Clarksville Crime Rate dropped in 2021, continuing a four-year trend

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Clarksville saw a significant drop in crime this year for the fourth year in a row, according to a report by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations.

According to the report, Clarksville’s crime rate dropped from 83.48 per 1,000 residents ...

School starts next week, drivers asked to be mindful of school zones

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Students return to the classroom next week on Aug. 8, and Clarksville Police Department would like to remind drivers to be on the lookout for school zones.

Ensuring the safe travel of children to and from school is paramount. This year th...

Women of Clarksville expo returns for second year

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The Women of Clarksville Expo returns to the Wilma Rudolph Event Center for its second year on Aug 27 from 9 a.m-3 p.m..

This free event invites everyone to shop, eat and learn about womens’ health issues. The Expo will ...

City and County invite public comments as part of 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County intend to submit a joint application for the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $69,910, with the funds to be shared between the County and the City for law enforcement and ...

CPD now offers new resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. – The City of Clarksville is aware that citizens with hearing or speech impairment create unique communication challenges during public safety encounters and emergencies.  The Clarksville Police Department has &ld...

City announces new Street Department Director

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville has announced the hiring of a new Street Department Director who will be integral in the next steps of the Transportation 2020+ plan.

Dr. Ihab Habib will bring over twenty years of experience as a Construction P...

City offices to close July 4 to observe holiday

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – City of Clarksville offices will close Monday, July 4 to observe the Independence Day holiday.

The City Revenue offices in City Hall and the North Service Center will remain closed through Tuesday, July 5. All other North Ser...

City urges caution with fireworks during dry spell

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – With recent record-setting temperatures and rainfall below average for the month of June, City of Clarksville officials are encouraging the public to use an abundance of caution during the 4th of July holiday. 

&...

City of Clarksville notes fireworks regulations, safety tips

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so The City of Clarksville is acquainting residents with information about local fireworks ordinances, state laws, and fireworks safety.   

 In Clarksville, in a...

City offices to close June 20 to observe Juneteenth

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – City of Clarksville offices will be closed and City employees will have a paid holiday on Monday, June 20 to observe Juneteenth as an official City holiday.

City pools, golf courses, and recreation centers will be closed as well.&n...

July 1st Clarksville will have a new mosquito management provider.

We’re pleased to share that we have a new partner in protecting public health! Beginning July 1, Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) will be Clarksville’s new mosquito management provider. If you are dealing with high levels of...

City seeks public input for Needmore Road Phase 1 widening project as part of Transportation 2020+

News ReleaseTuesday, June 7, 2022For Immediate Release

City seeks public input for Needmore Road Phase 1 widening project as part of Transportation 2020+

Feedback from citizens is encouraged

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville will host a public mee...

Certificate of Community Service Awarded to Ethan Steffensmeier Eight Grade Student.

Certificate of Community Service Awarded to Ethan SteffensmeierEight Grade Student at Northeast Middle School

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  On May 31, 2022, Mayor Joe Pitts awarded 14-year-old Ethan Steffensmeier, an eighth-...

Community Housing Development Organization Project Site Unveiling Ceremony

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Project Site Unveiling Ceremony: 724 Richardson Street

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  On May 17, 2022 at 2:30 pm, the first project of Going Local Initiative (GLI), a certified Community...

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FY22 BUDGET AMENDMENT and FIRST READING FOR SPRING CREEK PARKWAY PROJECT

The Clarksville City Council approved on Thursday evening during a regular session an ordinance amending the operational and capital budgets for fiscal year 2022 to create and add additional funding, totaling $27,460,000, for capital bud...

Downtown analog meters go live today with new on-street rates

The Clarksville Parking Commission would like to remind all City of Clarksville residents and visitors that today, at 8 a.m., all downtown on-street meters will go live with the new rates, following a two-week transition period from IPS ...

Nine graduate from City’s Admin Academy Program promotes best practices and general well-being

Nine administrative professionals from departments throughout City Government graduated Wednesday on Administrative Professionals Day from the second annual Admin Academy program.

The “Be the One” theme continued this year as the academ...

Emergency home repair grant for low-income families is made available by the City of Clarksville

The Clarksville Neighborhood & Community Services (CNCS) Department rolled out a new program today to assist low-income families with emergency home repairs to help preserve homeownership.

Starting April 26, Clarksville homeowners who meet the criteria...

Free parking downtown until May 2

The City of Clarksville will offer free parking throughout the downtown area until May 2. The City is transitioning from IPS parking meters to analog meters as a cost-savings measure identified by the Clarksville Parking Commission in March.

As part of the...

Former City employee charged with one count of theft for more than $1,600

After a dual investigation by the City of Clarksville and the Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury, the Montgomery County Grand Jury indicted former City Garage Administrative Support Technician Loretta Beeler Smith on April 4, 2022, for one count of...

