CDE Lightband Achieves Perfect Score On Safety Audit
April 18, 2012
Clarksville Department of Electricity
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband recently achieved a perfect score during a facilities safety audit coordinated by Tennessee Valley Public Power Association and Distributors Insurance Company.
Less than five percent of utility participants in the Tennessee Valley have obtained such a score historically. [Read more]
The Customs House Museum reopens 1898 Building with an Open House Event April 28th
March 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – After months of renovation, the Customs House 1898 building will be reopening on April 28th.
In February, Customs House Museum closed the doors to its 1898 building in order to replace nine undersized, outdated, and malfunctioning Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning units (HVAC) with four commercial units.
The Customs House Museum
CDE Lightband to Read Meters this Saturday
January 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband plans to read meter routes on Saturday, January 7th between 8:00am and 3:00pm. This is to help keep monthly billing cycles as close to 30 days as possible.
Routes to read include the following areas: Burch road, Batts Lane, Britton Springs, Fort Campbell Boulevard (even side), Wallace Glen Apartments, Notgrass Road, Stateline Road, and Belleglade Trailer Park.
Meter Readers will be driving CDE-marked vehicles and will be wearing CDE-marked vests. Should you have any questions, contact CDE Lightband at 931.648.8151.
Colder Weather Causes Electric Bills to Increase
December 31, 2011
Clarksville, TN – According to CDE Lightband, many customers are currently seeing electric bills that have doubled from last month due to the colder weather Clarksville experienced in December.
Based on weather statistics maintained by CDE Lightband, December was 63 percent colder than November overall. The average high temperature for December was 51 degrees, compared to 62 in November. December also saw some morning temperatures in the teens and low twenties. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University 2011 Distinguished Professor Award recipient to address 700-plus degree candidates
December 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will send off 733 candidates for degrees during dual Fall Commencement ceremonies December 16th in the Dunn Center.
Dr. Bert Randall, professor of philosophy and the 2011 APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award recipient, will be the keynote speaker at both commencement events.
The faculty member who earns the Distinguished Professor Award in May serves as commencement speaker at APSU’s fall graduation.
Randall holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the university of Oklahoma. He has a B.S. in mathematics from Maryville College, a Master of Divinity in theology from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts. [Read more]
Go Commando Donates $35,000 to Local Organizations
November 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband announced Tuesday they would donate $35,000 to local non-profits and community organizations. The largest recipients, Clarksville Area YMCA and Fort Campbell Historical Foundation were on hand to accept the donations.
“The intention of the Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k will always be to give back to the community; this money emphasizes that mission in a big way,” Channel Lemon, one of the Race Directors, stated.
YMCA check was accepted by James “O’Bee” O’Bryant and Amanda Cherry of Clarksville Area YMCA staff. From L to R: Channel Lemon (Race Director), Jessica Goldberg (Race Director), O’Bee O’Bryant (YMCA Executive Director), Amanda Cherry (YMCA Community
City of Clarksville Revenue Collections Office extends hours and accepts local utility bill payments
September 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Beginning Monday, October 3rd, 2011 the City of Clarksville Finance and Revenue Department will have extended office hours of 7:30am to 5:00pm in their Revenue Collections Office in order to better serve its citizens and make it more convenient for them to pay their property taxes and utility bills.
The Revenue Collections Office is located in the first floor of the City Hall building at One Public Square. The office collects revenue for property tax, personal property tax, general billings and parking tickets. [Read more]
Half Marathon to offer Physically Impaired Divisions
August 9, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband will feature two new race divisions. A physically impaired division and a wheelchair division will be offered in both the half marathon and 5k. This will be the first time both divisions are offered in a half marathon in Clarksville.
These physically impaired divisions will allow disabled athletes to compete along the same route as other half marathon and 5k divisions. Both will offer awards to all participants as well as Top Finisher awards overall and in age groups. Participants are required to register through paper registration for both divisions to ensure proper placement. [Read more]
Clarksville Department of Electricity Opens New, Upgraded Payment and Customer Care Centers
June 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Department of Electricity has upgraded the location on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard to offer better and faster customer service and a safer environment for employees.
Milam Contractors spent the last few months on a construction project to upgrade our front lobby and utilize unused space. Our customers now have an entire area of the building dedicated to bill payments only. This Payment Center will alleviate long wait times for people with busy schedules and no time to waste. We also upgraded our teller area with innovative security measures to offer a safer environment for our employees. [Read more]
Annual Science Fair A Big Success For Students
April 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Department of Electricity is proud to be a part of another very successful science fair for Clarksville-Montgomery County students. CDE and Austin Peay State University have co-sponsor the Montgomery County Science Fair each year since it began in 1993.
2011 Montgomery County Science Fair School Winner is Sango Elementary.
