City of Clarksville set to construct Pedestrian Bridge over Red River
August 31, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville has announced that it will complete a 10-mile hiking and biking trail linking the City’s downtown riverfront with Northeast Clarksville.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced Clarksville will receive a $1.82 million federal Transportation Alternatives Project grant for construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Red River.
$1.8 million grant will help connect Clarksville Greenway and Riverwalk.
Clarksville’s Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge to get Painted
October 9, 2018
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Painting of Clarksville’s Riverside Drive Pedestrian Overpass at College Street will begin Monday, October 15th, 2018 and continue through Friday, October 26th, excluding weekends.
Motorists should be alert for reduced speeds and rerouting of lanes through the work zone.
Workers from Pride Concrete LLC work Monday on the Clarksville Riverside Drive Pedestrian Overpass. The painting project, which will require some lane changes, is expected to begin October 15th.
APSU names seasoned pilot/flight instructor Charles Weigandt director of proposed rotor wing program
May 4, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Charles W. Weigandt, a 24-year U.S. Army veteran and founding member of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, was recently named director of Austin Peay State University’s proposed Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science program, with a concentration in rotor wing (helicopters). He began his new role at APSU on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018.
Charles W. Weigandt has been selected to head Austin Peay State University’s Rotor Wing Program.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Great American Clean-up event has Hundreds take part
May 2, 2018
Great American Clean-up 2018
Montgomery County, TN – On Saturday, April 28th, 2018 more than 400 people came out to the annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Great American Clean-up event. Participants cleaned up litter in various areas of the community from the industrial park to downtown.
The event is promoted through the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce and organized through Bi-County Solid Waste Management.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett speaks to the volunteers on the Historic Courthouse stairs before clean-up efforts began.
Austin Peay State University working to offer Aviation Science Degree next Fall
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In Clarksville, it’s not unusual to see military aircraft flying over town, but next year, a new bachelor’s degree program at Austin Peay State University will put a few civilian helicopters into the local sky.
That’s because the University is in the final approval stages of a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science, with a concentration in rotor wing (helicopters), beginning next fall. The program will be the first rotor-wing flight school attached to a bachelor’s degree in the state.
Austin Peay State University looks to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science.
Work under way on section of Red River Trail
April 22, 2017
City of Clarksville uses state grants to continue Greenway
Clarksville, TN – Construction has begun on a another downtown section of the Clarksville Greenway, which ultimately will create a 10-mile hiking-and-biking trail connection between the City’s core and Heritage Park in Northeast Clarksville.
The latest section is known as the River Trail Red River Section and extends north along the Red River from the RiverWalk in McGregor Park to the Highway 41A bridge at Providence Boulevard.
In this enhanced map, the River Trail Section is shown as the shaded area on the north side of the Red River.
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.
Montgomery County to get multimodal general purpose Port
September 21, 2014
Montgomery County, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently selected a proposal from the Montgomery County Port Authority, an Authority created by Montgomery County Government, for funding under the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.
The Cumberland River Regional Waterway Facility will expand a single-purpose terminal into a multimodal general purpose port with connections to rail and highway systems on the Cumberland River in Montgomery County. [Read more]
Clarksville Regional Airport announces Apron Improvements
July 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Regional Airport (KCKV) announced it has completed the bid selection for a $3.2 million apron improvements package that will greatly expand the airport’s accessibility and aircraft parking capabilities.
The improvements include a completely reconstructed apron area with two new helicopter landing pads, a new tie down area supporting 55 aircraft and structural improvements to the apron design that expand the airport’s service capabilities.
Assistant Airport Manager John Atnip Refuels an Airplane at the Clarksville Regional Airport
City of Clarksville seeks public input on Greenway
October 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation department invites the citizens of Clarksville to a Public Input Workshop, Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Office Conference Room located at 104 Public Square.
Clarksville Greenway bath house.
