Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. No remains were returned during the previous year, that leaves 30 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.
 Colonel (Ret) Tom Denney addressing the crowd at the 2013 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil in Montgomery County on Sunday
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Rivers and Spires Festival fights chilly weather on second day of festival
Clarksville, TN – The second day of the Rivers and Spires Festival opened with an unseasonable chill in the air, but that didn’t stop the crowds for coming out for the second day of this wonderful three day festival held in Historic Downtown Clarksville Tennessee.
On the first day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival I concentrated mostly on the musical entertainment, today I engaged in one of the most popular activities at the festival, people watching!
 Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and City Councilman Geno Grubbs watches the Beatles cover band Yesterday perform from the bleachers at the Public Square Stage
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City of Clarksville Applications for Nonprofits seeking City Funding deadline is April 12th, 2013
April 3, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – Qualified nonprofit charitable or civic organizations in Clarksville have an opportunity to seek the City’s financial support on a limited basis.
Applications for these funds are due by noon on Friday, April 12th, 2013. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville City Council Ward 7 and Ward 9 Town Hall Meeting, January 28th, 2013
January 26, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Councilman for Ward 9 Joel Wallace and Councilman Geno Grubbs for Ward 7 are hosting a Town Hall meeting on Monday, January 28th, 2013, at 7:00pm-8:00pm. at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library located at 350 Pageant Lane.
Mayor Kim McMillan announces committee appointments. Who’s in, who’s out?
Clarksville TN - The start of every new calendar year brings news of great importance to the city of Clarksville.
Who will the mayor appoint to city committees?
Who’s in and who’s out?
Ever since the beginning of time, coffee shops and office gossipers have waited with “giddy” anticipation on learning just who the mayor likes, and who they don’t, and it comes in the form of committee appointments. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville City Councilmen Geno Grubbs and Joel Wallace to hold Town Hall Meeting January 28th, 2013
January 8, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Councilman Geno Grubbs of Ward 7 and Councilman Joel Wallace of ward 9 are hosting a Town Hall meeting on Monday, January 28th, 2013, at 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library located at 350 Pageant Lane.
Five New Clarksville Police Officers Sworn-In
December 10, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – Today, Clarksville’s Commissioner of Finance, Debbie Frazier, administered the oath of office to five new Clarksville Police Officers.
This is a significant milestone for the Clarksville Police Department. It is the first time in recent memory, the Clarksville Police Department has attained its authorized law enforcement personnel levels of 273 sworn officers.
 (L-R) Chief Al Ansley, Brandan Hicks, Jessica Sims, Cassandra Vergason, Elvia Hembree, Richard Williams, Commissioner of Finance-Debbie Frazier, and Mayor Pro Tem-Geno Grubbs. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)
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Clarksville-Montgomery County to Host 2016 Girls AAU National Basketball Championships
December 8, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that the community will host the 2016 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Sixth Grade Girls Basketball National Championship.
This news comes on the heels of the announcement of Clarksville winning the bid for the 2015 and 2016 Boys AAU National Championships. The Girls event will take place mid-summer of 2016, within days of the AAU Boys Championship games. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville-Montgomery County to Host 2015 and 2016 Basketball Championships
November 6, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that the community will host the 2015 and 2016 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 4th Grade Division One and Division Two Boys’ Basketball National Championships. The tournaments will take place in mid-July of both years.
Traditionally, the AAU Basketball Site Selection Committee meets annually, where they bid on tournaments in advance of two and three years. This very competitive process generally includes bid seekers from cities such as Albuquerque, Houston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Detroit. «Read the rest of this article»
Montgomery County announces Veterans Day Parade
November 2, 2012 |
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 10th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville.
Guest speaker is Colonel Jimmy Blackmon, incoming Brigade Commander for the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade. There will also be remarks by Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville City Mayor Pro tem Geno Grubbs.
 Veterans Day Parade 2011
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