City of Clarksville puts on spectacular Independence Day Celebration
July 6, 2018
City of Clarksville Independence Day Celebration
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville commemorated the July 4th holiday with their 11th annual Independence Day Celebration at Liberty Park on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018. Festivities began at 5:30pm with kids activities and music at the Liberty Park Amphitheater.
The free concert was part of Clarksville’s Road to Riverfest concert series. The 101st Airborne Division Band kicked things off and then at 8:00pm, Carl Wockner took the stage playing his own style of acoustical folk/pop music.
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration
Clarksville Wayfinding project gets state grant
June 27, 2018
Updated signs will direct motorists to tourist attractions in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – A local wayfinding signage project will benefit from a $75,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant presented Monday to the City of Clarksville by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
The signage project is a partnership between the City and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is also known as Visit Clarksville.
Kevin Triplett, Commissioner of Tourist Development, presented a $75,000 grant to City of Clarksville and Convention and Visitors Bureau officials on Monday. They are, from left, City Grants Administrator Debbie Smith, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Michelle Dickerson and Francis Mancito.
City of Clarksville, APSU host 2018 Tennessee Arts & Arts Education Conference
June 21, 2018
City of Clarksville
Tennessee Arts Commission event draws arts leaders
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan welcomed more than 200 arts administrators, educators and artists from across Tennessee to Clarksville for two days of learning and sharing.
The Tennessee Arts Commission is presenting the 2018 Tennessee Arts & Arts Education Conference, Design Thinking: A Pathway to Innovation in the Arts.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, AHDC Director Ellen Kanervo and Anne Pope, executive director of the Tennessee Arts Commission, gathered Wednesday to greet an arts conference reception audience at the Customs House Museum.
City of Clarksville’s Bel-Aire Park gets a facelift
June 8, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation reopened Bel-Aire Park, a neighborhood green space on Marie Drive off of Peachers Mill Road, Thursday with new and improved playground equipment.
“When I became Mayor, one thing that was very important to me, was ensuring we had recreational opportunities, parks and other amenities for all children to enjoy,” Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan said.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, joined by more than 50 children and staff from the Kleeman Community Center, cut a ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony at Bel-Aire Park June 7th, 2018. The ceremony marked the official reopening of the park, after it received much needed equipment upgrades. Improvements include a new playground that meets the current guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mayor’s Summer Night Lights offers free fun
June 2, 2018
Youths invited to enjoy food, games, crafts and sports
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan invites Clarksville youths to join in a summer program filled with fun activities and free food designed to help them fight summertime boredom.
The sixth season of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program will kick off June 4th and continue at various locations throughout the summer with DJs, athletic competitions, arts and crafts, local music performances, and more.
Clarksville-Montgomery County holds 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at William O. Beach Civic Hall, Monday, with Guest Speaker Major (Ret,) Bill Summers, US Air Force.
Hundreds of people filled the room to honor America’s fallen soldiers, both known and unknown, as local leaders took turns at the podium sharing their thoughts on the meaning of the heroic sacrifice so many have made for this country, and the impact that sacrifice has had on us all.
Clarksville-Montgomery County hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the William O. Beach Civic Center.
Clarksville to dedicate Pat Head Summitt Legacy Plaza on June 15th
May 26, 2018
Pat Head Summitt Statue, life-story display will be unveiled at Freedom Point
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville civic volunteers will achieve their goal of honoring Pat Head Summitt, hometown hero and legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach, with the dedication of the Pat Head Summitt Legacy Plaza at Freedom Point next month.
A bronze statue of Coach Summitt and an interpretative display of her life story will be dedicated at 3:00pm Friday, June 15th, 2018 in Clarksville’s Liberty Park. The public is invited to the event, which will include introductions of sculptor Brett Grill, members of Pat Head Summitt’s family, dignitaries and committee members, followed by a keynote speech and unveiling of the statue.
Construction continues at the future site of the Pat Head Summitt Legacy Plaza at Freedom Point. Clarksville civic volunteers will achieve their goal of honoring Pat Head Summitt, hometown hero and legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach, with the dedication next month. A bronze statue of Coach Summitt and an interpretative display of her life story will be dedicated at 3:00pm Friday, June 15th in Clarksville’s Liberty Park.
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park returns Saturday, May 26th
May 19, 2018
Heritage Park will host free movie screening, vendors and fun
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park, Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series will celebrate its 13th season as it kicks off on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 with the showing of “Wonder Woman” at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park kicks off the 2018 Season on Saturday, May 26th.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan proclaims May Cystic Fibrosis Month
May 17, 2018
Community joins in to continue research, awareness
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has proclaimed May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Clarksville and urges all citizens to learn more about and support those affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes debilitating lung infection, progressive lung destruction and premature death. An estimated 30,000 Americans have Cystic Fibrosis and more than 10 million unknowingly carry the defective gene.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan met with local members of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and issued a proclamation designating May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Clarksville. Pictured, from left, are Amanda Oster, Debbie McConnell, Mayor McMillan, Eston Cossey and Brenda Price.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department earns State of Tennessee Recognition
May 15, 2018
Clarksville Park and Recreation achieves Tier III in TDEC benchmarking process
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Park and Recreation Department recently received high honors for its quality and effectiveness of services from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
TDEC presented the Department with a plaque signifying attainment of Tier III status in the State of Tennessee’s benchmark process.
Gerald Parrish, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation official, recently presented Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department with a Tier III benchmarking certificate, signifying a high level of services and performance. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, Dan Carpenter, assistant parks director; Parrish; Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan; and Parks & Recreation Director Jennifer Letourneau.
