Austin Peay State University now an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education
April 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University recently became an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education (AATCE), the only one in Tennessee.
“I think this is a great opportunity for our University and our department,” said Kathy Heuston, associate professor of communication who has spearheaded the effort for APSU’s program. [Read more]
Custom House Museum continues the Celebration of Women with Writers’ Panel
April 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 14th, the Customs House Museum will host a writers’ panel discussion in the Turner Auditorium, starting at 1:00pm.
This free public event will be moderated by Shana Thornton and Mitzi Cross, guest speakers will discuss three topics including “the muse”, self publishing versus “old school”, and challenges when writing about history. [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System recommended for Accreditation
April 6, 2012
Montgomery, County – The team for the world’s largest educational accrediting organization announced that the Clarksville Montgomery County School System ranks among schools systems in the top two to three percent globally.
Schools Director Mike Harris (l) and Vice Chair Horace Murphy, Jr.(r) thank teachers, staff and administrators for their hard work.
U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn notes concerns about funding for Higher Education during visit at Austin Peay Staet University
April 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An expanded Medicaid and other rising health care costs will impact Tennessee financially, but how those escalating expenses will shortchange state allocations for higher education concerns U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn.
“What we learned from TennCare is that every dollar went to health care, and higher education lost out,” Blackburn said during a visit April 2nd at Austin Peay State University. “We are incredibly concerned about what health care on a federal level is going to do to states and colleges and universities.”
U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of the 7th Congressional District speaks to APSU President Tim Hall’s Circle of Advisers during a visit to campus Monday, April 2nd. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
Army Veteran Hubert Thomas to be Honored by House of Heroes this week
April 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – House of Heroes, Inc., a community-focused 501(c)(3) program, is coming to Clarksville on April 4th and 5th, 2012, to honor Sergeant Major (Ret.) Hubert Thomas and his wife, Mary Elizabeth.
The House of Heroes program honors military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses by repairing and improving their homes at no cost. Since its inception in 1999, the program has repaired over 450 homes nationwide. The Thomas’ house will be the program’s first project in Tennessee. [Read more]
The Customs House Museum reopens 1898 Building with an Open House Event April 28th
March 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – After months of renovation, the Customs House 1898 building will be reopening on April 28th.
In February, Customs House Museum closed the doors to its 1898 building in order to replace nine undersized, outdated, and malfunctioning Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning units (HVAC) with four commercial units.
The Customs House Museum
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center has Activities for Spring Break
March 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On March 27th, 28th, and 29th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, and March 30th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, the Customs House Museum will have Spring Break activities for the kids.
Although the Explorers’ Gallery may still be closed, there will be fun things to do at the museum while the kids are out of school this week. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University History Department helps remember War of 1812 at local conference
March 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In terms of notoriety, the War of 1812 isn’t nearly as popular with the general public as, say, the American Revolution or the Civil War.
But the conflict did have a pivotal impact on the United States, giving us the national anthem, Gen. Andrew Jackson and even Tennessee’s nickname as the “Volunteer State.”
Dr. Kristofer Ray, APSU assistant professor of history, Deanna Carter, APSU graduate student, and Dr. Donald Hickey, Wayne State College professor of history, meet at the Tennessee, the Atlantic World and the War of 1812 symposium in Nashville.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center remains open during Sidewalk Repairs
March 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Sidewalk repairs started March 12th at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center. The main entrance to the Museum is closed so that repairs to the sidewalk can be completed.
The Museum wants to remind visitors that during this time, everyone must use the back entrance located in the Museum’s parking lot. Again, the Museum is not closed during this repair. The back entrance is open.
Customs House Museum celebrates Women's History Month
Students from across Tennessee lend their insights to issues facing Public Education
March 14, 2012
Nashville, TN – Students from Clarksville Montgomery School System joined approximately 400 of their high school peers in Nashville on March 9th to express their views on public education in Tennessee at the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE).
Clarksville Montgomery County High School students attended the Student Congress on Policies in Education in Nashville Tennessee March 9th.
