Planters Bank Exhibit to display Metal Art in August
August 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery will feature metal art from local artist Brent Streeter Thursday, August 1st – Wednesday, September 4th.
Brent Streeter was born and raised in Michigan in the heart of the automotive industry and worked most of his life as a Design Engineer. Brent moved to Clarksville in 2007 with his wife Joyce because they both loved Tennessee and were ready for a new adventure.
Metal Music Men part of display at Planters Bank in August.
Clarksville’s Belk Offering Free Mammograms August 9th-10th
July 29, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center, a 39-foot-long, state-of-the-art screening center on wheels, will stop at Belk at the Governor’s Square August 9th-10th (Friday and Saturday) to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings.
BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center coming to Clarksville.
Austin Peay State University Business Scholarship endowed by Clarksville resident to honor his late wife
July 24, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In the 1940s, Richard Powers enrolled in an economics class at Austin Peay State University. So did Mary Marks, and the two later were married for the next 58 years.
“We were both taking summer courses at that time,” Powers said.
His wife died in March 2008. To honor her memory, Powers established the Mary Marks Powers Scholarship for Business with a $50,000 endowment. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University receives 2013 ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ honor
July 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN – For the second consecutive year, Austin Peay State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In addition, APSU was the only public university in Tennessee to make the list.
Austin Peay State University
Governor’s Square Mall to Host Comic, Sci-Fi Show and Star Wars Charity Meet and Greet This Weekend
July 18, 2013
Special Guests include Melissa Cowan from The Walking Dead and Comic Artist Drew Geraci
Clarksville, TN – This weekend, Governor’s Square Mall will be hosting its first ever Comic and Sci-Fi Show presented by Comic City Conventions.
The show will start Friday, July 19th at 10:00am going through Sunday and will take place near the Food Court across from Harris Jewelry. This event is free to the public and features comic, toy and anime vendors.
The 501st Legion Mid-South Garrison 2012 Charity Meet & Greet at Governor’s Square Mall. Characters are subject to change.
Austin Peay State University Nursing Student Hayley Beard earns National Scholarship
July 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University nursing student was awarded a scholarship from the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association for the 2013-14 academic year.
Hayley Beard was one of 69 students across the nation to receive the Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship. She joins eight other nursing students in Tennessee who also were named recipients of the award, according to a press release from the foundation.
For more information, visit the foundation’s website at http://www.nsna.org .
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 7th through July 13th, 2013
July 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Upcoming events include: Morning Nature Hike, Night Creatures, How to Build and Start a Campfire, Overnight Backpacking Training (Part 1), Wildflowers and so much more!
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Planters Bank to show Larry Martin’s Colorful Art in July
July 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery will feature the richly-colored paintings of local artist Larry Martin Friday, July 5th – Wednesday, July 31st.
Having a varied career in Accounting, Linguistics, Music and Financial Management, Martin was always interested in art, but only began painting seriously after he retired at age 65 and has been painting for 10 years now.
Larry Martin’s Paintings at Planters Bank Hilldale Gallery in July
Customs House Museum to hold Sunday Family Fun: Rowing through Tennessee, June 30th
June 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, June 30th, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will hold Family Fun Day: Rowing through Tennessee from 1:00apm until 5:00pm.
Before Interstates, paved roads or railroads, there were rivers.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Austin Peay State University receives Top National Award for improved efforts in Educational Fundraising
June 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Since 2010, Austin Peay State University has encouraged alumni, friends and supporters to give to The Legacy Campaign, the University’s current capital fundraising program that so far has significantly increased millions of dollars for scholarships and educational endeavors.
APSU is being recognized for its efforts with The Legacy Campaign.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education, known in the education circle as CASE, has selected APSU to receive the 2013 CASE Educational Fundraising Award, an honor given to superior fundraising programs at educational institutions across the U.S. [Read more]
