Mayor’s Youth Council accepting applications
February 13, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Are you a junior or senior high school student who is interested in the political system? Do you want to work directly with the Mayor and City officials as a representative of City youth? If so, the Mayor’s Youth Council is accepting applications now through April 15th, 2020.
The Youth Council provides an opportunity for Clarksville teens to acquire greater knowledge and appreciation for the political system through interaction.
Participants will represent the community’s youth and directly engage with the Mayor and City officials through the course of the program.
The Mayor’s Youth Council conducted a book drive last year as a service project, collecting 1,012 books to donate to several Clarksville-Montgomery County elementary schools.
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.
CTS to put Three New Buses into Service
January 30, 2020
Clarksville Transit System rolls out more fuel-efficient Hybrid Vehicles
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit Service will place three new hybrid buses into service on February 1st, 2020 continuing a trend of updating the fleet with more modern and fuel-efficient vehicles.
These new buses replace three others that were more than 13 years old and had more than
2 million miles, collectively, on them.
Clarksville Transit System has added three new fuel-efficient hybrid buses to its fleet, replacing three high-mileage conventional fuel vehicles. Mayor Joe Pitts joined CTS Director Paul Nelson and some CTS staff members Wednesday for a tour of the new vehicles.
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts presents Quilts of Valor’s Cinde Jones with Certificate of Appreciation
January 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts presented Cinde Jones, a Sunday school teacher at Hilldale Baptist, with a certificate of appreciation and city coin today for her service and dedication to Quilts of Valor, Quilting in Clarksville.
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts presents Cinde Jones with certificate of appreciation for her work with Quilts of Valor, Clarksville.
Warm Souls touches hundreds Christmas Eve
December 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Jon Vaughn of Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries stood at the main entrance of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Morgan University Center on Christmas Eve, welcoming hundreds of people who were in need of a little help during the holiday season.
“This is our 12th year of doing this,” Vaughn said. “During the last 11 years we have served a little over 12,000 meals, and given away more than 15,000 toys. We have also provided 350 free haircuts in the four years our volunteers have offered that service.”
Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries held its annual Warm Souls event at APSU’s Morgan Center.
New signs promote a Walkable Downtown Clarksville
November 27, 2019
Group offering free hot chocolate on Shop Small Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Walk Bike Clarksville members will set up from 9:00am to noon on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 at the corner of First Street and Franklin Street for Shop Small Saturday to share some hot chocolate in campfire mugs and speak to downtown shoppers about walkability.
Join Walk Bike Clarksville downtown from 9:00am to noon Saturday for a cup of hot chocolate and information about steps being taken to make Clarksville more walkable.
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.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland opens November 26th
November 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Join with friends and neighbors to celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 21st year with a grand opening ceremony at 5:30pm, Tuesday, November 26th at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum.
Christmas on the Cumberland
Clarksville Transit System’s Paul Nelson named Director
November 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Transit System (CTS) senior manager Paul Nelson, who has served as Interim Director since July, has been selected as CTS Director, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced.
“Paul has been involved in many aspects of our CTS operation for several years, and he stepped up and did a fine job as Interim Director,” Mayor Pitts said.
Clarksville Transit System director Paul Nelson
