NAACP Rallies behind the LEAP Organization
February 8, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The Annual Barbara Johnson Unity Day Breakfast was held at the Quality Inn Hotel on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Many elected officials, pastors, and active members of the community were present to show their commitment to unification for the betterment of the Clarksville Tennessee community.
Awards were presented to former City Council Woman Barbara Johnson and several others to recognize their achievement in addition to elected officials addressing those in attendance.
LEAP Founder/Executive Director Richard “Reason” Garrett (left) and NAACP President Jimmie Garland (right) spoke at the Annual Barbara Johnson Unity Day Breakfast.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan to present State of the City Address
January 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will present a State of the City message on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Customs House Museum. All members of the public and press are invited, although seating is limited.
The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South 2nd Street, Clarksville, TN.
Miller-Motte Technical College to hold Ribbon Cutting for Surgical Technology Suite’s New Name and New Equipment
January 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Miller-Motte’s Surgical Technology program’s students will learn their skills on the best equipment. The surgical technology suite now has two complete beds, mannequins and sets of instruments along with a state of the art laparoscopy tower that provides high quality digital images for arthroscopy and endoscopy procedures.
Students will be able to hone their skills by having the best equipment to learn realistic operating room procedures and practices. [Read more]
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan holds Press Conference on Charter Revision Plan
January 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan held a press conference Friday January 24th, 2012 at 11:00am to discuss her plan for addressing the needed revisions to Clarksville Charter.
Some of the topics covered included the need to update and revise the City Charter and the issue of people on boards and commissions who also having dealings with the City as well as appointing a Charter Revision Commission.
Mayor McMillan is sending the Charter Revision back to the Clarksville City Council for another vote.
Go Red For Women to Promote Heart Health
January 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The DARlings of the Captain Edmiston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will Go Red For Women on February 3rd from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library for National Wear Red Day to promote women’s heart health.
Chapter Registrar Elsie Smith, Mayor Kim McMillan, Library Director Martha Hendricks, and Chapter Regent Gail Longton gather to discuss Go Red For Women. (Photo by Becky Poppleton)
January Chamber of Commerce Events
January 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of January.
On Thursday, January 12th, at 7:30am at the Riverview Inn, 50 College Street, the Chamber will be presenting a Power Breakfast. Join us as County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and City Mayor Kim McMillan both serve as keynote speakers for this popular annual event. [Read more]
Clarksville Liberty Park Boat Ramp Access Closed for Construction
December 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Beginning immediately, Liberty Park Boat Ramp will be closed to the public. For some time, the boat ramp at Liberty Park has been open for public use, while the rest of the park has remained closed for ongoing construction.
However, project Contractor TMS Construction is claiming traffic in the area has increased to the point that it is interfering with the project. [Read more]
Clarksville Transit System offers “Operation Safe Ride”
December 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Transit System will offer “Operation Safe Ride” on New Year’s Eve again this year.
The free service is open to anyone who is too impaired to drive home. People who live within the city’s limits can call for a ride between the hours of 11:00pm and 4:00am for a ride home. [Read more]
Another Step Closer for the Clarksville Marina
December 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Mayor Kim McMillan received notification that the Army Corps of Engineers has approved the lease agreement between the City of Clarksville and Cumberland River, LLC.
“Corps approval is a critical step in moving forward with development,” explained Mayor McMillan. “Once the City Council approved the agreement on Tuesday night, we immediately moved forward to sign and forward it to the Corps for review. To receive approval within 48 hours is a direct result of our hard work and commitment to completing this project. We are very appreciative of the wonderful working relationship we have with the Corps and their enthusiasm for the project and we look forward to working with them to bring it to completion.” [Read more]
Clarksville City Offices Holiday Schedule
December 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Mayor Kim McMillan is reminding everyone that the City of Clarksville offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 26th and 27th, 2011 for the Christmas holiday. City offices will also be closed on January 2nd, 2012 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Mayor McMillan wishes you a happy holiday season and extends her sincere appreciation for all you do to make Clarksville the very best place to live, work and raise our families.
