Austin Peay State University is a public university in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. Standing on a site occupied by a succession of educational institutions since 1845, the precursor of the university was established in 1927 and named for then-sitting Governor Austin Peay, who is further honored with "Governors", the name of the university's athletic teams. Affiliated with the Tennessee Board of Regents, it is now governed by the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees as of May 2017. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and, in 2012, was the fastest-growing university in Tennessee. In 2025, Austin Peay State University hit 11,185 registered students for the fall semester.
Fields of study
Athletic programs
Coaches
Easton Key
Head Coach
Jessica Combs
Head Coach
Kurt Kujawa
Head Men's Tennis Coach, Assistant Director of Tennis
Maria Sorbello Morrison
Head Women's Tennis Coach, Director of Tennis
Kim McGowan
Head Coach
Asha Gibson-Smith
Head Track & Field (Sprints & Hurdles) and Cross Country Coach
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