Local Walkers “Join the Movement” to Create a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Have fun in the great outdoors and help create a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. Participate in the 2012 Walk MS event in Clarksville on Saturday, April 28th, and help the Mid South Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society raise funds for the nearly 9,000 residents living with MS throughout Tennessee.
The MS Walk will be held outside, rain or shine. Walkers will enjoy an event that features a walk at the Hilldale Church of Christ and a fun day with family and friends. Prior to May 31st, walkers will collect contributions from supportive local companies, family and friends. [Read more]
Clarksville awarded grants to help fund Smith-Trahern Mansion restoration plan
April 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Historical Commission awarded the City of Clarksville a Historic Preservation Fund grant of $20,000 to prepare a plan for the restoration of the Smith-Trahern Mansion.
These funds represent sixty-percent of the project budget. In order to complete the project, a forty-percent match from local funds is required. Fundraising efforts by the City will continue, with some help already.
Smith-Trahern Mansion
Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry achieves Green Certification
April 7, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry, located at 2297 Rudolphtown Road. A few examples of their initiatives include increasing their recycling by 25 percent, adding all recyclable items to be recycled.
They have also reduced waste by cutting all paper notifications that were sent via mail by 75 percent and using email notifications instead. By reducing waste and increasing their recycling, their office is using 192 fewer garbage bags per month.
Clarksville Pediatric Dentistry on Rudolphtown Road is the lastest business to get Green Certified.
Applications due next week for Nonprofit Organizations seeking City of Clarksville Funding
April 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Qualified nonprofit charitable or civic organizations in Clarksville have an opportunity to seek the City’s financial support on a limited basis. Applications for these funds are due by noon on April 6th, 2012. [Read more]
Army Veteran Hubert Thomas to be Honored by House of Heroes this week
April 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – House of Heroes, Inc., a community-focused 501(c)(3) program, is coming to Clarksville on April 4th and 5th, 2012, to honor Sergeant Major (Ret.) Hubert Thomas and his wife, Mary Elizabeth.
The House of Heroes program honors military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses by repairing and improving their homes at no cost. Since its inception in 1999, the program has repaired over 450 homes nationwide. The Thomas’ house will be the program’s first project in Tennessee. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Clarksville Association businesses celebrate National Walk in a Park Day
March 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation Department along with the Downtown Clarksville Association businesses will walk from the courtesy boat dock at McGregor Park to the North Extension and back, Friday, March 30th, 2012, in celebration of National Walk in a Park Day.
The walk will begin at noon and the public is invited to participate. [Read more]
Clarksville Street Department offers Yard Debris Pick Up Service
March 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan encourages Clarksville residents to take advantage of a service to help keep Clarksville clean.
The Street Department is offering to pick up yard debris, leaves and limbs for Clarksville residents. [Read more]
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announces Women’s Health Fair
March 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announces a Women’s Health Fair will be held on March 21st, 2012 from noon to 6:00pm at the Kleeman Community Center.
“I am very excited about this event. Women’s health specialists will be there to help women make their own health a priority. Studies show that women are often reluctant to take care of themselves because they make sure their family is healthy first. But, we also know that so many diseases that women face today, like heart disease, can be addressed if it’s caught early. This is an opportunity for women to learn how to take charge of their own health and make their families healthier, too,” Mayor McMillan said. [Read more]
Clarksville Police Department has Seven New Officers take Oath of Office
March 5, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department welcomed seven new officers to its ranks on March 1st, 2012. Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan administered the Oath of Office to the new officers in a ceremony at City Hall.
The newly hired officers will attend the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, March 18th-May 25th, 2012.
(L-R) Chief Al Ansley, Marvin Johnson, Jeremy Fowler, Kellie Belgarde, Jason Kurtich, Mayor Kim McMillan, Lacey Newton, Jonathan Spoon, and Jessie Zumbro. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan to participate on Veterans and Jobs Forum Tonight
February 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will participate in a panel discussion tonight at the “Jobs and Veterans” forum held at Austin Peay State University.
“Our military community, including our veterans, plays an integral role in Clarksville. I’m very happy to take part in this forum and look forward to sharing ways that we can help further assimilate these men and women into our community,” said Mayor McMillan. [Read more]
