Reptiliacs presents program at Dunbar Cave
August 12, 2011
Sandy, a Baja Gopher snake owned by Sherry and Donnie Howell
Clarksville, TN – Reptiliacs will present a snake program on Saturday, August 13th, 2011, 1:00pm at Dunbar Cave.
This hands-on program will allow you to see and handle some of the harmless reptiles owned by Sherry Koontz-Howell and Donnie Howell of Reptiliacs. In addition to some of the more exotic reptiles such as a Burmese Python, Ball Python, Bearded Dragon, Giant African Pyxie Frog, etc., native species from Tennessee such as ratsnakes, cornsnakes and garter snakes will be presented.
Tank, a Giant African Pyxie Frog
All reptiles are non-venomous and the program provides an excellent opportunity to learn about habitats and care for these wonderful creatures as well as their role in the ecosystem.
This program is suitable for all ages and is free to the public.
Registration open for Contestants to participate in the 2012 Miss Tennessee USA and Teen USA Pageants
August 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville will host the 2012 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageants at the Austin Peay State University Music and Mass Communications Building Concert Hall on October 7th through 8th, 2011.
Pageant officials have announced that applications are being accepted from young women throughout the state who would like to compete in this year’s Miss Tennessee USA and Teen USA Pageants. Applications for the pageant can be found on www.misstennesseeusa.com under the “Apply Now” section.
Miss Tennessee Teen USA Kaitlin White receives her crown from former Miss Tennessee USA Kristen Rose in the 2010 Pageant.
With $1 million grant, APSU named key leader in improving graduation rate
July 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will be the key leader in Tennessee to help other colleges and universities with a nationwide challenge to impact degree completion in higher education with the help of a $1 million Completion Innovation Challenge grant.
In July 2010, the National Governors Association adopted Complete College America’s metrics as part of its Complete to Compete initiative. All 50 states competed for $1 million grants to fuel reform in college completion.
Gov. Bill Haslam (from left), APSU Provost Dr. Tristan Denley, Dr. Richard Rhoda, executive director of Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and Stan Jones, president of Complete College America, announce Tennessee as the recipient of a $1 million Complete Innovation Challenge grant July 25th in Nashville. (Photo by Bill Persinger, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for July 24th through July 31st
July 21, 2011
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.
Upcoming events include: Native American Artifacts, Nature Hike, Bats and Cave Salamanders, Childrens’ Theatre, Cooling at the Cave and so much more!
McMillan Elected to Mayors’ Conference Leadership
July 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has been elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors top leadership team during the organization’s 79th Annual Meeting in Baltimore. She joins 29 other mayors from cities across the country on the Advisory Board. She and Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield are the only mayors from Tennessee to serve in leadership positions in the Conference. [Read more]
August 9th is the Deadline for Tennesseans to Register with FEMA
June 30, 2011
Nashville, TN – Tennesseans who suffered losses due to severe spring weather have about six weeks remaining to apply for assistance. August 9th is the last day the Federal Emergency Management Agency will accept applications for individual assistance.
State and federal officials continue to encourage anyone with damage or other losses in the disaster-designated counties to register. “You may think you don’t need assistance, but you could later have disaster related losses,” said TEMA Director James H. Bassham “Registration with FEMA is free. It’s better to get your name in the system before the August 9th deadline. After that date, it will be too late.” [Read more]
Clarksville Parks & Recreation welcomes a new Director to the Kleeman Center
June 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department welcomes a new full-time member to its staff. Tonya Wacker is the new Director of the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
Wacker has been a part-time employee of Parks and Recreation for nine years. She began as a gym assistant with the Summer Youth Program at the St. Bethlehem location. She eventually moved on to the Site Director position at the Caldwell Lane and Barksdale locations. Wacker has since served as a part-time staff member at the Crow Center. [Read more]
Memorial Day History
May 30, 2011
From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5th, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30th. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. [Read more]
APSU certified as StormReady by National Weather Service
May 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In the last several weeks, Montgomery County has been under many flood, severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings – and Austin Peay State University’s emergency team has reacted quickly to alert the campus community.
For instance, whenever tornado warnings are received, APSU sends text and email messages to students, faculty and staff, and the outdoor public address system brings weather warnings to attention.
Because of APSU’s efforts to keep the campus informed of weather situations, the National Weather Service has certified APSU as a StormReady community. [Read more]
Advising schedule planned for APSU’s Master of Arts in Teaching program at Fort Campbell campus
May 16, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell will offer a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) during the Fall I term.
Advisers for this program will be available from 1:00pm-4:00pm, each Tuesday (except July 5th) in the Education Center at Fort Campbell. More information is available by contacting Dr. Barbara Peterson at 931-221-7696 or Dr. William Cox at 931-221-1412. [Read more]
