CDE Lightband opens New Control Center
High-tech facility allows real-time monitoring, repair of power system
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband, the City of Clarksville’s electric power and broadband services utility, showed off its new control center last Thursday, December 1st, 2016.
The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition center, or SCADA, is the nerve center of CDE’s electric power delivery system. Using CDE Lightband’s fiber optic network, technicians in the center now monitor the system in real time, diagnose outages, redirect the flow of power if necessary and direct repairs.
CDE Lightband technicians at the utilities new control center display some of the new digital video tools used to monitor, diagnose and repair the City of Clarksville’s electric power system.
Montgomery County seeks Nominations for Volunteers Stars Awards
Montgomery County, TN – Nominations for the Ninth Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Montgomery County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service.
One youth and one adult will be selected in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious award.
Montgomery County Government partners with Siemens for Efficiency Project
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is pleased to partner with Siemens Industry Inc. to begin a nearly $5 million, self funded efficiency project. Mayor Jim Durrett explains, “This project is very unique, as it will be funded through the savings that it generates over time.”
He continues, “Government doesn’t get to take on projects very often that pay for itself, so I’m really excited about this one. It’s a win-win for us. We will not only be upgrading and replacing much need items like chillers, boilers and lighting, but at the same time installing equipment that is much more efficient, saving us money on utilities for years to come.”
Mayor Jim Durrett says the efficiency project is projected to save the Montgomery County Government $358,827 in the first year.
Tennessee Driver’s License Renewal Available at Clarksville City Hall
Clarksville, TN – Area residents now have another location – Clarksville City Hall — where they can renew their driver’s licenses.
Citizens can drop by the revenue collection office on the first floor at City Hall, One Public Square, from 7:30am to 5:00pm weekdays to renew or replace their state driver’s license or state identification card. There is free one-hour parking nearby.
A sign at Clarksville City Hall directs citizens to the first floor revenue collection office, where they now can renew or replace state driver’s licenses and identification cards.
City of Clarksville receives Award for Financial Reporting
Clarksville, TN – For the second year in a row, the City of Clarksville has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
“I am very excited that the City has received this honor again this year,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan.
Clarksville City Hall
Clarksville Transit System will begin Service to Industrial Park Monday, April 4th
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is excited to announce that the Clarksville Transit System will begin offering bus service to the Clarksville – Montgomery County Industrial Park beginning April 4th, 2016.
“People have been asking for this service for a long time,” explained Mayor McMillan, “But in order to provide the service, we had to have the Urbanized Area in our Metropolitan Transportation Plan extended.”
A Clarksville Transit System Bus
City of Clarksville to offer Driver’s License Services
Clarksville, TN – Under a contract with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, citizens will soon be able to renew or replace an existing driver’s license or state identification card in Clarksville’s City Hall.
You will soon be able to renew or replace an existing Tennessee driver’s license or state identification card in Clarksville’s City Hall.
City of Clarksville and Rotary Clubs sign agreement for Playgrounds in Heritage Park
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and the presidents of the Sunrise Rotary Club, the Noon Rotary Club and the Sunset Rotary Club signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a new splash pad and playground areas in Heritage Park.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan signs Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a new splash pad and playground areas in Heritage Park.
Tennessee American Job Center in Clarksville to Job Fair December 3rd
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee American Job Center-Clarksville is announcing the Multi-Employer Hiring Event. The event will be held on Thursday, December 3rd, at 9:00am (CST) at the Tennessee American Job Center-Clarksville located at 523 Madison Street, Suite B.
A variety of job opportunities with all levels of skill requirements will be available at this event.
Clarksville’s Tennessee American Job Center Multi-Employer Hiring Event to be held Thursday, December 3rd, 2015.
Montgomery County Driver Safety Program receives Booster Seats
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Driver Safety Program recently received booster seats from MeHarry Medical College on a grant they received through the Tennessee Governors Highway Safety Office. The Drivers Safety Program received 290 booster seats to distribute to local elementary schools.
Each of the 24 Clarksville Montgomery County School System’s (CMCSS) elementary schools received seats, varying in size and age capacity for discretionary distribution.
(L to R) Marci Oliver, School Resource Officer; Amy Williams, Pisgah Elementary School Assistant Principal, Sergeant Jimmy Brown; and Lisa McClain, Montgomery County Driver’s Safety Administrator.
