City of Clarksville Street Department offers free pickup of yard debris
March 2, 2017
Material must be placed in paper bags or boxes
Clarksville, TN – Once again as spring approaches, the Clarksville Street Department will offer free pickup of yard debris, leaves and limbs.
The spring service period will begin Monday, March 13th and continue through April 10th. Yard debris, such as leaves and clippings, must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or cardboard boxes and placed near the street.
Clarksville Street Department will be offering free pickup of yard debris starting Monday, March 13th through April 10th, 2017.
Applications due April 3rd for City of Clarksville non-profit funding
March 2, 2017
Qualifying charitable or civic organizations may apply
Clarksville, TN – Qualified non-profit charitable or civic organizations serving Clarksville have an opportunity to seek the City’s financial support on a limited basis.
The City is authorized under state statute (TCA 6-54-111) to appropriate money for non-profit organizations. The law also outlines which non-profit charitable or civic organizations are eligible.
Clarksville City Hall
New City of Clarksville regulation limits parking near intersections
March 2, 2017
New rule prohibits parking within 25 feet of crossing streets
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Parking Commission has approved a new regulation that prohibits on-street parking within 25 feet of an intersection.
The regulation, which amends the City parking code, is designed to enhance safety and visibility near intersections, especially in subdivisions and on neighborhood streets.
A red car recently parked near Austin Peay State University appears to be in violation of a new City regulation prohibiting parking within 25 feet of an intersection.
City of Clarksville adds AED safety devices
February 27, 2017
Defibrillators counter the risks of sudden cardiac emergencies
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has enhanced its medical emergency response capabilities in and around City Hall, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announced Monday.
The City is adding and relocating automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in key locations in its downtown facilities to help counter the risks associated with sudden cardiac arrest, one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Lori McNulty, security officer at Clarksville City Hall, displays one of the automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, available at the City’s downtown facilities to help counter the risks associated with sudden cardiac emergencies.
City of Clarksville to honor African American Churches Saturday
February 24, 2017
Saturday event will celebrate local congregations
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has proclaimed Saturday as a day to celebrate the African American Church.
“African American Churches have played a vital role in helping to make the City of Clarksville and communities across our Nation stronger by reaching out to others in need,” Clarksville Mayor McMillan says in the proclamation. “The City of Clarksville joins with all its citizens to celebrate the many contributions African American Churches have made to our City and Country.”
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, right, presented a proclamation honoring Clarksville’s African American Churches to The Rev. Jerry Jerkins and Naomi Jerkins before Thursday’s City Council Executive Session.
CDE Lightband Increases Internet Speeds to Customers
February 22, 2017
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband, the municipal power and broadband provider in the city of Clarksville, announced today the release of new, faster Internet speeds for all of their existing customers.
The speeds will increase almost all of the customer speeds for both residential and commercial use by five times the speed they have today.
Internet Speeds for CDE Lightband Customer to increase in March.
Clarksville’s Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center addition 60% complete
February 18, 2017
$2.7 million addition scheduled to open in July
Clarksville, TN – Work continues on a $2.7 million addition to the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center, which will provide improved quality of life for more Clarksville residents.
The new 14,600 square foot, two-story structure will provide more space for programs and services for the center’s growing number of seniors who drop in for meals, activities, classes and recreation.
The precast subfloor was installed in late January for the 14,600 square foot addition to Ajax Turner Senior Center. The $2.7 million project is expected to be completed in July.
Clarksville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway roadwork
February 17, 2017
Mayor McMillan urges motorists to slow down and be patient
Clarksville, TN – With several intersection improvement projects under way, travel is tough on the southernmost route connecting Interstate 24 at Exit 11 with downtown Clarksville.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan urges patience and caution, especially on this route that includes roads with several names and numbers: State Route 76/Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, U.S. Highway 41A Bypass and State Route 112.
Barriers line the right side of Martin Luther King Jr. near Vaughan Road, where TDOT has begun to install a new traffic signal and turn lanes.
City of Clarksville partners with Flourishing Families on Home
February 2, 2017
Collaboration provides needed transitional housing resource
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Flourishing Families have added another link in Clarksville’s chain of social services that helps people in need.
Flourishing Families opened the doors Wednesday to a new transitional home to a family of five. The small but well-kept home at 451 Martin Street. was donated to the non-profit organization by the City of Clarksville.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan greets the Lee family, Chasity, Vincent, Za’Den, Kay’Lisa and La’Miyah as they prepare to move into a new home provided by Flourishing Families, a Clarksville social service agency.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Two New BCycle Stations coming this Spring
January 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to a group of Clarksville Academy students, a grant from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation and a partnership with the City of Clarksville, two more bike-share stations are coming to Clarksville.
Two new B-Cycle Stations will be installed in Clarksville thanks to Clarksville Academy Students.
