Clarksville is a key City in Middle Tennessee
January 11, 2020
A regional statistical overview of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is one of 38 counties making up Middle Tennessee; it lies on the north-western edge of the region along the Cumberland River surrounded by rolling hills. Easily accessible from several major interstates and centrally located within just a day’s travel from 76% of all major U.S. cities – Clarksville continues to develop as a key player in the region.
Clarksville-Montgomery County sits along the Cumberland River just 45 minutes from Nashville.
Clarksville Christmas Parade delights thousands
December 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s 60th annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, took place Saturday, December 7th, 2019 delighting thousands as it worked its way from the APSU campus through the streets of downtown.
Leading this year’s parade, which featured about 180 entries, was the family of the late Mike Robinson. His wife Rhonda, and children Bryce, Bayleigh and Carly, were this year’s grand marshals. A beloved local music legend and family man, Mike Robinson lost his long battle with cancer in August of 2019.
Clarksville held its 60th annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th, 2019.
Nominations sought for APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Advisory Board’s 2020 Ovation Awards
December 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Nominations are being sought for the 2020 Ovation Awards, presented by the Advisory Board of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or “seek-ah”).
The Ovation Awards will take place at 2:00pm on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall.
Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts’s 2020 Ovation Awards set for March 29th. (APSU)
Clarksville Christmas Parade set for this Saturday
December 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, December 7th, 2019, the annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will begin at 5:00pm in downtown Clarksville.
The family of the late Mike Robinson, wife Rhonda Robinson and children Bryce, Bayleigh and Carly Robinson, will be this year’s grand marshals. Mike Robinson passed in August from cancer. He was a popular local musician, coach and most importantly a husband and father.
Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
Visit Clarksville announces Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic to be held in Clarksville
November 20, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee’s top 88 senior football players will once again compete in Clarksville for the Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic, scheduled to be played at Austin Peay State University on Friday, December 13th, 2019.
“We’re very excited for the players and coaches who have accepted an invitation to be a part of Tennessee’s premier all-star event,” stated Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) Executive Director Bill Marbet.
Tennessee’s East and West seniors face off at the 2018 All-Star Classic at Austin Peay State University. (David Smith)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces annual Christmas Parade to be held December 7th
November 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that on Saturday, December 7th, the 60th annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, will be at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
The family of the late Mike Robinson, wife Rhonda Robinson and children Bryce, Bayleigh and Carly Robinson, will be this year’s grand marshals. Mike Robinson passed in August from cancer. He was a popular local musician, coach and most importantly a husband and father.
Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
APSU’s PELP students bring in local leaders for Poli-Talk
September 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) sophomore Phoenix Tarpy began her college career believing Clarksville-Montgomery County’s elected leaders were inaccessible. Why, she thought, would they be interested in talking with college students?
Poli-Talk – a panel discussion on local politics hosted by APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP)
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Facade Improvement Program
September 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Aspire Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a new program to enhance the economic appeal of the downtown Clarksville commercial district.
The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Facade Improvement Program provides financial incentives for the renovation, restoration, and improvement of business exteriors in the Central Business Improvement District (CBID).
Central Business Improvement District (CBID) map.
#BeThere Clarksville Summit to feature “Lived-Experience” Panel
September 25, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A local suicide prevention summit will feature a “lived-experience” panel discussion led by two people whose lives have been touched by suicide.
Bryan Flanery, an U.S. Army Veteran who was injured in combat in Afghanistan and who survived a suicide attempt, and Cynthia Johnson, an author and hospice coordinator who endured the tragedy of losing her son to suicide, will share their stories.
APSU’s October 3rd Industry Summit to seize the momentum of region’s extraordinary growth
September 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is ready to seize on this momentum by hosting its second annual industry summit on October 3rd in the campus’ Morgan University Center Ballroom.
During the community event, former U.S. Ambassador Bill Hagerty will deliver a keynote address about his diplomatic work in Japan, Tennessee’s largest international investor.
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White addresses attendees at last year’s Industry Summit. (APSU)
