Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to exhibit paintings from Nashville artist Peach McComb
March 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Nashville artist Peach McComb brings the outdoors in with her current exhibit at the Customs House Museum. Painting in a broad range of subjects, Peach works in both impressionistic and representational styles.
Her paintings appear effortless and “in the moment”.
Shore Patrol by Peach McComb
APSU Beef Show Team wins at Dixie National
March 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The four members of the Austin Peay State University Beef Cattle Show Team woke up around 2:30am on February 9th and went to work grooming a heifer in the livestock pen.
Since September, they’d spent most of their free time at the APSU Farm and Environmental Education Center, making sure the animal was in tip-top shape, and in a few hours, they hoped all their hard work would pay off.
APSU Beef Cattle Show Team’s heifer was named Senior Calf Champion at the Dixie National Livestock show.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council announces Cal Wray as New Executive Director
February 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Board is excited to announce they have received commitment from Cal Wray, 35, of Dublin, GA, to assume the reins as the Executive Director.
The EDC was established in 1996, and currently promotes economic growth and development of Clarksville-Montgomery County.
New EDC Executive Director Cal Wray.
APSU choral activities gain International Reputation
February 26, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In early February, Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at Austin Peay State University, turned on his computer to watch a live broadcast of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC).
The acclaimed, 100-year-old choir is one of the largest and most respected choral organizations in Canada, but that evening, Foster was more interested in watching one of the guest conductors – APSU graduate student Zach Thompson.
APSU Chamber Singers
2014 Clarksville Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
February 19, 2014
Trust us…this will be the COOLEST thing you do all year!
Clarksville, TN – Come and join hundreds of brave individuals on Sunday, February 23rd at 1:30pm and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes by jumping into the chilly waters of the outdoor pool at Foy Recreation Center on Austin Peay State University campus.
With just $50.00 in donations each plunger receives the official long-sleeved Plunge t-shirt and all bragging rights associated with such a brave endeavor.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is February 19th, 2014
February 17, 2014
The 119th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “The Raiding Winter: Confederate Cavalry Operations – December 1862 to January 1863”
APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Annual Ovation Awards Ceremony set for March 2nd
February 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In 2010, Dr. Joseph B. Trahern Jr. donated a couple of crude, limestone statues to Austin Peay State University.
The pieces, which had belonged to his late mother, were sculpted by the prominent folk artist William Edmondson, the first African-American artist to have a solo show of his work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Those donated works, worth tens of thousands of dollars, helped jump-start the University’s burgeoning folk art collection, and they have made the entire community a destination for art enthusiasts.
Clarksville Firefighter’s Association to give away smoke detectors
February 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – No home should be without smoke detectors and that’s why local firefighters are making every effort to ensure that everybody has one.
The Clarksville Firefighter’s Association local #3180, will be hosting a smoke detector giveaway on Saturday, February 22nd at Governors Square Mall. The event is from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Firefighters encourage anyone who is without smoke detectors, or knows a family or household that is without, to come to this event and get one while they last.
Firefighters to give away smoke detectors at Governor’s Square Mall (Clarksville Online)
Historian Paula Hinton to talk about Tennessee anti-lynching movement on February 24th at APSU
February 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In the early 20th century, Tennessee ranked sixth in the nation in lynchings, with mobs murdering some 214 people during a 40-year span.
That number would have been higher, Historian Paula K. Hinton argues, had a small group of local, progressive women not stood up to angry mobs and complacent sheriffs.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt hosting Valentines Party
February 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a non-traditional Valentine’s Day Celebration? Come mix, mingle and network with other singles at the Kilt.
The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Clarksville, will have their “Love Bites!” party the evening of Friday February 14th, 2014. Couples are welcome also.
Featured will be $2.00 Kill Cupid Shots and $1.50 longnecks, with live music from Clarksville’s own Jimmy Johnson beginning at 9:00pm.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt hosting Valentine’s Party (photo courtesy Tilted Kilt)
