2011 Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
October 16, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 5th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am at 1 Public Square in downtown Clarksville. Guest speaker is Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hubert G. Smith, who served 35 years on active duty, with remarks by County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and City Mayor Kim McMillan.
This year’s parade theme is “Saluting Special Forces and Wounded Warrior Veterans.” [Read more]
Public Input Meeting for RichEllen Park
January 10, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will conduct a Public Input meeting regarding the future development of RichEllen Park on Thursday, January 27th at 6:30pm at the Cumberland Heights Complex located at 1030 Cumberland Heights Road. (Old Elementary School).
About RichEllen Park
RichEllen Park is located off of Highway 149 just two miles past Cumberland Heights Elementary School.
Justice Assistance Grant Public Comment session
June 15, 2010
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County intend to submit a joint application for the 2010 Byrne Justice Assistance with the funds to be shared between the County and the City to be used for traditional law enforcement and crime prevention activities.
Any person wishing to make a comment regarding use of funds is invited to attend a public comment period June 16th, 2010 at 1:30pm.
This session will be held downstairs in the briefing room at The Clarksville Police Department, 135 Commerce St., Clarksville, Tennessee.
2010 Relay For Life of Montgomery County TN
June 15, 2010
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 12:00pm at APSU – University Recreation Field
Contact: chelsea.stoner@cancer.org
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County leadership look ahead to Civil War Sesquicentennial
April 8, 2010
It was just 150 years ago that our nation was torn apart by the Civil War. Brother faced off against brother in often brutal battles. Even after the Union’s victory and the eventual reunification of the southern states lingering tensions remained for many years.
It is said time heals all wounds and indeed and we are looking at the approaching sesquicentennial of the Civil War in 2011 with a air of celebration,recognizing of the history of America in a way that everyone can embrace.
We are fortunate to be in an area with a rich Civil War heritage including Fort Defiance (Fort Bruce), nearby Fort Donelson, and other Civil War sites. City and County leaders hope to be ready to attract tourists who will be the traveling the country visiting civil war era sites as a part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers fires off the canon at the Sesquicentennial kick-off in Montgomery County on April 6th 2010.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Home, Lawn, And Farm Show this weekend
February 25, 2010
It’s only 24 days until March 20th, the first official day of spring! And it’s time to start thinking about your garden, your yard and what kind of flowers you want to plant this year! The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is giving you a head start with their 1st Annual Home, Lawn & Farm Show, which is being held this weekend (February 27-28) from 10am-8pm Saturday, and Sunday from 12-8pm at Austin Peay State University’s Red Barn at 256 Marion Street. General admission is $5, and children 12 & under are free.
Vendors will be available to help you accomplish all of your springtime goals, whether you want elaborate landscaping, a new patio or a simple flower bed. If you’re thinking about renovating or redecorating your home, you don’t want to miss this showcase of the year’s new trends and must-have items. You’ll also have the opportunity to see lawn and farm equipment demonstrations and test certain products.
Fifty local businesses will be showcased at the event and there will be multiple giveaways including: [Read more]
