Montgomery County Parks Receives $500,000 Grant
August 24, 2018
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation
Montgomery County, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the list of Tennessee Communities this week that would receive a series of grants totaling more than $15 million to help fund parks and recreation projects in Tennessee communities across the state.
“Easy access to parks, trails, walking paths and other recreational facilities can make a good community a great community,” said Haslam. “These grants provide the resources needed to help make Tennessee an even more desirable place to live, work and raise a family.”
Funding will be used to Help Subsidize the Nature Center at Rotary Park
ATLASBX to build first U.S. Plant in Clarksville Tennessee
April 4, 2018
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan welcome Battery Maker
Clarksville, TN – As Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and other state and local officials noted, Wednesday was another great day for the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County.
ATLASBX Co., LTD announced that the company will build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Clarksville. The global automotive battery manufacturer will invest $75 million and create approximately 200 jobs in Montgomery County.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan welcomes ATLASBX CEO Ho Youl Pae to Clarksville.
Murals, Sculptures, Fountains and Flames Fill Clarksville’s Public Art Trail
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville unveiled its 21st public art piece this month. Twelve of the pieces – at least – are in a proximity that’s easily walkable within the city’s downtown core.
Murals, sculptures, fountains, and flames are among the art pieces you’ll see showcased along city streets, urban trails, buildings and throughout the campus of Austin Peay State University, which is adjacent to downtown. Many of the works were designed or created by Clarksville artists.
Frank Sutton sculpture on Franlin Street
APSU honors military and veterans during month of November
November 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU), one of the state’s leading providers of higher education to military-connected students and their families, has a long history of supporting veterans on campus and within the community.
This month, in recognition of Veterans Day, the University is hosting several events in honor of the men and women who have served this country.
Austin Peay State University honors Military and Veterans during month of November
Austin Peay State University celebrates contributions of Woodward Library Society
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Last week, The Felix G. Woodward Library celebrated the many contributions of the Woodward Library Society, a support organization for the Austin Peay State University library.
As part of the 12th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed a proclamation designating October 15th-21st, 2017, as Friends of Libraries Week in Tennessee.
APSU Felix G. Woodward Library
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan congratulates Hankook Tire
October 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan congratulated Hankook Tire on its gleaming new $800 million Clarksville manufacturing plant during a grand opening celebration Tuesday.
“I’m just so proud and happy that Hankook Tire put its faith and trust in our community and decided to build its first North American production plant right here. That says so much about the quality and character of our community,” Mayor McMillan said.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan thanks Hankook Tire for putting “faith, trust” in Clarksville.
Visitor Spending in Montgomery County Tops $211 Million in 2016
August 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett today announced Tennessee tourism’s direct domestic and international travel expenditures reached an all-time high of $19.3 billion in 2016, up 4.7 percent or almost $1 billion, over 2015. Numbers for Montgomery County increased to $211 million, up 3.0 percent, or $6 million, over the prior year.
For the ninth consecutive year, Montgomery County has ranked 11th among Tennessee counties for tourism spending. Ninety-two of the state’s 95 counties saw gains in tourism spending from 2015 to 2016.
Athletes fill APSU’s Fortera Stadium for the AAU Boys Basketball National Championship opening ceremony.
APSU receives $79,954 in THEC funding to help veterans and service members earn degrees
July 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently announced that Austin Peay State University will receive $79,954 in additional funding and program support to serve veterans and service members and help them earn post-secondary degrees as a part of Governor Bill Haslam’s Drive to 55.
Austin Peay is one of 13 colleges and universities in Tennessee to receive a portion of the $760,781 in total Veteran Reconnect funds to support programs and services for student veterans at campuses across the state.
APSU Center at Fort Campbell.
Dunbar Cave State Park to host Student Volunteers on Tennessee Promise Saturday
June 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee State Parks are offering volunteer events across the state to help Tennessee Promise scholars log community service hours on Saturday, June 24th, 2017.
Get some of your Tennessee Promise hours knocked out by volunteering at Dunbar Cave State Park. They could use your help to repaint the fence around the parking lot. They will provide the paint and the brushes, you provide the labor! It is recommended that you wear old clothes and shoes as painting can be messy.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
TBR vice chair Emily Reynolds to speak at APSU commencement on May 5th
April 29, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Vice chair of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Emily Reynolds will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 88th Spring Commencement on May 5th in the University’s Dunn Center.
Reynolds has had an extensive career in public service and politics, having served under two U.S. senators from Tennessee—Senator Howard Baker and Senator Bill Frist. Both men also served as majority leader of the U.S. Senate.
Emily Reynolds, TBR vice chair, to deliver Keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 88th Spring Commencement on May 5th.
