Rivers and Spires Festival Road Closures announces
April 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 11th Annual Rivers & Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville. The following streets will be closed:
Wednesday, April 17th Beginning at 7:00am- Public Square in front of F&M Bank
Thursday, April 18th Beginning at 7:00am– All of Public Square,Franklin Street from First Street to Public Square First Street from Franklin Street to Main Street and Strawberry Alley
Rivers and Spires Festival April 18th-20th
APSU to begin new concert series Friday at The Gilroy
October 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University National Alumni Association will begin a three-concert series leading up to Homecoming.
The City Lights Concert Series, sponsored by The Gilroy, Budweiser of Clarksville and APSU Alumni Relations, will begin Friday, October 12th. APSU alumni, friends and fans are invited.
All shows will start at 8:00pm at The Gilroy, located on the corner of University Avenue and Main Street, with doors opening at 6:00pm. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University ‘True Colors’ Homecoming 2012 is October 24th-27th
October 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate Homecoming 2012 with the theme, “True Colors.”
Homecoming is October 24th-27th. Here is a list of events planned as part of the week long celebration. Many of the events are open to the public.
Some of the events include a Student Talent Show, Golf Tournament, Alumni Receptions, 5K Run, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Football game and so much more.
The APSU Governor during the 2011 Austin Peay State University Homecoming Parade
APSU breaks ground on New Math and Computer Science Building August 17th
August 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, a narrow brick house off Ford Street, behind the Austin Peay State University Hemlock Semiconductor Building, was torn down. All that remains in its absence is a dirt lot, with a few patches of grass and gravel covering it.
At 10:00am on August 17th, shovels will plunge into that dry earth to mark the beginning of construction on APSU’s new $6.7 million mathematics and computer science building. The two-story classroom building, designed by Rufus Johnson Associates, is projected to open in the spring of 2014.
This architect rendering from Rufus Johnson Associates in Clarksville shows the front and back of the new mathematics and computer science building to be built at Austin Peay State University. The ground breaking ceremony will be August 17th at 10:00am. (Image by Rufus Johnson Associates)
Road Closures announced for Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 10th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
Also, starting the morning of April 19th, parking will be restricted in some downtown areas. There will be orange “No Parking” bags placed over meters in the restricted parking areas. [Read more]
City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Hosting 52nd Annual Christmas Parade
November 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has partnered with the Montgomery County Government this year to co-host the 52nd Annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be a night-time, lighted Christmas parade and is scheduled for December 3rd starting at 5:00pm.
The Christmas parade is an event for local businesses, schools, and organizations to showcase their Christmas spirit. This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays”.
The 2010 Christmas Parade.
Parks and Rec Report for November 27th
November 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
- Register now for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K
- Downtown Decorating Contest
- Swimming Lessons at the Indoor Aquatic Center
- Adult Volleyball League Seeks Players
City and County Host Downtown Decorating Contest
November 16, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – The Downtown Decorating Contest will be a continued tradition in the 5th Annual Downtown for the Holidays celebration presented by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, in Downtown Clarksville on December 3rd.
The contest is open to downtown businesses from University Avenue to Riverside Drive. Businesses can show their holiday spirit while vying for the title of Best Window and Door Display, Most Creative Use of Lights or People’s Choice. [Read more]
Clarksville and Montgomery County Hosting 52nd Annual Christmas Parade
October 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has partnered with the Montgomery County Government this year to co-host the 52nd Annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be a night-time, lighted Christmas parade and is scheduled for December 3rd starting at 5:00pm.
The 2010 Christmas Parade.
APSU makes campus, public aware of road projects
August 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – As Austin Peay State University prepares for the start of the 2011-12 academic year, the campus community and the public should be aware of the various city and campus construction projects to plan alternate routes to and from campus.
Near APSU, the intersection of North Second and College streets is closed while the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues sewer repairs. This is scheduled to last six to eight weeks. If driving to campus from Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, College Street can be accessed up to Fourth Street and Home Avenue.
A view of the excavation at the intersection of North Second Street and College Street. The intersection is closed while the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues sewer repairs.
