Clarksville’s Heritage Park Soccer Complex to host Kick It 3v3 Soccer July 28th-29th
June 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Kick It 3v3 Soccer is excited to be returning to the city of Clarksville, Tennessee for their Southeast Regional tournament taking place on July 28th-29th at the Heritage Park Soccer Complex.
Demonstrated to improve decisions skills, touches, speed of play and visions on the field, 3v3 soccer is a great way to learn the game of soccer or to hone your skills and this tournament has a division for just about anyone. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council Hosts Successful Community Tour Event
June 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In early June, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) hosted a two-day ‘Red Carpet Community Tour’ event for site selection consultants and brokers to gain first-hand knowledge of the assets that Clarksville-Montgomery County and the surrounding area have to offer.
“The annual Red Carpet event is an excellent opportunity for the team at the EDC to engage consultants and brokers who may not be familiar with the available resources in our community,” said Clarksville-Montgomery County EDC President and CEO, James Chavez. “It also serves as a unique way to say thank you by including our partners who make the work of the EDC possible.” [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil New Welcome Center in 2012
December 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be opening the doors to their newly remodeled Welcome Center in early 2012. This will be the first update to the center, located at 180 Holiday Drive, in over 20 years.
“The much-needed remodel to the Welcome Center will be ready just in time to start serving the spring and summer tourism traffic that comes to the community. As tourism continues to grow, we knew it was time to move forward on improvements to not only the look, but the function of the center,” said Steve Stroman, Chairman of the CVB Board of Directors.
Rendering of Welcome Center front elevation.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Show Record Sales and Lodging Tax Receipts
October 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Amid the troubled national economy, Clarksville-Montgomery County has been fortunate to have continued economic growth, as was seen in the latest release of local sales and lodging tax receipts.
James Chavez, President and CEO of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC), recently shared data to the investors of the Aspire Foundation that showed the ripple effect of the community’s comprehensive approach to economic development. [Read more]
Clarksville To Host 2012 Miss Tennessee USA Pageants This Week
October 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville will host 90 young women competing in the upcoming 2012 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 7th and 8th, 2011. This will be Clarksville’s twelfth year hosting the pageants.
Miss Tennessee USA, Ashley Durham, and Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Kaitlin White, will be handing over their crowns at next weekend's pageant.
The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally visited Clarksville Tennessee
October 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Southern Excursion made their scheduled stop in Clarksville, Tennessee, Thursday afternoon, and left out early on Friday morning on the final leg of their 2500 mile journey. The 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally began on September 24th on Florida’s Space Coast and concludes today in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The 2011 locations included Melbourne and Jacksonville FL, Savannah, Atlanta and Peachtree City GA, Charleston, SC, Knoxville, Crossville and Clarksville TN, Scottsville, KY, Anniston AL, and Gulfport MS.
Participants this year included NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine, NASA Shuttle Astronaut Winston Scott, Actor/Activist Kevyn Major Howard along with 40 other teams driving everything from Bentley’s and Camaro’s. Of special note was the 9/11 Pentagon Car which commemorates the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, it is inscribed with the names of the people who died on Flight 77; and the Officer Down car which honors the officers who swore to protect and serve, and did so even at the cost of their lives. Also participating was the DeLorean “Time Car” from Back to the Future, Transformers Bumblebee, and one of the police cars used in the Andy Griffith TV series.
City Council Woman Kaye Jones fires the starting pistol as Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan waves the flag kicking off the next leg of the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally
Go Commando Half-Marathon and 5K on October 15th to benefit APSU scholarships
September 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Help raise money for Austin Peay State University scholarships by running in the community’s first GoCommando Half-Marathon and 5K next month.
The half-marathon begins at 7:30am, Saturday, October 15th. The 5K race starts at 8:00am. Both races will begin at Liberty Park and continue along the Cumberland River. The courses are certified by the USA Track and Field.
Go Commando Half-Marathon and 5K on October 15th
Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Tickets on Sale Now
September 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Tickets for the 2012 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageant are on sale now through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
This year marks the twelfth year that Clarksville has been host to the Miss Tennessee USA pageant. The pageant will be held at the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communications building on October 7th-8th, 2011. [Read more]
Fireball Run Adventurally coming to Clarksville this Month
September 9, 2011
Be A Part Of The Action
Clarksville, TN – On September 29th, Clarksville, TN will welcome 46 teams to town as part of a 2,500 mile Southeastern race and scavenger hunt that will benefit the local F.U.E.L. program. F.U.E.L. is a non-profit program that helps feed needy children whose only access to food is what they receive at school.
The Fireball Run Adventurally, sponsored by Chevrolet, will begin in Melbourne, FL on September 23rd and eventually reach their final destination in Gulfport, MS on October 1st.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xN8z_-0DF4Convention and Visitors Bureau announces New Board
July 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce their 2011-2012 Board of Directors.
Newly elected to the board is Carolyn Pierce and reappointed to the board is Geno Grubbs; both will serve a three year term. Steven Stroman is this year’s Chairman and Geno Grubbs was elected as the Chairman elect. [Read more]
