Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q Expands in Tennessee with New Clarksville Location
March 26, 2025
Clarksville, TN – Jim’ N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q (JNN), known for award-winning barbecue, Southern hospitality and supporting the communities it serves, celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Clarksville today at 111 Airborne Center Road.
Clarksville public officials, including Councilman Jimmy Brown and Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mikey Rainey, gathered to celebrate the new restaurant.
The new Clarksville location features a quick-casual dining style, allowing for fast customer service while providing the same award-winning barbecue, hospitality and community-oriented atmosphere that have been cornerstones of the brand for decades.

(L to R) Clarksville City Councilman Jimmy Brown, Jim ‘N Nicks VP Of Operations Chris McCracken, Founder and CEO of YAIPAK Sherry Nicholson and Chairman of Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Mike Rainey.
Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita to speak at APSU’s summer commencement
July 23, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, August 9th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University summer Commencement keynote address will be given by Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Olita, 19th Judicial District, at 2:00pm in the APSU Dunn Center.
Olita, a Clarksville-native, attended Northeast High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Real estate titan Hunter-Kelly to speak at Austin Peay State University commencement on May 4th
April 25, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Valerie Hunter-Kelly, co-owner of Keller Williams Realty-Clarksville and a nationally recognized real estate professional, will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s Spring Commencement on May 4th, 2018 in the APSU Dunn Center.
Hunter-Kelly has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, and she is the listing specialist for The Air Assault Team at Keller Williams.

Valerie Hunter-Kelly to give keynote address at the APSU Spring Commencement on Friday, May 4th, 2018.
Nashville State Community College becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
January 23, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Nashville State Community College is the latest organization to join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP). To celebrate their success a green ribbon cutting was held Monday, January 22nd, 2018.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Montgomery County Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt, Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Stephen James (Nyrstar) and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers attended the ceremony.

Nashville State Community College’s Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification ribbon cutting. (L to R) Rose Melton, Carlye Sommers, Melinda Shepard, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, John Woodman, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Jessica Mallicoate, Kathleen Akers, Sharley Ross, Vicki McCovery, Megan Goosetree, Reggie Mclain, Larry Coppins, Jeff Truitt, Stephen James.
Workforce Essentials becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
August 8, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Workforce Essentials was recognized today as a Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified business. City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan; Chamber of Commerce President Melinda Shephard, Bi-County Director David Graham, and CMCGCP Steering Committee members Rose Melton, Daryl Pater, and Tim Swaw were present at the green ribbon cutting to congratulate the Workforce Essentials team on their certification.
Clarksville Dentistry Receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
June 20, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Dental Center is the latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville and Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard attended their green ribbon cutting to congratulate the doctors and staff on earning their certification.










