City of Clarksville receives Award for Financial Reporting
June 11, 2016
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
Immerse Yourself in Nostalgic Fun with Ken Davenport’s “The Awesome ’80s Prom” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, June 17th – July 9th
June 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Get ready to party like it’s 1989! Step back in time, join the breakdance circle, and participate in all the high school drama at the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of the hit interactive musical experience “The Awesome ’80s Prom”, June 17th – July 9th.
Ken Davenport’s blast-from-the-past crowd favorite immerses the audience in the lives of characters competing for Prom King and Queen at the not-so-subtly-named Wanaget High. And, just like on “American Idol,” the audience decides who wins each night!
“The Awesome ’80s Prom” stars (Top L to R) Charles Robinson, Sarita Amani Nash, Ryan Bowie and Emily Rourke.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 5th, 2016
June 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Mayor’s Summer Night Lights programs, Swimming Pools, and Riverfest applications.
Clarksville Swimming Pools now open.
Apply Now for 2016 Riverfest Celebration
May 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Vendor and entertainment applications are now being accepted for the City of Clarksville’s 29th annual Riverfest Celebration. The Festival will be held Thursday, September 8th through Saturday, September 10th, 2016.
Vendors and entertainers are encouraged to apply online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
The Festival can only accept a limited number of applicants, so submit today!
All Kids Welcome! New Playground and Splash Pad Preparing for Grand Opening
May 13, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville is proud to announce the grand opening of the city’s first all-inclusive splash pad and playground at Heritage Park, located at 1241 Peachers Mill Road.
The grand opening will take place Thursday, May 26th at 10:00am at the park.
New Splash Pad at Heritage Park.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation receives $7,580 grant for Sport Wheelchairs
April 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is proud to announce that it has received a $7,580 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
The award was one of 107 grants totaling over $735,482 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers. Conceived by the late Dana Reeve, the program has awarded over 2,600 grants totaling over $19 million since 1999.
Quality of Life grant received from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to be used for Sports Wheelchairs.
Batson Nolan PLC Achieves Green Certification
April 26, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – Batson Nolan PLC is the first law firm in Clarksville to celebrate becoming Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Montgomery County Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt and Chamber of Commerce President Melinda Shepherd were there to congratulate the staff of Batson and Nolan.
(L to R) County Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt, Mark McMickle, Attorney Suzanne Marsh, Attorney Mark Nolan, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Attorney Richard Batson, Attorney Matthew Ellis, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, and Attorney Katy Olita, Attorney Jamie Durrett, Attorney Steve Benvenuto and Chamber of Commerce President Melinda Shepard.
William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” Plays Limited Run at the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 6th – 9th
April 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Get ready for the battle of the sexes as only the greatest playwright of the English language could tell it! William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew”, playing five public performances in April at the Roxy Regional Theatre, follows the comic courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and the headstrong Kate, who must marry before her more popular sister, Bianca, may be wed.
Starring Margaret Eilertson as Kate and Jonathan Whitney as Petruchio, “The Taming of the Shrew” features Emily Rourke as Bianca, Jay Doolittle as Baptista, Zak Schneider as Lucentio, Michael Klug as Gremio, Scott Watson as Hortensio, Michael C. Brown as Tranio, Jackie Ostick as Grumio, and Leslie Greene as the Widow.
“The Taming of the Shrew” stars Margaret Eilertson and Jonathan Whitney.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks Public Input for State Grant to Improve Swan Lake Aquatic Center
April 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – As part of an application for grant funding through the State of Tennessee’s Department of Environment and Conservation, the City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting public meetings to give citizens an opportunity to comment on a proposed project at the Swan Lake Pool located at 2002 Sanders Road in Clarksville.
Harper Greene Benefit Supper and Singing to be held Saturday, April 2nd
March 28, 2016
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, a Benefit Supper and Singing will be held for Harper Greene at Montgomery Central Elementary School from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
Harper Greene was diagnosed in December, 2015 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at the age of 2. He is the son of Nick and Chasidy Greene.
Benefit Supper and Singing for Harper Greene to be held this Saturday.
