Celebrating a Tennessee Triumph: New monument to honor Clarksville’s suffragists
August 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On a July afternoon in 1914, more than 75 people crowded into a house on Madison Street for a meeting of the newly established Clarksville Equal Suffrage League.
The women who joined the league that afternoon spent the next six years facing ridicule and threats of violence in the pursuit of their goal – earning women the right to vote.
A woman casts her first vote in this miniature replica of the statue. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks Entries for Clarksville Christmas Parade
November 27, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation says be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government. This night-time, lighted Christmas parade is scheduled for 5:00pm Saturday, December 1st, 2018 in downtown Clarksville.
Three time cancer survivor Kristie Mixon will be this year’s grand marshal. Join Clarksville Mayor McMillan for the official tree lighting ceremony on Public Square immediately after the parade.
Deadline to register for 59th annual Christmas Parade is Wednesday, November 28th.
Visit Clarksville announces 2018 Toyota East vs. West All-Star Classic to be played in Clarksville
November 25, 2018
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The 2018 Toyota East West All-Star Classic will be held in Clarksville, Tennessee at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium on Friday, December 7th, 2018 for the second year.
The All-Star Classic is organized by the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) and is made up of the state’s top 88 senior football players who are selected from more than 400 nominations.
Tennessee’s top 88 football seniors to play December 7th at APSU’s Fortera Stadium.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Christmas on the Cumberland to open November 20th
November 10, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation says the City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating display of more than two million lights.
Christmas on the Cumberland
Entries sought for Clarksville Christmas Parade
November 4, 2018
Clarksville Christmas Parade
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government. This night-time, lighted Christmas parade is scheduled for 5:00pm Saturday, December 1st, 2018 in downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
Ajax Turner Senior Center opens new Thrift Store
October 20, 2018
City of Clarksville funded expansion provides space for The Shoppe
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Ajax Turner Senior Center officials on Friday dedicated The Shoppe, a thrift store that offers high-quality donated and consigned clothing and household goods to center patrons and the public.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan cuts a ribbon Friday to dedicate The Shoppe, a new thrift store at the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens.
City of Clarksville staff joins United Way drive
October 17, 2018
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville employees competed Tuesday in the 2nd Annual United Way Field Day event to kick-off the annual workplace giving campaign.
Twelve six-member teams from across the City of Clarksville gathered at the Wilma Rudolph Events Center compete in nine “minute-to-win-it” games, including Ping Pong Shake, Elephant March and Balloon Pop. Team names were equally creative, including Blue Light Special, Killa Watts, Perfectly Balanced and Codes Crusaders.
City of Clarksville employees race across the Wilma Rudolph Event Center during the penguin walk competition during the 2nd Annual United Way Field Day October 16th, 2018.
APSU Industry Summit inspires local leaders to envision the future
October 4, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Frank Tate, executive director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, knows how to brag. If you’re going to make a bold statement, you’d better be able to back it up. On Wednesday morning, during the Alignment of Community and Education Industry Summit, hosted by Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM, he told a packed audience of local business, civic and educational leaders that Clarksville-Montgomery County is the best place in all of Tennessee to live, work, play and thrive. In his words, it’s “ideal.”
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan talk before the summit.
Heritage Bank completes Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification
September 28, 2018
Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP) held the second green ribbon cutting of the week on September 25th, 2018 to celebrate Heritage Bank’s completion of the Certification Program.
The ceremony was attended by Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melinda Shepard of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, David Graham Director of Bi-County Solid Waste, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Steering Committee member Doug Jones (Montgomery County), and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers.
Clarksville Montgomery County Green Ribbon Cutting for Heritage Bank. (L to R) Melinda Shepard, Rose Melton, Barbara Clifton, David Graham, Amber Empson, Kasey Bright, Mayor Kim McMillan, Doug Jones, Chase Clark, Scott Sandridge.
City of Clarksville, TSSA agree to step up talks
September 27, 2018
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee State Soccer Association has accepted the City of Clarksville’s invitation to begin negotiating a potential management and use agreement for a state soccer park as part of a new Clarksville Athletic Complex.
TSSA said Tuesday in a letter to Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan that it “wishes to enter the next phase of negotiations” and that its board will vote on December 1st to select a site for its statewide soccer complex.
City of Clarksville Sports Complex Preliminary Site Plan
