Legends Bank partners with Habitat for Humanity to build home for Clarksville family
March 15, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Legends Bank will team up with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Tennessee (HFHMCTN) to help build a home for a local family in need of affordable housing.
The bank agreed to sign onto a build for 2021 after holding a hugely successful fundraiser for Habitat in the fall of 2020.
From left to right: Aminah Eyiowuawi, Amelia Magette, and Tommy Bates (Legends Bank) with Rob Selkow and Nicole June (Habitat for Humanity).
Legends Bank Provides Protection for Seniors in the Community
December 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to Legends Bank, residents of Signature Health of Clarksville, will live in a safer and more secure living environment. Through a recent partnership with CRA Partners, Legends Bank is funding the Senior Crimestoppers program to protect those who live and work in this facility against theft, abuse, and neglect.
(L to R) Brad Barrett, CRA Partners; Katie Wright, Senior Crimestoppers; Tommy Bates, Legends Bank; Alex Butaud, Signature Healthcare; Britney Campbell, Legends Bank; Lori Bell, Legends Bank; Pam Mulkey, Legends Bank. (Kayla Yun, Signature Healthcare)
APSU Foundation elects new officers at spring 2019 dinner
July 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation elected three new officers to serve on its board during the spring dinner the foundation hosted for its members at the University’s Morgan University Center . Chairman Tommy Bates, Vice Chair Barry Kulback (’79) and Secretary Casey Jenkins were selected to lead the organization.
APSU Foundation elected officers (L to R) Tommy Bates, Barry Kulback and Casey Jenkins during Spring Dinner.
Billy Atkins Family and Legends Bank partner to create scholarship for APSU students
July 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a generous gift from Billy Atkins and Legends Bank to create the Billy Atkins Family Endowed Scholarship. Atkins will provide additional funding to allow the scholarship to be awarded during the 2019-20 academic year.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Billy Atkins and APSU Vice President Ronald Bailey sign paperwork to create the new scholarship. (APSU)
Montgomery County Population Estimated at 195,734
April 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – U.S. Census Bureau estimates released last week show Montgomery County’s population at 195,734 as of July 1st, 2016. The increase from July 1st, 2015 to July 1st, 2016 means the county gained 2,440 new residents, or almost seven persons per day.
Since 2010, Montgomery County’s growth rate of 13.6%, or 23,372 new residents, is among the top counties in the state. Population estimates for the city of Clarksville have not yet been released.
Downtown Clarksville. (David Smith)
City of Clarksville Population Estimates Climb Toward 150,000
September 17, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Estimates released yesterday from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey show Clarksville’s population at 149,120. Just shy of the 150,000 mark, this growth reflects an 11.6% increase over the past five years.
In the same report, Montgomery County population is growing quickly toward a population of 200,000, with a 2015 estimate of 193,479, which is also up 11.6% from 2010. The number of households in the county increased to 70,494, up 7.7% over 2014.
Average Age Stays Young; Education Improves
Google’s Enoch Moeller Set to Keynote Clarksville Growth Summit August 25th
August 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) will host its fifth annual growth summit on Thursday, August 25th at the Riverview Inn.
This half-day public event and will feature recognized leaders in economic development who will address topics such as global and local economies, strategic planning for the future, technology, entrepreneurialism and what drives business decisions.
Enoch Moeller from Google to Keynote Clarksville Growth Summit.
Clarksville Leaders Visit Decatur-Morgan County, Alabama for Annual Intercity Visit
April 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce has recently returned from its annual Intercity Visit on March 29th and 30th in Decatur, Alabama.
The trip gives business and community leaders the opportunity to tour and meet with other leaders to learn how cities similar to Clarksville-Montgomery County manage their growth, development and community best practices.
Clarksville Leaders take part in Annual Intercity Visit
Clarksville’s annual Home and Garden show has Local Vendors and Thousands in Prizes
February 16, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share information on the upcoming Home & Garden Show that will have home improvement enthusiasts and novices alike anxious to thaw out their household project list after a long winter break.
On February 27th and 28th, the Wilma Rudolph Event Center will be filled to capacity with vendors, displays and experts to address every home project from interior design to HVAC upgrades. What’s more, all vendors have prizes and valuable giveaways in store for lucky attendees.
Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Home and Garden Show set for February 27th and 28th
January 9, 2016
Home and Garden Show to Provide a Head Start on Spring Projects
Clarksville, TN – While Middle Tennessee escaped winter’s chill for longer than average to close out 2015, the New Year’s plunging temperatures may evoke a longing for open windows, spring blooms and warm sunshine.
For those already counting the days until the Spring equinox, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to once again provide a head start on a staple of the warm weather season: home improvement projects.
Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show
