Clarksville-Montgomery County to Host 2015 and 2016 Basketball Championships
November 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that the community will host the 2015 and 2016 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 4th Grade Division One and Division Two Boys’ Basketball National Championships. The tournaments will take place in mid-July of both years.
Traditionally, the AAU Basketball Site Selection Committee meets annually, where they bid on tournaments in advance of two and three years. This very competitive process generally includes bid seekers from cities such as Albuquerque, Houston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Detroit. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces New Board Members
July 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce The Honorable Geno Grubbs as the Chairman of the 2012-2013 Board of Directors.
At the July 25th CVB Board meeting, Carolyn Pierce was appointed as the Chair-Elect and will serve as the Chairperson for the 2013-2014 term.
Geno Grubbs
Clarksville Chamber of Commerce announces New Board of Directors
July 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 Chamber Board of Directors. The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2013. [Read more]
Clarksville Homes being Rebuilt and Restored
June 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On June 22nd, the Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development, along with Clarksville Mayor Pro Temp Geno Grubbs, were on hand when the homeowner of 50 Union Street was presented with keys to her new home.
Union Street lies within the Dog Hill Architectural District known for its late Victorian Architectural Style which consists of typical turn of century framed construction cottages. The district got its name because neighborhood canines would howl at the whistles of the nearby trains and steamboats. [Read more]
Publix opens first store in Clarksville Tennessee
February 3, 2012
Madison Street Commons
1771 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37043-4990
Main Phone: (931) 551-7031
Fax: (931) 551-7042
Pharmacy: (931) 551-7036
Web Site: publix.com
Clarksville, TN – Yesterday morning Publix held the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their newest location, the store is the first of three Publix locations planned for our area. Shoppers started lining up outside the store with the first arriving around 3:00am, and the bulk starting to arrive around 5:00am for the 6:45am ribbon cutting.
The Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce conducted the ribbon cutting with Store Manager Norman Rubio Jr. doing the honors, with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan holding the ribbon.
The Ribbon Cutting opens the new Publix Grocery Store on Madison Street
Convention 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]
Kim McMillan sworn in as Clarksville Tennessee’s first female Mayor
January 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Before a standing room only crowd at the Roxy Regional Theatre yesterday afternoon, Mayor-elect Kim McMillan and six city council members were sworn in to serve the interests of the citizens of the City of Clarksville for the next two years. Lance Baker, the Clarksville City Attorney acted in the role of emcee for the ceremony. Judge Ross Hicks introduced Judge Robert W. Wedemeyer who then swore in the new Mayor.
Kim McMillan is the first woman elected to serve as the Mayor of the City of Clarksville.
Mayor Kim McMillan stands with her husband, and Judge Robert Wedemeyer moments after being sworn in.
Afterwards Mayor McMillan swore in the newly elected council members and then held a special called session of the Clarksville City council to nominate and elect Councilman Geno Grubbs as the Mayor Pro Tem. [Read more]
City of Clarksville kicks off the 2010 Christmas on the Cumberland celebration
November 25, 2010
The City of Clarksville last night kicked off the 12th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland, which continues until January 3rd. The annual free holiday display features over 1,000,000 individual Lights in a amazing Christmas display that spans the entire length of McGregor Park in Downtown Clarksville.
Entertainment was provided by the band Short Notice, a passionate group of musicians whose name is derived ability to work a set list as spontaneously, as they draw the attention of their audience in short order. The band invited children up to dance to their lively Christmas tunes.
Mayor Piper and his assistants moments after flipping the switch lighting the Christmas lights throughout McGregor Park
Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces New Board
August 5, 2010
The Clarksville Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce their 2010-2011 Board of Directors.
The board members are: Mr. Todd Harvey, Byers & Harvey; Mr. Brad Martin, Lyle, Cook & Martin; Mr. Fred Landiss, F&M Bank; Mr. Jay Patel, Hilton Garden Inn; The Honorable Jerry Allbert, Montgomery County Parks; The Honorable Geno Grubbs, City Council; Mr. Steven Stroman, Batson Nolan; Ms. JoAnn Weakley, Weakley Business Services; and Ms. Pennie Smith, Courtyard by Marriott. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County leadership look ahead to Civil War Sesquicentennial
April 8, 2010
It was just 150 years ago that our nation was torn apart by the Civil War. Brother faced off against brother in often brutal battles. Even after the Union’s victory and the eventual reunification of the southern states lingering tensions remained for many years.
It is said time heals all wounds and indeed and we are looking at the approaching sesquicentennial of the Civil War in 2011 with a air of celebration,recognizing of the history of America in a way that everyone can embrace.
We are fortunate to be in an area with a rich Civil War heritage including Fort Defiance (Fort Bruce), nearby Fort Donelson, and other Civil War sites. City and County leaders hope to be ready to attract tourists who will be the traveling the country visiting civil war era sites as a part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers fires off the canon at the Sesquicentennial kick-off in Montgomery County on April 6th 2010.
