Registration will also take place the day of the race.
All proceeds will be placed in the Scholarship Fund in Wade’s memory. Scholarships will be given to graduating Seniors at Montgomery Central High School who demonstrate similar characteristics of #bemorelikeWade.

3rd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5k Run/Walk/Crawl to take place at Montgomery Central High School on Saturday, July 29th.
2017 Be More Like Wade Scholarship Winners announced
April 18, 2017
Cunningham, TN – The winners of the 2017 Be More Like Wade Scholarship have been selected. Eight $1000.00 scholarships are being given out this year.
The scholarships go to Montgomery Central High School Seniors who demonstrate similar characteristics of #bemorelikewade.
He exemplified the true meaning of a genuine person by being a selfless individual and always having an optimistic outlook on life.
Annual Soiree on Franklin Arts Event to be held October 28th
October 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The arts at Austin Peay State University will be on display and celebrated at the annual Soiree on Franklin on Friday, October 28th, 2016.
The event, in its seventh year, is sponsored by the Acuff Circle of Excellence board of directors and is open to members of the Circle and the public. “Celebrating the Arts” will feature representations of APSU’s arts disciplines, this year focusing on the visual arts and music.
2016 Austin Peay State University Governors Gauntlet to raise money for military alumni scholarship
August 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – In honor of the military students and their families, the 2016 APSU Governors Gauntlet will benefit the APSU Military Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment.
In 2015, Austin Peay and CrossFit Clarksville came together to provide an incredible backdrop for a one-of-a-kind team competition. With $12,000 raised for the APSU Military Scholarship Fund, they are excited to be back at it again in 2016.
Downtown Kiwanis Club Awards Annual Scholarship to Clarksville Academy’s Evelyn Turner
July 26, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Kiwanis Club of Clarksville (Downtown) recently awarded their annual $2,000 scholarship to Evelyn Turner.
Turner is a recent graduate of Clarksville Academy, with plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin in August. Turner was a member of the Clarksville Academy Key Club, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville (Downtown).
2nd annual Be More Like Wade Scholarship 5k run takes place Saturday, July 30th
July 24, 2016
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 30th, 2016 the 2nd annual “Be More Like Wade Scholarship” 5K Run/Walk will take place at the Montgomery Central Schools in honor of Wade Morgan. Registration starts at 7:45am and the race is slated for 8:30am.
Tickets can be purchased online through noon Wednesday, July 27th at ticketleap. Registration will also take place the day of the race.
All proceeds will go into a scholarship fund which will be given to a Montgomery Central Senior who demonstrates similar characteristics of #bemorelikewade. He exemplified the true meaning of a genuine person by being a selfless individual and always having an optimistic outlook on life.