Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening set for November 24th
November 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights!
Join us, along with US Bank and Silver Angels, as we celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 17th year with a grand opening ceremony, Tuesday, November 24th beginning at 5:30pm at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 15th, 2015
November 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening Scheduled, Winter Gym, Christmas Parade Entries being sought and Indoor Aquatic Center to host event just for toddlers.
Clarksville Street Department becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
November 11, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Street Department is the latest city department to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Chamber Vice President Melinda Shepard were present at the green ribbon cutting to congratulate the employees.

(L to R) Daryl Pater, County Mayor Durrett, Scott Bibb, David Shepard, Oliver Sykes, City Mayor McMillan, Jeff Bryant, Ashlie Farmer, Chris Cowen, Charlie Gentry and Melinda Shepard.
Montgomery County Co-Op becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
November 7, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – The latest organization to host a Green Ribbon Cutting for becoming Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is the Montgomery County Co-Op.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Melinda Shepard were there to congratulate the Co-Op for a job well done.

(L to R) Daryl Pater, CMC Green Certification Steering Committee Member; Mayor McMillan; Keith Earhart; Josh Briggs, Mayor Durrett, Ashley Stokes, Montgomery Co-Op Marketing Director and Melinda Shepard.
Ribbon Cutting scheduled for Outdoor Fitness Gym at the Clarksville Greenway
October 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Please join the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department on Friday, October 23rd at 9:30am for the Ribbon Cutting of the outdoor fitness gym at the Mary’s Oak Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway!
With honored guests including Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Head of School at Clarksville Academy, Kay Drew and many others!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Ribbon Cutting for Outdoor Fitness Gym at the Clarksville Greenway
October 20, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Please join the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department on Friday, October 23rd at 9:30am for the Ribbon Cutting of the outdoor fitness gym at the Mary’s Oak Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway!
With honored guests including Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Head of School at Clarksville Academy, Kay Drew and many others! [Read more]
Walmart Neighborhood Market Brings New Jobs and Fresh Groceries to Clarksville
October 14, 2015
New store offers convenient in-store and digital shopping at Walmart prices; Opened October 14th
Clarksville, TN – The new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Clarksville opened to the community Wednesday, October 14th, bringing a broad assortment of fresh, affordable groceries at Walmart’s everyday low prices.
Customers will also enjoy the convenience of on-site services such as a full pharmacy and fuel station and a free store pickup service providing an easy way to shop millions of products on Walmart.com. The new store will employ up to 95 full- and part-time associates. [Read more]
Ribbon Cutting to be Held for Section of Clarksville Greenway
September 30, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to the Clarksville Greenway on Thursday, October 1st to celebrate the official opening of Section II of the Heritage Park Greenway Connection.
New APSU scholarship honors victim of carbon monoxide poisoning
September 17, 2015
Clarksville, TN – At Kenwood High School on Tuesday, 18-year-old Skylar Hughes presented Austin Peay State University President Alisa White with a $25,000 check.
The money, which Skylar helped raise, will fund the Kathryn Watson Over Endowment—a new scholarship, named for Skylar’s former teacher, that will be awarded each year to a Kenwood graduate majoring in education at APSU.

The Kathryn Watson Over Endowment, created by Skylar Hughes, 18, to honor the memory of her former teacher Kathryn Watson Over who died along with four other people on Sept. 18, 2011 from carbon monoxide poisoning, is announced during a ceremony at Kenwood High School on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. (Beth Liggett, APSU)
APSU College of Science and Mathematics, Communication University of China sign collaboration agreement
July 31, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and Communication University of China (CUC) recently signed an agreement that will see an international exchange of ideas, students and faculty in the fields of science and technology.
Four representatives from the Beijing-based institution visited APSU’s Clarksville campus Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th to tour the University’s facilities and meet with University representatives.










