Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) to search for new Executive Director
November 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Board is pleased to announce they have initiated the search for the new EDC Executive Director.
The EDC serves as the staffing and support organization for its member entities, the Industrial Development Board (IDB), Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Chamber of Commerce, and is moving forward to have the position filled by February 28th, 2014. [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 to host 2014 Miss Tennessee USA Pageants this Week
October 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville will host nearly 100 young women competing in the upcoming 2014 Miss Tennessee USA and Teen USA pageants.
Both events will take place at the Austin Peay State University Music and Mass Communications Building on October 4th and 5th, 2013. This will be Clarksville’s fourteenth year hosting the pageants.
2013 Rivers and Spires Festival wins Five Awards at International Festival Conference
September 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 2013 Rivers & Spires Festival walked away from the 58th Annual International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Convention with five more awards to add to its already impressive, and ever-growing, collection.
The 2013 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards were announced on September 16th at the IFEA Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh, PA. Theresa Harrington, Executive Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Doug Barber, Special Events Manager, and Jessica Goldberg, Director of Tourism, were all in attendance to accept the awards.
Five Awards won by the Rivers and Spires Festival at the 2013 International Festival Conference
TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras Season Six Fall Premiere Features Clarksville, TN
September 17, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The sixth season fall premiere of TLC’s primetime hit show Toddlers & Tiaras will have a hometown feel for the residents of Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee.
The newest season of Toddlers & Tiaras, the series that launched the TV career of the infamous Honey Boo Boo, will include 13 one-hour long episodes that give a behind-the-scenes look at the competitive lives of these tiny beauty queens and their pageant-loving parents, who are all vying for the coveted sparkly crown.
TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras Season Six Fall Premiere featuring Clarksville, TN airs September 18th
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival named Top 100 Events in the Country
September 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The American Bus Association (ABA) recently announced that the Rivers & Spires Festival, to be held April 24th-26th, 2014 in Clarksville, Tennessee, has been named as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2014.
According to ABA, inclusion in the Top 100 list, published as a supplement to the September/October issue of Destinations magazine, indicates that Rivers & Spires offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world.
Clarksville-Montgomery County to have Busy Tourism Weekend
August 2, 2013
img class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-167708″ title=”Clarksville Montgomery County Convention and visitors Bureau” alt=”Clarksville Montgomery County Convention and visitors Bureau” src=”http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Clarksville-Montgomery-County-Convention-and-visitors-Bureau.jpg” width=”222″ height=”96″ />Clarksville, TN – This weekend, August 3rd-4th, Clarksville-Montgomery County will be host to two high-profile sporting events. The Bass Pro Shop’s Big Cat Quest and the 3V3 Live Soccer tournament.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions invite you to see all the cat-fishing action live at McGregor Park on August 3rd.
Bass Pro Shop’s Big Cat Quest at McGregor Park this Saturday.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces New Board of Directors
July 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce Carolyn Pierce, City President, Regions Bank, as the Chairman of the 2013-2014 Board of Directors.
Steven Stroman has also been appointed as the Chair-Elect and will serve as the Chairperson for the 2014-2015 term.
Carolyn Pierce, City President, Regions Bank, is the new Chairman of the 2013-2014 Board of Directors.
Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k Continues to Grow in 2013
June 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k, powered by CDE Lightband, is back for a third year, bringing with it new activities and enhanced features. Runners will take to the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville Saturday, October 19th, 2013.
But those interested in running are encouraged to register early online at www.gocommandoclarksville.com, as the event is only open to the first 2,000 participants.
Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k
Southern Divisional Bass Tournament 2013 Champion named at Clarksville Marina
June 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Bass Federation Inc.’s Southern Divisional Tournament, hosted by The Tennessee Bass Federation, held their final weigh-in on Friday, June 7th with David Kneece being named the 2013 overall champion.
Kneece is from Gilbert, SC and had a three-day total of 41 pounds, nine-ounces. [Read more]
