Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires invites you to come out and get your Game On
April 25, 2014
CDE Lightband’s Gig City Gaming opens Friday night at 6:00pm
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband is bringing the ultimate gaming experience to Rivers and Spires. Gig City Gaming is a great area for adults and children of all ages to play interactive multi-player games.
Featuring over 50+ titles to play and catering to over 30,000 gamers at Rivers & Spires, there will be tons of gaming for everyone to enjoy! The gaming center is located in the underground parking garage on Franklin Street between Second and Third Streets.
Test your skills in gaming, against the speed and reliability of a full GIG of internet bandwidth.
CDE Lightband receives National Recognition for Reliable Electric Operations
April 10, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE Lightband) is one of 184 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service.

(L-R), Brent McKinney, chair of APPA’s RP3 Review Panel, Keith Cutshall, CDE Lightband safety director, John Wallis, CDE Lightband working foreman, and Mike Hyland, APPA senior vice president of engineering and operations.
Gamers get their own area at this Year’s Gig City Gaming at Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires
April 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Video game aficionados have a place to unite, unwind and show their gaming skills at this year’s Rivers and Spires Festival.
For the first time ever, the Festival will be bringing a free, fully interactive gaming area to the underground parking garage located on Franklin Street. Gig City Gaming, presented by CDE Lightband, will feature over 50 titles and will cater to over 30,000 gamers.
There will be tons of gaming for everyone to enjoy on systems including the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Play Station 3 and Play Station 4.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation receives Tree Donation
April 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation recently planted a total of 9 trees in Dixon Park, thanks to a donation from the Clarksville Department of Electricity.
First Class of 2014 Completes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Workshops
March 24, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – The first class of 2014 completed the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP) workshops. The group began in January and concluded a series of three workshops that lasted approximately three hours each in March.

The first group of 2014 completes the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification workshop series. Pictured from left to right are: Back Row: Tia Suiter; Keith Roberts; Mike Vietenheimer; Tim Sawyer; Yvonne Chamberlain; Adam Bibb; Andrea Jacobsen and Dan Utt. Front Row : Lisa Izzy; Amanda Rose; Frances Traughber (peeking out); Angie Henson; Susan Dolnak; Mayor Carolyn Bowers; George Gallardo and Maria Terry.
CDE Lightband to Host “Understanding Your Electric Bill” Meeting
February 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – High electric bills over the past two months have been a concern for some Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE Lightband) customers.
Due to continued interest in this matter, CDE Lightband management has made the decision to host a public meeting to address customer concerns. [Read more]
Go Commando Donates Over $50,000 To Charitable Organizations
November 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k, powered by CDE Lightband, announced Tuesday they would donate over $50,000 to local non-profits and community organizations.
The largest recipients, the Clarksville Area YMCA and the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation, were both on hand to accept donations of $15,000 each. Christy Batts, Broadband Division Manager for the Clarksville Department of Electricity, was also in attendance to present the checks to the recipients.

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation check was accepted by Robert Nichols. From L to R: Channel Lemon, Race Director; Christy Batts, CDE Lightband; Robert Nichols; Jessica Goldberg, Race Director.
Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE) becomes Green Certified
October 11, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – On Monday afternoon, October 7th, Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE) became the first City Department to earn Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification.
CDE has supported the CMC Green Certification Program since it began in the spring of 2011 when they agreed to give presentations about energy savings as a part of the program’s workshops.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition Registration underway now
August 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Registration is currently underway for the Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition. This year’s competition will feature the following three exhibits: Amateur & Professional Divisions, High School Division, and the Senior Citizens’ Division.
Artwork is displayed at exhibits at various locations in downtown Clarksville, and then juried, and over $2,500 in prizes is awarded.
Stone, Rudolph & Henry Achieve Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
May 7, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Stone, Rudolph, & Henry, PLC, a full service accounting firm in Clarksville, celebrated their Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification with a Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, May 2nd.
After cutting the ribbon, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers kicked off the conversation by saying “Tell us what you all did to earn the certification.”