Housing incentives a big hit in Clarksville
June 14, 2017
City of Clarksville, Tennessee Housing Development Agency thank lenders for helping homebuyers
Clarksville, TN – Several local lenders and real estate professionals received a hearty “thank you” this week from Ralph Perrey, executive director of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, for their effectiveness in helping homebuyers use THDA programs.
Earlier this year, THDA announced a new program — Hardest Hit Fund Down Payment Assistance (HHF-DPA) program — which offers an additional $15,000 to homebuyers who use a THDA Great Choice mortgage to purchase a home in neighborhoods hard hit by the 2009 national economic downturn and have been slower to recover.
Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts, left, joins Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Clarksville Association of Realtors Director Deb-Haines Kulick and THDA Executive Director Ralph Perrey at a ‘Thank You Clarksville’ reception to honor the work of local lenders and realtors who have helped homebuyers obtain $3.75 million in THDA loan assistance since March 1st.
Professional Horseshoe Pitching Tour Making 4th Stop In Clarksville
June 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – For horseshoe pitching enthusiasts, the 2017 HP Pro Tour Open Horseshoe Tournament will once again make its way to Clarksville. Montgomery County’s Civitan Park, 650 Bellamy Lane, serves as home to the event, June 3rd-4th, 2017, marking the fourth year that the tour has included Clarksville.
The HP Pro Tour is a series of horseshoe pitching tournaments where competitors try to get as many ringers as possible and walk away with big cash prizes.
Montgomery County’s Civitan Park Horseshoe Pits
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held June 1st, 2017
May 31, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville hosted Weekend Sporting Events Bring 8,300 people, $3.2 Million to Local Economy
May 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville welcomed two major events this weekend that, combined, pumped over $3.2 million into the local economy.
The Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) Track & Field State Championships brought some 2,520 visitors, including 600 athletes, who competed at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium for top medals in discus throw, high jump, long jump, shot put along with multiple track events.
The Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) Track & Field State Championships were held at APSU’s Fortera Stadium on Saturday. Pictured here are Discus Throw, Shot Put and the High Jump.
Shiloh Industries Installs First Production Machine This Week
April 17, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Shiloh Industries is gearing up for new product production in Clarksville-Montgomery County’s Corporate Business Park with the first new die cast machine expected to be installed this week.
The company’s soon-to-be local plant manager, Gerald Craycraft, met with the Industrial Development Board this week to announce new improvements and new product lines to Shiloh’s original plans since purchasing Contech in August 2013.
IDB Chairman Billy Atkins and Shiloh Plant Manager Gerald Craycraft hold a magnesium dashboard panel manufactured at the Shiloh plant in Ireland.
Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville to host Cheers for Charity, April 29th
April 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville will host the 6th annual Cheers for Charity wine tasting from 6:00pm until 10:00pm, Saturday, April 29th, at Sango Event Center.
Cheers for Charity is a blind tasting where teams of two are invited to bring three bottles of the same wine. Upon check-in, two bottles are bagged and numbered for tasting, while the third is set aside to be awarded as part of the Grand Prize. At the end of the evening, the winners of Best Taste will be announced and receive the Grand Prize.
Montgomery County Population Estimated at 195,734
April 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – U.S. Census Bureau estimates released last week show Montgomery County’s population at 195,734 as of July 1st, 2016. The increase from July 1st, 2015 to July 1st, 2016 means the county gained 2,440 new residents, or almost seven persons per day.
Since 2010, Montgomery County’s growth rate of 13.6%, or 23,372 new residents, is among the top counties in the state. Population estimates for the city of Clarksville have not yet been released.
Downtown Clarksville. (David Smith)
Leap Organization holds Annual Dining with the Stars Gala
March 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth and business incubation program, Leap Organization hosted its annual Dining with the Stars Gala at the Riverview Inn in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 4th, 2017.
Dining with the Stars is the annual tribute where high school seniors in the Clarksville Montgomery county community are awarded $1000 and $500.00 scholarships based on their essay submission.
Hand Family Companies sustained the gala with their $2500 donation that helped support LEAPs night of student stars shining bright.
Former U.S. Attorney General Judge Alberto Gonzalez was keynote speaker for the event.
Acuff Circle of Excellence announces Ovation Award winners
February 28, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A major financial supporter of Austin Peay State University, whose contributions to the arts at the school, are legion. A founding member of the Downtown Artists Co-op and the Friends of Photography, who also is an accomplished artist.
A civic organization that keeps the Southern heritage of fiddling alive. And, a company that has consistently supported the arts, in addition to a multitude of other community endeavors for many years.
APSU’s Acuff Circle still accepting nominations for annual Ovation Awards
January 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The deadline for nominations for the coveted Acuff Circle of Excellence Ovation Awards in the artists fast approaching.
Nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community.
