City of Clarksville Population Estimates Climb Toward 150,000
September 17, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Estimates released yesterday from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey show Clarksville’s population at 149,120. Just shy of the 150,000 mark, this growth reflects an 11.6% increase over the past five years.
In the same report, Montgomery County population is growing quickly toward a population of 200,000, with a 2015 estimate of 193,479, which is also up 11.6% from 2010. The number of households in the county increased to 70,494, up 7.7% over 2014.
Average Age Stays Young; Education Improves
Pillar of Hope Exhibit
September 7, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government will once again display the Pillars of Hope exhibit at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 events.
This collection of hand painted ceramic tiles was designed to be mini-memorials honoring the heroes of 9/11.
Pillar of Hope Exhibit will be on display at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
Clarksville 9/11 ceremony to be held this Sunday
September 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Fire Rescue will present its annual community wide 9/11 Ceremony at 6:00pm Sunday, September 11th at the city’s main fire station, 802 Main Street. The public is invited.
The ceremony honors the commitment and ultimate sacrifice of hundreds of New York City Firefighters who selflessly responded after the World Trade Center’s twin towers were attacked by terrorists on September 11th, 2001.
Clarksville Remembers 9-11 Sunday
Shiloh Industries becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
September 1, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Shiloh Industries is the newest Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified business.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville Chief of Administration Charlie Gentry, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Melinda Shepard and CMC Green Certification Steering Committee Members Daryl Pater, Tim Swaw, and Bill Harpel came out to share their appreciation with Shiloh’s leadership and staff.
Shiloh Industries Green Ribbon cutting ceremony.
Google’s Enoch Moeller Set to Keynote Clarksville Growth Summit August 25th
August 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) will host its fifth annual growth summit on Thursday, August 25th at the Riverview Inn.
This half-day public event and will feature recognized leaders in economic development who will address topics such as global and local economies, strategic planning for the future, technology, entrepreneurialism and what drives business decisions.
Enoch Moeller from Google to Keynote Clarksville Growth Summit.
Clarksville Rotary Club donates Rotary Trail Signage
July 7, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation has recently completed installing new trail signage at Rotary Park. The signage was made possible through a $4,500 donation from the Clarksville Rotary Club.
The 20 signs were designed and placed by the Friends of Rotary group along each of the trails to better define the areas.
(L to R) Friends of Rotary President Stacey Gray, Montgomery County Parks Director Jerry Allbert and Rotarian Betty Burchett.
Jenkins and Wynne Achieves Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
July 2, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Jenkins & Wynne Ford, Lincoln and Honda Dealership is the latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
There to congratulate Don Jenkins, Casey Jenkins and their dedicated staff were Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard, and CMC Green Certification Steering Committee Members Daryl Pater and Steve James.
Jenkins and Wynne Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board Receives $212,000 from State for Business Park Development
June 30, 2016
Clarksville, TN – State of Tennessee Economic and Community Development (ECD) Commissioner Randy Boyd visited Clarksville Tuesday morning, June 28th to present the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board (IDB) a check for a little more than $212,000.
The site development grant was awarded to select communities across Tennessee to prepare economic development sites for market.
(L-R): Industrial Development Board Director Mike Evans, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Tennessee Commissioner of Economic & Community Development Randy Boyd, Industrial Development Board Incoming Chairman Billy Atkins, Industrial Development Board Director of Economic Development Robin Burton, and Industrial Development Board Members Joyce Norris, David Riggins and Carl Wilson.
Hilltop Super Market’s Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off was held Saturday, May 7th
May 8, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Saturday, May 7th, was a great day for the Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off held at Hilltop Super Market. It was warm with a cool wind. Great weather for the event.
The smell of rich, sweet smoke was in the air. The aroma of grilling meat set your mouth to watering.
The cook off was held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away last year. Proceeds from the event are going towards a scholarship fund for Dwayne’s grandchildren.
Brian Morrison with Big B’s BBQ won Grand Champion at the Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off that was held at Hilltop Super Market, Saturday.
Hilltop Super Market to hold Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off and Car Show May 6th and 7th
May 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – This Friday and Saturday, May 6th and 7th, Hilltop Super Market will host the Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off and Car Show. This event is being held in honor of Dwayne Byard who past away last year.
The car show is Friday night and the BBQ Cook Off will be on Saturday.
Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook Off and Car Show to be held at Hilltop Super Market, May 6th and 7th
