APSU History Honor Society celebrates 50th anniversary
November 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In May of 1961, a group of young Austin Peay State University students, believing that they were living at the end of history, chartered a new campus honor society focused on studying the past.
“We thought we had missed all the great things,” Riley Darnell (’62), former Tennessee secretary of state and founding member of the club, said. “There would be no more wars.”
Associate professor of history Dr. Minoa Uffelman, APSU President Tim Hall, state Sen. Tim Barnes, former Tennessee secretary of state Riley Darnell, state Rep. Joe Pitts and PAT president Deanna Carter gather at the chapter’s 50th anniversary celebration. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU Public Relations and Marketing).
New Campaign Honors Former Physics Chairs Mayfield, Sears and Wood-Boercker
August 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – A little more than 50 years ago, professor Melburn Mayfield founded the physics department at Austin Peay State University. Only a handful of students at first made their way into these classrooms on campus, but with the help of two distinguished professors – physics chairs Sara Wood-Boercker and Dr. Robert Sears – Mayfield’s small labor of love grew into the largest undergraduate physics department in Tennessee.
Last Saturday, friends and alumni gathered at the APSU Morgan University Center to celebrate Mayfield’s 90th birthday and to unveil a new campaign – The Mayfield, Wood-Boercker, Sears Endowment – that will allow the physics department to prosper for years to come. The endowment, funded by private donations, will provide scholarships for deserving, hardworking physics students.
State Rep. Joe Pitts honors former APSU Physics Department Chair Mel Mayfield with a proclamation recognizing Mayfield’s 90th birthday. (Photo by Nikki Loos Peterson/APSU)
Last weekends Lone Oak Picnic drew huge crowd
August 3, 2011
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 30th the Central Civitan Club held their 103rd annual Lone Oak Picnic. It is a place to gather to socialize, enjoy some great food, and to learn about the issues facing our community.
Everyone was kicking back, and relaxing as they enjoyed the gospel, country and bluegrass entertainment. The car show is always a hit. There was even inflatables and a train for the kids.
Donald Greene and Lucian Greene of the Back Lot Pickers played for the large crowd on hand for the 103rd Lone Oak Picnic.
Barnes, Pitts Announce Arts Grants
June 18, 2011
Four Montgomery County organizations receive $37,100 total
Clarksville, TN – State Senator Tim Barnes and State Representative Joe Pitts announced Friday the four Montgomery County recipients of Tennessee Arts Commission grants for the upcoming fiscal year.
“These deserving organizations provide opportunities for our citizens to both create and enjoy the arts,” Pitts said. “I am pleased to see our citizens and our officials continue to support these staples of our community.” [Read more]
Planters Presents $500 to Northeast Middle School
May 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank Vice President Joe Pitts and Credit Analyst Lance Joyner present a check for $500.00 to Northeast Middle School students for the upcoming National Robotics Challenge in Chattanooga on May 8th and National History Day in Washington, D.C. in June.
Teachers Polly Kopp and Whitney Joyner guided students through local and state competitions.
VP Joe Pitts (right) and Credit Analyst Lance Joyner (left) present a check for $500.00 to Northeast Middle School students.
Barnes and Pitts Support Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses
March 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On March 10th, at 12:00noon, State Senator Tim Barnes (D-Adams) and State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville) announce a bill to help Tennessee military families by extending unemployment benefits to individuals who leave their jobs to accompany their spouses on a military transfer.
Rivers and Spires Festival offers tailored events for everyone
February 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers & Spires Festival is a one stop entertainment spot guaranteed to entertain the young and the young-at-heart.
No matter what your ideal entertainment might be, the 2011 festival, scheduled April 14th-16th, will have an array of options to keep your senses busy and your family amused. Of those, are two specialized events that are making their appearance again after successful debuts at past Rivers & Spires Festivals.
The 2010 Rivers & Spires Festival
Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson’s Clarksville Extension Campus to Expand
October 9, 2010
Dickson, TN– The long-expected expansion of the Clarksville campus of the Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson is going to become a reality.
State officials gathered at the Clarksville campus (3789 Guthrie Highway) yesterday to announce approval of the $16 million, 60,000 square foot expansion.
Governor Phil Bredesen made the official announcement. He was accompanied by Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan and members of the Montgomery County legislative delegation, Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, and other community leaders. The Tennessee Board of Regents approved the expansion project as a “high priority” in its meeting September 24th, the State Building Commission will consider the project at its October meeting.
Governor Phil Bredesen gets a walk through of a miniature production line from Industrial Maintenance Instructor Steve Hawkins
Austin Peay State University cuts the ribbon on the Hemlock Semiconductor Building
September 17, 2010
Austin Peay State University held a ribbon cutting for its new Chemical Engineering Technology Facility yesterday. The facility which has been designated the Hemlock Semiconductor Building will train Austin Peay Students to fill the skilled labor needs for the new Polysilicon plant being built in North Clarksville. The ribbon cutting was attended by area dignitaries along with HSC officials, and was open to the general public.
President Tim Hall and Hemlock Semiconductor CEO Rick Doornbros cut the ribbon while surrounded by area dignitaries along with other HSC officials (APSU)
Mathews Nissan’s “Operation School Supplies”
September 6, 2010
Mathew Nissan collected supplies during their “Operation School Supplies” and donated to the Teacher’s Warehouse. The items donated will be available to local teachers through the warehouse to supplement needed supplies for the coming school year.
For more information about this program, contact Candy Johnson, CMCSS Community Relations Coordinator at 931-920-7955.
Mr. Gary Mathews and Mr O.B. Garland, Owner partners of Mathews Nissan, flank State Representative Joe Pitts as they survey the items donated for the Teacher's Warehouse during Mathews Nissan's "Operation School Supplies".
