City of Clarksville Councilman Vondell Richmond helps build entrepreneurial momentum
February 8, 2020
‘Mingle’ event honors small business advocates
Clarksville, TN – Ward 2 City of Clarksville Councilman Vondell Richmond is continuing efforts to boost the community’s focus on economic and small business development.
Participants have fun during a “Family Feud” challenge at an entrepreneurial ‘Mingle’ event February 4th at Old Glory Distillery.
Mayor vs. General Third Annual Broomball Game at Downtown Commons Ice Rink set for January 15th
January 8, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – Broomball is sweeping through Clarksville! Come out to the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink and see Clarksville’s most entertaining sport. Fort Campbell’s Major General Brain Winski will challenge the reigning champions, Montgomery County and Mayor Jim Durrett, for the third annual showdown on ice, January 15th, 2020 at 6:00pm.
Joining us this season is Clarksville Police Department and Clarksville Fire Rescue for a friendly competition of Guns vs. Hoses starting at 5:00pm. The 911 Dispatchers will try their hand in a short match between the two featured games.
Downtown Commons Ice Rink to host Mayor vs. General Third Annual Broomball Game, January 15th
December 26, 2019
Downtown Commons Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – On January 15th, 2020, the public is invited to attend the second annual Broomball match between Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and U.S. Army Fort Campbell to a backyard broomball game at 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink.
Broomball is a variation of ice hockey played on ice without skates and with brooms and a ball instead of sticks and a puck. Running around in shoes on ice while trying to “sweep” a ball into a goal presents a unique challenge that includes a lot of slipping, sliding and falling.
Clarksville Montgomery County Economic Development Council releases information on multi-use development project
November 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Economic Development Council announced today that a Nashville real estate development company is cooperating with the Hand Family on a $50 million mixed-use development of the four-acre site across from the planned Montgomery County Multi-Purpose Event Center (MPEC).
Artist remediation of Riverview Inn renovation, outdoor greenspace, parking garage and market place of retail & restaurants.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade joins with APSU Homecoming Parade for one spectacular event
November 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 2019 Veterans Day Parade was even bigger than usual as it was merged with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) annual Homecoming Parade, an occurrence that happens once every five years.
Thousands, who gathered on the streets of Downtown Clarksville Saturday morning to celebrate, were treated to approximately 150 parade entries, ranging from APSU’s Homecoming Court to Veterans groups, First Responders, marching band and more.
Clarksville celebrates APSU’s Homecoming and Veterans Day with a parade through the streets of downtown.
Austin Peay State University’s Industry Summit provides path for region’s future
October 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Every year, around 40,000 people leave places like Chicago, Atlanta and Miami for a new life in Nashville, but after they reach Tennessee’s state capitol, they often head another 40 miles north.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty delivers the keynote address. (APSU)
Montgomery County Archives Department to hold Open Houses in October
October 3, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – In recognition of Archives Month this October, Montgomery County Archives Department has open house dates to tour and learn more about their unique services.
Three open house tours of the stacks and a behind the scenes look at what goes into caring for the history of Clarksville and Montgomery County will be available on Friday, October 11th, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Saturday, October 19th, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and Tuesday, October 29th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Montgomery County Celebrates American Archives Month
APSU’s PELP students bring in local leaders for Poli-Talk
September 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) sophomore Phoenix Tarpy began her college career believing Clarksville-Montgomery County’s elected leaders were inaccessible. Why, she thought, would they be interested in talking with college students?
Poli-Talk – a panel discussion on local politics hosted by APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP)
Welcome Home Veterans Celebration
September 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The annual Welcome Home Veterans Celebration brought a busy schedule of events over a five day period, all designed to honor and celebrate our Veterans.
Activities began on Wednesday with the arrival of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall, the Korean War Memorial and the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit at Beachaven Winery. A procession actually began at Appleton Harley Davidson and traveled through town, delivering the impressive displays to their temporary location.
Welcome Home Veterans Parade
Montgomery County Mayor, Clarksville Mayor Signs Joint Proclamation for Montgomery County Imagination Library
September 10, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts have issued a joint proclamation designating September as Montgomery County Imagination Library Month.
Imagination Library provides free books to children until they begin kindergarten to promote literacy and lifelong learning. The local Imagination Library began in 2005 and is expected to send its millionth book to a child in Montgomery County by February 2020.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett proclaims September as Montgomery County Imagination Library Month.
