APSU Career Services welcomes Amazon to Campus
October 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Office of Career Services welcomed Amazon to campus in September 2016. The University was among the first 12 schools from across the country selected to participate in Amazon’s new Warrior Ambassador Program.
Through this program, the company’s Warrior Ambassadors (military veterans that work at Amazon) will visit the veteran centers and career centers at universities located near Amazon fulfillment centers across the nation.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Soldiers and Families Embraced to hold “Lighting the Way Home” breakfast November 10th
October 12, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Soldiers may deploy into combat as a unit, but too often, the journey home is lonely and discouraging. Combat veterans – both men and women – may make the physical journey successfully back to the states but finding the way home after war – navigating the pain, the losses and the guilt – can take years. You can help, though.
Join SAFE: Soldiers and Families Embraced, community leaders and your neighbors on Thursday, November 10th, 2016, to share a meal at the organization’s annual fundraising breakfast, “Lighting the Way Home.”
Soldiers and Families Embraced retreat for active duty military, veterans and families.
City of Clarksville held ‘Welcome Home Veterans’ events
September 17, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan greeted hundreds of military veterans at Liberty Park on Thursday for a Welcome Home Parade, a picnic lunch and musical entertainment.
“We welcome you to Clarksville, we honor you, and we thank you for your service to America,” McMillan said to a lunchtime audience in the Wilma Rudolph Events Center. “Please know that the city of Clarksville, with its special connection to Fort Campbell, especially loves our veterans.”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan greets military veterans in town for a Welcome Home Parade on Thursday.
Operation Stand Down Tennessee Serves Veterans and Their Families
July 29, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Operation Stand Down Tennessee, located at 400 Madison Street next to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, is a military to civilian transition support program for veterans and their families.
By calling 931.896.2184 or walking in, veterans and their families can receive employment services, health service and benefits navigation, counseling services, legal consultations coordination, and housing assistance.
Served areas include Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Montgomery County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Trousdale County, Williamson County and Wilson County.
(L to R) Evelyn Adams, Willie Celestine, and Rhonda Clemmer, employees of Operation Stand Down Tennessee in Clarksville.
Employer Seminar on Advantages of Hiring Veterans to be held in Clarksville, August 17th
July 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – There will be an Employer Seminar (Veterans Hiring Advantage) on August 17th, 2016 at the Wilma Rudolph Events Center in Clarksville from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
The purpose of this seminar is to empower employers and human resource professionals about the rewards of employing veterans in their workplace.
Employer Advantage Seminar to be held in Clarksville at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center August 17th.
Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court held All Rise for Exercise event, June 14th
June 28, 2016
Clarksville, TN – “PT for PTSD” was the motto of the day at All Rise for Exercise, an event created by the Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). On June 14th, 2016, Austin Peay’s Foy Fitness Center opened their doors to VTC participants, staff, and Judge Kenneth R. Goble Jr.
All Rise for Exercise is a one hour workout session where participants enjoy the benefits of physical activity.
Warm up exercises, led by Sara Kluttz, owner of Prime Fitness Clarksville, helped get everyone prepare for their work-out.
Austin Peay to hold Free Photo Shoot by Professional Photographers for Military-Affiliated Individuals, Families
May 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On June 15th, a group of professional university photographers will take over the Austin Peay State University Red Barn and convert the building’s old basketball court into a temporary photo studio.
From 2:00pm-5:00pm that afternoon, these photographers—known for creating official and iconic images for institutions across the country like the University of Wisconsin, Baylor University and Wake Forest University —will take free portraits of any local individual with a direct military connection—including active duty soldiers, veterans and their families.
Austin Peay State University’s Memorial Health Building – Red Barn. (APSU)
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Announces Warrior Week 2016 Schedule
April 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee has announced that Warrior Week 2016 will be held on May 5th, 6th and 7th, sponsored by First Advantage Bank.
This annual celebration honors all local military men, women, and their families by providing free events and activities for the entire family.
2016 Warrior Week to be held May 5th, 6th and 7th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation and USO of Fort Campbell partner to host Veterans Fair
February 24, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the USO of Fort Campbell have joined forces to offer a free fair for veterans and their families on Saturday, March 5th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Kleeman Community Center.
The Veterans Fair is a great opportunity for veterans to connect with local agencies and organizations and to preview recreation programs available in our community. Enjoy family activities, demonstrations, music, crafts and fun. [Read more]
Grant to help APSU continue “Green Zone” program for veteran students
December 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Aurora Foundation, a national non-profit that helps veterans earn a college education, recently awarded Austin Peay State University with a $5,000 grant to continue its Green Zone Program.
The University’s Military Student Center began the Green Zone initiative in July to train APSU faculty and staff on the issues facing veteran and military-affiliated students.
