Thurman Campbell Group becomes Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certified
June 13, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – On Tuesday, June 11th, 2019, the Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program held a green ribbon cutting to welcome Thurman Campbell Group (TCG) as the newest Green Certified organization.
The event was attended by Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Program Manager Carlye Sommers and Program Board Members Daryl Pater, Haley Randell, Gene Fish and Doug Jones as well as by TCG staff.

(L to R) Carlye Sommers, Gene Fish, Amy Davidson, Brittany Singer, Sara Price, Nicole Doss, Jimmy Smith, Taylor Luffman, Lu Ann Jerles, Paul Ellis, Erin Duvall, Bob Yates, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Doug Jones, Haley Randell, and Daryl Pater.
Austin Peay State University’s 21st Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for this Saturday, May 16th
May 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The 21st annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament will be held 6:00am, Saturday, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park.
Twelve thousand dollars in prize money will be awarded with a guaranteed first-place prize of $5,000. Second-place is guaranteed $1,500. Third and fourth-place will receive $1,000 and $600.00, respectively. The top 25 places will receive prizes.
Austin Peay’s 21st Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for May 16th
March 11, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As final remnants of last week’s snow and ice storm quickly melt away and temperatures rise into the 60s, it is a reminder the 21st annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 16th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 227 boats.
Mayor Kim McMillan appoints Arthur Bing as Interim Director of Clarksville Transit System
June 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has appointed Arthur Bing as the Interim Director of the Clarksville Transit System. Mr. Bing’s appointment will become effective July 1st, 2014 upon the resignation of long-time Director Jimmy Smith.
Rain can’t drown out the 2014 APSU Governor’s Bass Tournament
May 13, 2014
Paris Landing, TN – On Saturday, in spite of storming weather, several hundred fishermen in 227 boats gathered at the Paris Landing State Park Marina for the 20th Annual Austin Peay State University Governor’s Bass Tournament.
Last season’s tourney drew 282 boats—14 more than in 2012, despite entrants being forced to utilize the back entrance because of flooding. This year’s turnout was likely suppressed by the weather which resulted in a slightly lower turnout.

Brian Cook and Calvin Cothron, of Springfield, Tennessee were declared the winners of the 20th Annual Governors Bass Tournament with a 24.71 pound stringer of bass.
Clarksville Transit System announces Holiday Schedule; Offers Safe Ride on New Year’s Eve
December 20, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Transit System (CTS) is announcing the hours for its holiday schedule. On Tuesday, December 24th, 2013, service will stop at 5:00pm with the last bus departing the Transit Center at 4:00pm.
Regular service will resume on Thursday morning, December 26th, 2013 on all normal routes. There will be no CTS service on December 25th, 2013. [Read more]
Clarksville Transit System offers Free Fare Day on Black Friday
November 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System will be offering free fares for riders all day on November 29th, 2013.
As part of the Regional Transportation Authority, CTS will be joining with other transit providers throughout Middle Tennessee who will be offering free rides.
Included in the program are the commuter buses from Clarksville to Nashville which will run as usual that day.
Clarksville Transit System wraps Bus for Altra Federal Credit Union
July 19, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It’s advertising at its biggest and finest when the Clarksville Transit System wraps a bus. The newest addition to the fleet is the Altra Federal Credit Union bus wrapped in their brand colors of black and red.
The bus made it’s maiden voyage from the City bus terminal to the parking lot of Altra Federal Credit Union’s Madison Street location’s parking lot on Monday.
Ride Clarksville Transit Systems Buses Free All Day on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th
November 5, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Citizens and visitors across Clarksville are invited to ride Clarksville Transit System (CTS) buses for free all day long on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th. For route and schedule information, please visit www.ridects.com.
“We’re offering this free ride day on Election Day for a couple of reasons,” says Jimmy Smith, CTS Director. “First, we want to encourage all of our citizens to get out and vote, because voting is a valuable right and a privilege. Many of our routes go right by Clarksville polling places, so just check our route maps at ridects.com. [Read more]
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan Congratulates Clarksville Transit System
June 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is congratulating all of the employees of the Clarksville Transit System for their 25th Anniversary.
“CTS does a terrific job in helping thousands of people get to work, school, doctor’s appointments, meetings, shopping, you name it. Over the past 25 years, they have made countless contributions to our community and I want to thank and congratulate Director Jimmy Smith and all the wonderful CTS employees,” Mayor McMillan said. [Read more]