Montgomery County Ranks Second-Highest of all Tennessee Counties for Tourism Growth
August 8, 2019
Visitor Spending in Montgomery County Tops $244.7 Million in 2018
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County saw the second-highest growth rate in tourism spending of all 95 Tennessee counties during 2018. Direct travel spending increased 9.12% over 2017, for a record-high of $244.7 million.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell announced Tuesday that the state hit a record-high $22 billion in domestic and international travel spending, up 6% from 2017.
Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell, Visit Clarksville Sales Director Frances Manzitto, Governor Bill Lee and Visit Clarksville Executive Director Theresa Harrington at the Governor’s announcement of the 2018 economic impact of travel on Tennessee. (Ed Rode)
Thurman Campbell Group becomes Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certified
June 13, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – On Tuesday, June 11th, 2019, the Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program held a green ribbon cutting to welcome Thurman Campbell Group (TCG) as the newest Green Certified organization.
The event was attended by Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Program Manager Carlye Sommers and Program Board Members Daryl Pater, Haley Randell, Gene Fish and Doug Jones as well as by TCG staff.
(L to R) Carlye Sommers, Gene Fish, Amy Davidson, Brittany Singer, Sara Price, Nicole Doss, Jimmy Smith, Taylor Luffman, Lu Ann Jerles, Paul Ellis, Erin Duvall, Bob Yates, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Doug Jones, Haley Randell, and Daryl Pater.
Kroger becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
May 30, 2019
Montgomery County, TN – On Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, a green ribbon cutting was held to recognize Kroger as the latest Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified organization. The certification covered all three Kroger stores in Clarksville (Dover Crossing, Madison Street and Lowes Drive).
Those in attendance at the Green Ribbon Cutting were Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Montgomery County Chief of Staff Kyle Johnson, Program Manager Carlye Sommers and Program board members Daryl Pater, Haley Randell and Doug Jones.
(L to R) Haley Randell, Daryl Pater, Doug Jones, Kelly Ward, Mayor Jim Durrett, Dennis Williams, Jason Broadrick, Stephanie Jordan, Chris Reed, Sabrina Powell and Carlye Sommers.
LG Electronics unveils $360 Million Dollar Home Appliance Factory in Clarksville Tennessee
May 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Today, May 29th, 2019, LG Electronics held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new million-square-foot home appliance manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tennessee, where the company is now producing its top-rated washing machines* for the U.S. market.
The $360 million factory, believed to be the most advanced, integrated washing machine production plant in the world, already employs more than 550 American workers who are supporting continued production ramp-up – helping to accelerate delivery of LG’s innovative home appliances to better meet U.S. consumer demand.
(From left to right): U.S. Rep. Mark Green, President & CEO of LG Electronics North America William Cho, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, President of the LG Home Appliance and Air Solutions Company Dan Song and South Korean Consul General Young-jun Kim cut the ceremonial ribbon for LG’s state-of-the-art washing machine factory in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Rise Partners acquires vacant Kmart Property in Clarksville Tennessee
March 4, 2019
Rise Partners
Chattanooga, TN – Rise Partners, an investment group focused on shopping center acquisitions, redevelopments and ground-up development, announced its purchase of the vacant Kmart property on Madison Street, a 95,000 square foot shopping center located in Clarksville, Tennessee.
This is Rise Partners third acquisition and is a solid fit to its strategy of acquiring premium location redevelopment opportunities. The project is scheduled to be completed this fall, in time for holiday shopping.
Construction to Begin Immediately at vacant Kmart Property with Five National Retailers Slated to Open by Late Fall.
APSU hosts partnership meeting with city and county leaders
February 26, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Last Friday morning, Dr. Alisa White, Austin Peay State University president, told several community leaders that she is proud of the University’s record enrollment of 10,954 students and Austin Peay’s position as the fastest-growing university in Tennessee.
The mid-term goal is to reach 13,000 students with an eventual steady enrollment state of 15,000 students.
Montgomery Mayor Jim Durrett, APSU President Alisa White and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts meet at the inaugural APSU, Clarksville, Montgomery County Partnership Meeting.
Candlelight Ball auction to raise money for APSU scholarships
February 19, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Every spring, the Austin Peay State University Candlelight Ball provides an evening of fine dining and dancing, while also allowing participants to support scholarships at Austin Peay State University, and this year’s event will include two signature auction items – a custom-designed diamond necklace and a Music City package featuring tickets to major Nashville events – valued at more than $5,000 each.
14-karat rose gold necklace to be auctioned off at the Austin Peay State University Candlelight Ball.
Ice Skating Ends at Downtown Commons
January 25, 2019
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – Soon the green space at Downtown Commons will be open again as we bid farewell to the outdoor ice rink for the 2018-2019 season. The second year of skating at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink ended this week. It was another successful season with thousands of skaters who were able to take advantage of an uncommon outdoor activity for our community. The tear down process will begin by the end of this week.
After looking at trends from the 2017-2018 ice skating season, changes were made in 2018-2019 that included fewer days and hours for optimum use.
Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink shuts down after another successful season.
Chamber of Commerce To Live Stream Mayors Power Breakfast
January 14, 2019
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will live stream the Tuesday, January 15th Mayors Power Breakfast beginning at 7:30am.
The event will be available for viewing at https://youtu.be/P5RqVgGc2Qs with the presentation portion of the morning officially beginning at 7:55am.
Downtown Commons Ice Rink to host Mayor vs. General Second Annual Broomball Game, January 16th
January 10, 2019
Downtown Commons Ice Rink
Montgomery County, TN – The public is invited to attend the second annual Broomball match between Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Fort Campbell’s Major General Andrew Poppas to a backyard broomball game on January 16th, 2019 at 6:00pm at the Downtown Commons Winter Ice Rink.
Broomball is a variation of ice hockey played on ice without skates and with brooms and a ball instead of sticks and a puck. Running around in shoes on ice while trying to “sweep” a ball into a goal presents a unique challenge that includes a lot of slipping, sliding and falling.
