Clarksville Police Department adds Six New Officers today
May 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is happy to welcome six new officers to their ranks today. Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan administered the Oath of Office to the Police Department’s newest additions.
They will attend the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy from May 27th – August 3rd, 2012.
Liberty Park Opens to the Public May 18th
May 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, May 18th, 2012, most of Liberty Park will be open for public use.
“We are thrilled that the day is here when we can allow the public to use most of these incredible facilities. The boat ramps have seen significant use already as has the marina basin. Now, more of the park will be available for fishing, walking, picnicking and all kinds of outdoor fun,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan.
Agero to open call center in Clarksville-Montgomery County Tennessee bringing with it 500 new Jobs
May 15, 2012
Operations to Begin October 29th
Clarksville, TN – The Medford, Massachusetts based company, Agero, a global leader in driver assistance services and vehicle connectivity innovation, announced today that they have selected Clarksville, Tennessee as the next site for its sixth North American driver assistance call and data response center.
“I am excited to welcome Agero to our state and look forward to watching the company grow in Tennessee,” Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam said. “In creating our economic development strategies last year, we found Tennessee held a unique advantage in the ‘business services’ cluster, which includes call centers, and this announcement exemplifies a promising future for our state’s economic growth.” [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to kick off the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program for youth and families this Summer
May 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Beat the summertime blues this year! The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department along with Manna Café, L.E.A.P. Organization, Workforce Essentials, BFS Insurance and Coca-Cola® will be offering extended hours and lots of great activities at two Parks and Recreation facilities as a part of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program. [Read more]
Clarksville Foundry Receives Green Certification
May 9, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is also the community’s oldest continuous industrial company.
The Clarksville Foundry celebrated the completion of its CMC Green Certification Program requirements Monday with their Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
CMCSS achives Green Certification
May 4, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
“We are pleased to see the school system continue to seek ways to minimize their environmental footprint, and at the same time maximize efficiencies where possible,” states Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers.
City of Clarksville brings free 90 minute parking to Downtown Clarksville
May 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Beginning on May 1st, 2012 and running through the end of June 2012, the City of Clarksville will offer free parking for 90 minutes on some downtown streets.
The 90 minute parking areas will be located on the 100 block of Franklin Street, Strawberry Alley and portions of Second Street. [Read more]
Clarksville Marina’s Next Phase is under way
April 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is announcing two new developments toward the opening of Clarksville’s Marina at Liberty Park.
“The developer, Cumberland River, LLC, began mobilizing the slips this week with the first shipment arriving today. As we’ve previously discussed, they are being assembled off-site and are then brought in for installation. The installation process is now underway. This is an important step as we move ever closer to being able to fully use the marina,” Mayor McMillan said. [Read more]
Local Walkers “Join the Movement” to Create a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Have fun in the great outdoors and help create a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. Participate in the 2012 Walk MS event in Clarksville on Saturday, April 28th, and help the Mid South Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society raise funds for the nearly 9,000 residents living with MS throughout Tennessee.
The MS Walk will be held outside, rain or shine. Walkers will enjoy an event that features a walk at the Hilldale Church of Christ and a fun day with family and friends. Prior to May 31st, walkers will collect contributions from supportive local companies, family and friends. [Read more]
Clarksville awarded grants to help fund Smith-Trahern Mansion restoration plan
April 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Historical Commission awarded the City of Clarksville a Historic Preservation Fund grant of $20,000 to prepare a plan for the restoration of the Smith-Trahern Mansion.
These funds represent sixty-percent of the project budget. In order to complete the project, a forty-percent match from local funds is required. Fundraising efforts by the City will continue, with some help already.