Mayor Kim McMillan to Announce Fitness Council Members
July 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will announce members of the Mayor’s Fitness Council at a July fitness event at 5:00pm Wednesday at Smith Pool.
Following the City Council’s approval on July 7th to establish the Fitness Council, McMillan will appoint the members to the new board, which will take a pro-active, multi-faceted approach to helping residents achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle via education, becoming more active and proper nutrition. [Read more]
City of Clarksville Mayor Declares July as Parks and Recreation Month
July 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On July 7th, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan proclaimed July 2011 as Parks and Recreation Month in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. This year’s theme is “Rock Your Park!” The National Recreation and Parks Association’s new initiative called America’s Backyard and Clarksville Parks & Recreation encourage you to show the country how parks and recreation departments make your life extraordinary! [Read more]
Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration Draws Huge Crowd
July 4, 2011
Well over 20,000 people jammed the banks of the Cumberland River as the City of Clarksville held their annual Independence Day Celebration last night. This celebration of patriotism is one of the most popular events each year.
The patriotism aspect of the evening was heightened with a visit by Captain and Clark the Rand McNally-USA Today Road Rally Team who is in town judging our city for the Most Patriotic category for the Best of the Road contest. Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan was presented a certificate acknowledging the city’s selection as one of the finalist for the Most Patriotic City spot. The ultimate winner will be announced on July 22nd at the Destination Marketing Associations International conference in New Orleans. Contest winners will land a permanent spot on Rand McNally’s new travel site and a place in the 2013 Rand McNally Road Atlas, as well as on USA TODAY’s Travel site. The five other finalists are Emporia, KS; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Peachtree City, GA; Rapid City, SD; and Williamsburg, VA.
The Color Guard posts the colors kicking off the City of Clarksville Tennessee's Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd
McMillan Elected to Mayors’ Conference Leadership
July 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has been elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors top leadership team during the organization’s 79th Annual Meeting in Baltimore. She joins 29 other mayors from cities across the country on the Advisory Board. She and Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield are the only mayors from Tennessee to serve in leadership positions in the Conference. [Read more]
Retirement Ceremony held for Six Clarksville Police Officers
June 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Six Clarksville Police officers had their retirement ceremony today with an official retirement date of July 1st, 2011. They were the first group of officers retired under the new retirement system adopted by the City of Clarksville for Public Safety employees.
The six officers have a combined total of over 160 years in law enforcement. This is also the largest single group of officers retiring at one time that anyone can recall.
(Left to Right) Chief Ansley, Officer Ortiz, Officer Dailey, Officer Brown, Lt Carney, Lt Tucker, Officer Bechtold, DC Parr. (CPD-Jim Knoll)
Clarksville recognizes close ties with Military during Warrior Week Ceremony at Eternal Flame
June 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – As part of the annual Warrior Week celebration (June 16th-24th), the Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee held a ceremony at the Eternal Flame monument on Public Square honoring veterans past and present for their service and the sacrifices they make for our nation.
Warrior Week is a week-long celebration that honors military men and women, and their families. It gives local residents and businesses a chance to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Brig. Gen. Jeffery N. Colt, Deputy Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division place a wreath at the Eternal Flame as part of the Warrior Week observances.
Mayor’s Fitness Event to Feature Mission Clarksville Garden
June 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will have the second of her fitness events immediately following Mission Clarksville’s Passing of the Shovel ceremony at 4:00pm. Friday at the group’s community garden on Mount Carmel Road.
At the event, the Mayor will be gardening, a great outdoor activity that gets people moving while producing rewards of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as beautiful plants and flowers. [Read more]
Additional information made available about the 2011 Fireball Run
June 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has been selected as the sixth stop on the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally. The teams will arrive in Clarksville on Thursday September 29th between 3:00pm-4:00pm. Once they arrive in Clarksville the teams will have several tasks to complete before they head for the finish line in Historic Downtown Clarksville. The Drivers will stay over night before leaving at 8:00am the following morning as Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan wavers the green flag kicking off the next leg of the rally.
This unique competition begins its southern excursion on September 23rd in Melbourne, FL, and ends on October 1st in Gulfport, MS, with plenty of action and sights along the route. The Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally Series is an action packed, one week, 2500 mile Adventurally production. The mission and destination based rally competition is live cast, filmed in 1080p HD for broadcast, theatrical release, and it will be released on home video.
On Thursday June 16th, Mayor McMillan hosted a news conference at City Hall to provide more information about our city’s selection as a stop on the Fireball Run. [Read more]
2011 Fireball Run to Stop in Clarksville
June 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has been selected as the sixth stop on the 2011 Chevrolet Fireball Run Adventurally on September 29th. This unique competition starts its southern excursion on September 23rd in Melbourne, FL, and ends October 1st in Gulfport, MS, with plenty of action and sights along the 2,500-mile route. [Read more]
APSU names new director of community/business relations
June 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The executive assistant to the president at Austin Peay State University has been named director of APSU Community and Business Relations.
Carol Clark began her new duties June 1st, adding the responsibilities of director to her current position as executive assistant to the president.
As director, Clark will serve as a principal liaison between the University and business and community contacts in Clarksville-Montgomery County and middle Tennessee generally.
Carol Clark
