Notice of Highway Design Meeting on the widening of SR-149 and SR-13
June 15, 2010
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct a Highway Design Meeting on June 29th, 2010 in the cafeteria of Cumberland Heights Elementary School, 2093 Ussery Road South, Clarksville, TN to discuss SR-l49 and SR-13 in Montgomery County as shown on the general location map.
The project proposes to widen SR-149 and SR-13 for an approximate distance of 3 miles. Construction along SR-149 will begin approximately 700’ east of River Road and extend to the SR-149/SR-13 intersection. Widening along SR-13 will begin just south of the SR-149/SR-13 intersection and extend to Zinc Plant Road and includes the reconstruction of the SR-13 bridge over the Cumberland River. The proposed typical section for both SR-149 and SR-13 will consist of four 12’ traffic lanes, one 12’ center turn lane, and 10’ shoulders with curb and gutter within a 104’ right-of-way. [Read more]
Clarksville Tennessee Flood – May 2nd – Part 3
May 2, 2010
Scenes from the flooding in Clarksville, Montgomery county Tennessee on Sunday, May 2nd 2010 around 3:00 pm. Scenes include North Clarksville down at the old mill, and then the cumberland river, riverside drive, Bill Roberts Automotive, Dairy Queen, the marina and Gary Mathews from across the river on the bluff.
Clarksville Tennessee Flood – May 2nd – Part 2
May 2, 2010
Scenes from the flooding in Clarksville, Montgomery county Tennessee on Sunday, May 2nd 2010 around 3:00 pm. Scenes include McGregor park and the cumberland river from the Wendy’s parking lot, Austin Peay State University’s Dunn center and baseball field, road closure of Farris drive behind the APSU baseball field due to high water, and the road closure of Dunbar Cave road at Dunbar Cave State park and Swan Lake golf course.
Clarksville Tennessee Flood – May 2nd – Part 1
May 2, 2010
Scenes from the flooding in Clarksville, Montgomery county Tennessee on Sunday, May 2nd 2010 around 11:00 am. Scenes include water rushing through a field, louise creek, Valley Brook park, the marina, the railroad bridge, the cumberland river behind the Shell station, Bill Roberts and Wendy’s.
City submits marina application; public comment period underway
March 12, 2009
The city of Clarksville has submitted a permit application to the state’s Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Pollution Control under the Aquatic Resources Alteration Permit Office. This permit is sought as part of the approval process for the Fairgrounds Marina Project. With the publication of the city’s application on the TDEC Public Notice listing, as of March 11th, a public comment period of thirty days is open.
NRS08.280 (Permit Application Number): The City of Clarksville proposes to construct a public recreational boating facility to accommodate both transient and seasonal boaters with docks, service, fueling and sanitary pump out facilities. The rental dock provides 198 slips. In order to construct the facility 986,000 cubic yards of material will be excavated and impacts will occur to 6.655 acres of wetland and 1,104 feet of two unnamed tributaries to the Cumberland River, Clarksville, Montgomery County. [Read more]
Water Street Event Center makes stunning debut
February 23, 2009
The soft glow of tea lights sets the mood at Water Street's debut event
The Chamber of Commerce ‘Business After Hours’ social introduced local business leaders to a premiere events venue in Clarksville.
A new events center and gathering enterprise has joined the Clarksville business landscape. In a robust, rollicking fun-filled after sunset networking gala, the Water Street Event Center, 804 South Riverside Drive, opened its doors to a gathering of business professionals and curious community members.
The new enterprise made its public debut as host of the Chamber of Commerce’s February ‘Business After Hours’ mixer and networking showcase.
Amanda and Clay Powers
Introducing itself as Clarksville’s Premier Events Center, the 8,000 square feet facility, owned and managed by Clay and Amanda Powell, can accommodate up to 500 guests, with a seating capacity for 400, offering a breathtaking view of the Cumberland River, gorgeous hardwood floors, a multi-tiered deck, gas log fireplace and ample parking. Water Street comes with a large kitchen equipped with commercial appliances, a self-proclaimed caterer’s dream.
Guests took full advantage of the diverse offerings provided by The Chopping Block, including a Chocolate Fountain station where fruits, breads and baked items were offered for your chocolate dipping delight. Cheese cubes, smoked meats, broccoli salad, smoked meat-filled dinner rolls, caramel glazed bread pudding, wafer crackers, a veggie and dips station, a wine and beer bar were positioned through out the spacious floor space of this warm and welcoming facility.
A view of the Cumberland River from the center's multi-level deck
Chamber members representing local businesses of all categories were present to take in this newest addition to the city’s business inventory: Charlie Koon from Cumberland Bank and Trust, Norris C. Ming of NCM Financial Services, Latisha Clifton of Travel With Me Travel Services, Judge Charles Smith and Cindy Chambers of Bethel College, Sheriff Norman Lewis and his wife, Theresa Green of Hattitude, Health and Safety Director for the American Red Cross Trish Brown, and James Bland of Surplus Warehouse.
Also on hand were Amy Carroll, executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Clarksville, City Council Representatives Geno Grubbs and Bill Forrester, Richard George of Staff Partners; Jim Durrett, Chief of Staff for Office of the City Mayor, Carole Dorris and Melinda Shepard — just a few of the many business enterprises and community members on hand to view the city’s new business jewel.
Amanda Powers is the facility director for Water Street. She can be reached at 931-206-9100 or by Email at Amanda@WaterStreetEvents.com.
