Montgomery County Health Department receives Green Certification
June 5, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Health Department became a Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified organization last week.
The Health Department is looking out for the health of our community as well as the health of our community’s environment. On Tuesday, May 28th the Health Department celebrated their CMC Green Certification with a green ribbon cutting ceremony.
Montgomery County Health Department Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Day Candle Light Vigil
May 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. No remains were returned during the previous year, that leaves 30 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.
Colonel (Ret) Tom Denney addressing the crowd at the 2013 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil in Montgomery County on Sunday
Clarksville City Offices closed Monday, May 27th, 2013 for Memorial Day
May 24, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is reminding everyone that the City of Clarksville offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day.
“I ask all Clarksvillians to join me as we remember those heroes who make our nation safer and our community richer as well as those who have died defending us,” said Mayor Kim McMillan. “As we gather with family and friends this holiday, let’s thank those men and women who so quietly, honorably and professionally protect our freedom.”
City offices will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 for regularly scheduled hours.
Montgomery County and City of Clarksville Mayors Sign Safe Boating Week Proclamation
May 8, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – A National Safe Boating Week Proclamation was signed on April 30th, 2013 by Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, and City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan declaring May 18th thru May 27th, 2013 a special week, as the busy season of water activities begin and the public participates in many water based recreational activities.
Front row: Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. Second row: James Williamson, USCG Auxiliary Division 11 Vice Commander; MST2 Brian Hunter USCG MSD Nashville; Jack Wood, USCG Auxiliary Division 11 Commander; Diane Gilman, Detachment Clarksville; and Fred Gilman, Detachment Leader, Clarksville.
Trane becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
May 3, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Trane, a global provider of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) is celebrating 100 years in business. Locally, Trane has been manufacturing industrial air conditioners in the community for 55 years.
The company has a rich history of giving back to Clarksville-Montgomery County with involvement in our local schools, United Way, other charitable organizations and with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program.
Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Trane.
Akebono Brake Corporation becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
April 26, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The latest industry to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is Akebono.
Akebono’s Montgomery County location is a leading global manufacturer of brake friction materials and components. The company is ISO 14001 Certified which is a coveted international certification meaning that it has met the criteria for environmental management systems.
Akebono Green Certification Ribbon Cutting.
City of Clarksville Employee Health and Wellness Center to Open Soon
April 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Next week, CareHere! will offer City of Clarksville employees the opportunity to become familiar with the new Employee Health and Wellness Center and the specific services that will be offered.
CareHere! was chosen as the company that will manage these services for the City.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan joins local club for Wildflower Sign Installation
April 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan joined members of the Beachaven Garden Club who installed wildflower markers along the Pollard Road Walking Trail in Clarksville.
“These ladies have done a remarkable job of identifying these beautiful wildflowers and marking them along the trail,” said Mayor McMillan. “Most of them will be in full bloom soon and it’s just gorgeous along the trail.”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and the Beachaven Garden Club at the wildflower sign installation at Clarksville Greenway.
Rivers and Spires Festival reaches Crescendo with Jo Dee Messina Concert
April 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN -The final day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival began with absolutely glorious weather. The sun was shining and the sky was that special shade of blue you get after a spring storm. The crowds started showing up even before the 10:00am official opening time.
Dave Loos, Jr. from WJZM 1400 AM was on hand broadcasting Live from the Bill Roberts Thunder Road Automotive and Marine booth just down from the Roxy Regional Theatre. He spent the morning interviewing festival organizers and some of the sponsors.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers waits to see JoDee Messina perform at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival
Rivers and Spires Festival fights chilly weather on second day of festival
April 20, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The second day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires festival opened with an unseasonable chill in the air, but that didn’t stop the crowds for coming out for the second day of this wonderful three day festival held in Historic Downtown Clarksville Tennessee.
On the first day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival I concentrated mostly on the musical entertainment, today I engaged in one of the most popular activities at the festival, people watching!
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and City Councilman Geno Grubbs watches the Beatles cover band Yesterday perform from the bleachers at the Public Square Stage
