Clarksville Historic Urban Trails Brought to Life
February 13, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Local historian Carolyn Ferrell and Montgomery County IT ArcGIS Specialist Bryce Hester teamed up to bring three historic urban trails to life in Clarksville.
An urban trail is not a built path through natural scenery but a virtual trail that uses existing sidewalks and crosswalks to lead walkers through a route of interesting urban sights.
The trails Ferrell laid out entices walkers with open-air history lessons packed with interesting historical tidbits about Clarksville’s past.
Nashville State Community College becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
January 23, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Nashville State Community College is the latest organization to join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP). To celebrate their success a green ribbon cutting was held Monday, January 22nd, 2018.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Montgomery County Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt, Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Stephen James (Nyrstar) and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers attended the ceremony.
Nashville State Community College’s Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification ribbon cutting. (L to R) Rose Melton, Carlye Sommers, Melinda Shepard, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, John Woodman, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Jessica Mallicoate, Kathleen Akers, Sharley Ross, Vicki McCovery, Megan Goosetree, Reggie Mclain, Larry Coppins, Jeff Truitt, Stephen James.
Fort Campbell wins Broomball Challenge at Downtown Commons Ice Rink
January 13, 2018
Montgomery County, TN – Major General Andrew Poppas and his 101st Airborne Division team won the inaugural Mayor vs Major Broomball game at the Downtown Commons ice rink Wednesday night, January 10th, 2 to 1 in overtime.
TRC Executive Director Norman Quirion commented after the game. “What an event. I’m going to say there were at least 300 people out here, and the condition of the ice made tonight’s game more competitive than expected. It wasn’t a high-scoring game, but the competition was real.”
Fort Campbell and Montgomery County competed in Clarksville’s first ever broomball match at the Downtown Commons outdoor ice skating rink.
101st Airborne Band rocks the Downtown Commons
December 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On December 2nd, 2017, the 101st Airborne Band played at the Downtown Commons as part of the Downtown Clarksville Christmas Celebration. The event was part of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event, that took place in Downtown Clarksville before the 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
The Christmas celebration at the Downtown Commons featured live music on the new stage, art & gift markets, and ice skating.
Rossview Signing Hawks took part in the Christmas Celebration at Downtown Commons
December 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – To help celebrate the Christmas Season, the Rossview Signing Hawks performed at the Downtown Commons on December 2nd, 2017. The event was part of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event, that took place in Downtown Clarksville before the 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
The Christmas celebration at the Downtown Commons featured live music on the new stage, art & gift markets, and ice skating.
Montgomery Central Elementary School Choir performs at Downtown Commons Christmas event
December 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery Central Elementary School Choir sang at the Downtown Commons on December 2nd, 2017, to celebrate the Christmas Season. The event was part of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event, that took place in Downtown Clarksville before the 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
The Christmas celebration at the Downtown Commons featured live music on the new stage, art & gift markets, and ice skating.
Clarksville Academy Choir sings at Downtown Commons Christmas event
December 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Academy Choir sang Christmas songs at the Downtown Commons to celebrate the Christmas Season on December 2nd, 2017. The event was part of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event, that took place in Downtown Clarksville before the 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
The Christmas celebration at the Downtown Commons featured live music on the new stage, art & gift markets, and ice skating.
Northeast High School Choirs celebrate Christmas at the Downtown Commons
December 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On December 2nd, 2017, the Northeast High School Choirs performed at the Downtown Commons to celebrate the Christmas Season. The event was part of the 3rd Annual SpiritFest, a holiday event, that took place in Downtown Clarksville before the 58th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade.
Northeast kicked off the event at 2:00pm.
Clarksville Christmas Parade delights young and old alike
December 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – It was a beautiful night Saturday for the 58th Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville. People lined the streets waiting for the start of the parade. Children were excited in anticipation of seeing the floats and Santa Claus.
Austin Peay head football coach Will Healy was the grand marshal. The theme was “Christmas Around the World”.
58th Annual Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
Montgomery County Recognized by the U.S. Army
December 5, 2017
Award Presented for Connecting Employment Opportunities to Transitioning Soldiers
Montgomery County, TN – Fort Campbell and Montgomery County, Tennessee live side-by-side as neighbors and partners.
On Monday, December 4th, 2017, Montgomery County was of only seven Army communities worldwide to be recognized in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. Army with an Army Community Partnership Award – an award that celebrates partnerships that enhance Army readiness and strengthens community bonds.
Ryan D. McCarthy, Under Secretary of the Army, host the 2017 Army Community Partnership Program Awards at the Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Washington D.C., Dec. 4, 2017 (U.S. Army photo by Darrell Hudson)
