PGM Properties with City & County Leaders break-ground on site of planned Publix Grocery Store
August 5, 2010
It’s been a challenging effort, but PGM Properties has officially broken ground on what will soon come to be known as Madison Commons, the new home of the Publix Supermarket chain in Clarksville, TN. The Publix brand has been on the lips of area residents long before the news was officially released that the chain was looking at the City of Clarksville for a possible home, and the residents are more than ready to welcome them into our community.
City and County Leaders break ground on the new location for Publix in Clarksville, TN
Website for City of Clarksville’s Smart Growth Plan 2030
July 31, 2010
As a follow up to the presentation of the Clarksville SMART GROWTH Plan 2030 presentation that took place on July 23rd, the first phase of the plan’s website went live on July 30th. The website (www.clarksvillesmartgrowth.com) serves as the Plan Report and is accessible to anyone with an Internet connection.
SMART GROWTH Plan 2030 is subtitled “a Blueprint for Progress & Quality … as we grow to 250,000 residents.” Combining the work of a multi-disciplinary planning team plus the input of 200 citizen volunteers, the plan presents a vision for the city of Clarksville, including artistic renderings, potential projects, economic considerations and implementation steps to achieve major priorities. [Read more]
Dunbar Cave’s Cooling at the Cave is Saturday July 31st
July 26, 2010
Transportation via golf cart between the parking lot and the cave entrance will be available for those who need it, thanks to the kindness of the Jeff Vaughn and the City of Clarksville.
With the heat index passing 100 lately, it is perfect timing for the Friends of Dunbar Cave’s annual Cooling at the Cave event. Bring your family out Saturday, July 31, from 4pm to 6pm and enjoy sitting at the mouth of the cave, which stays at 58 degrees year round.
Sitting in the shade at the mouth of the cave is how locals cooled off before the cave was a designated State Natural Area. Folks would bring tables, chairs, and board games. Some would play instruments, while others danced. This is the atmosphere the Friends of Dunbar Cave recreate every year. [Read more]
Jammin’ in the Alley this Friday on Strawberry Alley
July 14, 2010
Jammin’ in the Alley Concert to feature Tina Brown- Friday, July 16th
The City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once more. Join us on Friday, July 16th for Jammin’ in the Alley’s third year in downtown Clarksville.
This month’s free concert features the Tina Brown. This New York native has quickly become a Clarksville favorite performing at various events around town, to include our recent July 3rd Celebration at McGregor Park. Tina Brown has also performed all over the mid-South to include blues festivals, on Beale Street, and has even opened for Earth, Wind, & Fire and Gladys Knight in Europe! [Read more]
Mayor Piper to present Mayor’s Certificate to Jose Ortiz
July 2, 2010
Mayor John E. Piper presented a Mayor’s Certificate to Fort Campbell soldier Specialist Jose Ortiz, with the 63rd Chemical Company, for his life-saving actions on June 18th, 2010 down at the boat ramp of McGregor Park.
Mayor Johnny Piper thanks Jose Ortiz for his service to the community.
Joe Diffie to Perform at the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration
June 30, 2010
The City of Clarksville and Aetna Insurance are celebrating our nation’s independence this year with the fourth annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3rd at McGregor Park.
The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00p.m.
Performers Tina Brown and McAllister’s Crossroads will provide live music throughout the evening, followed by country music artist, Joe Diffie. The night will end with a spectacular fireworks finale, the largest in Clarksville. Again, this year’s fireworks display will feature the popular and exciting water pyrotechnics.
Joe Diffie
Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards Recognize Positive Impacts Across the State
June 29, 2010
Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation received award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the Clarksville Greenways
Nashville, TN – Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke and Deputy Commissioner Paul Sloan presented the 2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards at the Ellington Agriculture Center campus in Nashville Monday, recognizing 16 honorees whose efforts have made a positive impact on the state’s natural resources.
“Protecting our environment ensures that our communities remain healthy and strong,” said Fyke. “Today’s (Monday’s) award ceremony honored those groups and individuals that have demonstrated true dedication in taking environmental stewardship to a new level. I commend all of our honorees and encourage all Tennesseans to follow their example in preserving our natural resources.”
Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke and Deputy Commissioner Paul Sloan present several representatives from the city of Clarksville and its Parks and Recreation team with the Greenways and Trails honor at the 2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards, recently held in Nashville.
City officially opens the newest section of the Riverwalk
June 24, 2010
In a formal ribbon cutting ceremony the City of Clarksville unveiled the new North Riverwalk Extension on Wednesday. Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper listed the features to the attendees at the ribbon cutting ceremony which consists of a 12’ sidewalk lined with park benches, picnic tables, and lighting along the Cumberland River from Pilot’s Plaza (behind O’Charleys) to the mouth of the Red River.
With the cutting of the Ribbon, the North Riverwalk Extension is officially opened
The City of Clarksville to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this afternoon
June 23, 2010
The City of Clarksville invites you to the unveiling of the North Riverwalk Extension Wednesday, June 23rd at 4:00pm. The North Riverwalk Extension consists of a 12’ sidewalk, park benches, picnic tables, lighting, landscaping and irrigation from Pilot’s Plaza (behind O’Charleys) to the confluence of the Cumberland and Red River’s as well as a development pad. City of Clarksville Project Manager, Daniel Binkley sees “this project as a stepping stone to many more great opportunities for quality of life initiatives for the City in the future.” [Read more]
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.
