Clarksville, TN – A recent issue concerning the city council email system has surfaced and I want to address some issues that were raised. The main issue relates to the request by local attorney Mark Rassas to gain email addresses of constituents and what has resulted since.
You may have already received some emails related to this or read a story in the Sunday “Leaf-Chronicle”, which did not address or fully disclose all the details. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces New Board Members
July 26, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce The Honorable Geno Grubbs as the Chairman of the 2012-2013 Board of Directors.
At the July 25th CVB Board meeting, Carolyn Pierce was appointed as the Chair-Elect and will serve as the Chairperson for the 2013-2014 term.
 Geno Grubbs
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Clarksville Chamber of Commerce announces New Board of Directors
July 4, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 Chamber Board of Directors. The Chamber elects new leadership each fiscal year, with the fiscal year running from July 1st, 2012 to June 30th, 2013. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan pushing forward, despite criticism
 Hank Bonecutter
Clarksville, TN – One thing is certain in Clarksville. Being mayor is a thankless job. You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t. It seems that no matter who the mayor is, there’s always this “climate” of discontent. I guess it comes with the job.
I remember a visit to my morning show several years ago when my co-host and I first urged Kim McMillan to run for mayor. We were just getting a good dose of Piper/Trotter politics at the time, and Kim was climbing the political ladder in Nashville, and we said, “Kim, you should run for mayor.”
She wasn’t interested. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development helps to rebuild and restore local homes
June 23, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – On June 22nd, the Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development, along with Clarksville Mayor Pro Temp Geno Grubbs, were on hand when the homeowner of 50 Union Street was presented with keys to her new home.
Union Street lies within the Dog Hill Architectural District known for its late Victorian Architectural Style which consists of typical turn of century framed construction cottages. The district got its name because neighborhood canines would howl at the whistles of the nearby trains and steamboats. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan addresses Clarksville Downtown Market move
June 23, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – Greetings: Over the past few weeks, there has been a great deal of discussion about the Downtown Market. In many ways, the talk has been exciting. At the heart of the problem is success and that is the best kind of ‘‘problem’’ to have. Many times, continued success requires change and that is the case with the Market.
When the Market began in 2008, it was identified as a creative way to address many needs. The rapid growth the Market has experienced, however, has been a bit surprising given the fact that it is only in its fourth year.
 Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan
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Clarksville City Councilmen Geno Grubbs and Joel Wallace to hold Town Hall Meeting March 14th
March 12, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville City Councilman Joel Wallace from Ward 9 and Councilman Geno Grubbs from Ward 7 will be hosting a joint town hall meeting at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on Wednesday, March 14th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Everyone is invited to come out for the meeting. The councilmen will be available to discuss your questions and concerns regarding city business.
Publix opens first store in Clarksville Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – Yesterday morning Publix held the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their newest location, the store is the first of three Publix locations planned for our area. Shoppers started lining up outside the store with the first arriving around 3:00am, and the bulk starting to arrive around 5:00am for the 6:45am ribbon cutting.
The Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce conducted the ribbon cutting with Store Manager Norman Rubio Jr. doing the honors, with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan holding the ribbon.
 The Ribbon Cutting opens the new Publix Grocery Store on Madison Street
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Clarksville City Charter Update
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor McMillan has surprised the council again by changing course on efforts to revise the city charter. On the Executive Agenda for tomorrow is a resolution to approve a new charter with a vote set for Thursday.
Allow me to recap where we started and where we now are. If you recall, the mayor formed a new committee to revise the city charter for a third time in February 2011. «Read the rest of this article»
City Council meeting deals with touchy issues with finesse
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville City Council met for their regular meeting last night where they tacked a host of issues; including the the Expansion of the Winn Materials Barge Port, creating a capital project for repairs to the Smith-Trahern mansion, and a proposal to expand the number of Package Stores allowed in the city.
The Barge Port was approved, the Capital Project for Smith-Trahern Mansion was approved, and the expansion of the liquor establishments was rejected. Read on for much more! «Read the rest of this article»
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