Clarksville ranks No. 11, out of 196, in 2022’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening

Calling all city-dwelling green thumbs! The City of Clarksville ranked No. 11, out of 196 U.S. cities, as one of 2022’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening by LawnStarter on March 28.

The study, conducted by LawnStarter in celebration of Law...

City hosts Month of the Military Child event on April 9 to honor local military youth

Calling all military children, past and present! The City of Clarksville would like to invite all military children for a Month of the Military Child event the City is hosting on Saturday, April 9, at City Hall, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to recognize and hon...

Kiosks on C-Lot updated, ready for use by March 28

The Clarksville Parking Committee today announced two payment kiosks on C-Lot were updated with newer MacKay pay machines on Wednesday, March 23, to address the mechanical and connectivity issues with the older models.

C-Lot is located adjacent to the Cumb...

Fitch upgrades City’s GO bonds to ‘AA+’ with Outlook Stable

Top American credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings Inc., announced it upgraded the City of Clarksville’s new and outstanding general obligation (GO) bonds to ‘AA+’ with Outlook Stable from ‘AA’ on March 17.&...

City invites you to Women’s History Month Panel on March 22 at the Roxy

 The City of Clarksville would like to invite you to its first Women’s History Month panel discussion to pay tribute to the ongoing work of women caregivers and frontline workers who were and continue to be at the forefront of the COVID...

City Council appoints Joe Shakeenab for Ward 11

The City of Clarksville is proud to welcome Joe Shakeenab as the newest council member for Ward 11. On Wednesday, March 16, the City Council voted during a continuation of the special session called on March 8 to appoint Councilperson Shakeenab.

The counci...

Downtown parking public input meeting will take place March 15 at City Hall

(Note of clarification: The Parking Commission will hear public input at the beginning of the meeting, at 3 p.m., following a call to order and establishing a quorum. This note clarifies any confusion the initial press release might have caused r...

City recognizes 130 employees and employee of the year for honorable public service

 Every year, since 2020, the City of Clarksville and Mayor Joe Pitts reserve a special date to thank all City employees for their dedication and commitment to public service during the Cause for Applause event.

To keep up with tradition, the City ...

CNCS hosted town hall to build relationships with faith-based leaders in Clarksville

Over 50 faith-based leaders from the City of Clarkville gathered at a town hall meeting hosted by the Clarksville Neighborhood & Community Services (CNCS) on March 7 at the Clarksville Regional Airport.

The triumphant event, organized by CNCS Project C...

Clarksville named Tree City USA for 34th year

The 2022 Tree City USA rankings have been announced, and Clarksville has been recognized for the 34th year by the program along with receiving commendation for 17 years of active growth.

Being named a Tree City USA for the 34th year signifies the City&...

Coy Lacy Park receives $239,000 grant

The Clarksville Rotary Foundation has been awarded a $239,000 Clarksville-Montgomery County (CMC) Community Health Foundation grant to fund the renovation of the City of Clarksville’s Coy Lacy Park.

Coy Lacy Park, located at 105 Canterbury Road, ...

Parking Commission postpones input meeting to support selection of Ward 11 councilperson

The Parking Commission is postponing Tuesday’s public input meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Roxy Regional Theater, to give their full support and undivided attention to the City Council Special Session taking place at 4:30 p.m. inside the C...

City launches SeeClickFix to facilitate service requests

The City of Clarksville has partnered with SeeClickFix to launch a new platform to allow residents to report quality-of-life issues and request City services.

As of Monday, March 1, Clarksville residents can now report problems using their mobile devices d...

Clarksville Police Department seeks community input about policing efforts

The Clarksville Police Department launched an online survey today to seek input about the perceptions of our community as they pertain to public safety and the police services provided by the department.

"The Clarksville Police Department is committed...

City of Clarksville Annual Yard Cleanup Coming March 14 through May 2

Spring is almost here, and the City of Clarksville is ready to help residents jumpstart their spring cleaning! 

Beginning March 14 through May 2, City residents will have the opportunity to discard their regular yard waste, such as grass clippings...

Food Truck Mondays coming to Public Square

The City of Clarksville will host its inaugural “Food Truck Mondays” on Monday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Public Square.

Food Truck Mondays was created as part of a downtown initiative to provide additional food options, showca...

Clarksville to offer free Arbor Day tree seedlings

The City Forester and the Clarksville Tree Board will be giving away 1,000 bare-root tree seedlings as part of the annual Arbor Day Celebration. The drive-through event is open to the public and will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 4, at the Smi...

CTS to add half-hour service to Hilldale route

The Clarksville Transit System will add half-hour service times from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to the Hilldale route on March 1.

The Hilldale route, also known as route five, services much of the  S. Riverside Drive, Ashland City Road, and Madison S...

City offices to close for Presidents Day

City of Clarksville offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, to observe the Presidents Day federal holiday.

City Public Safety departments will be on duty as usual, and all essential City services will continue.

Clarksville Transit Service buses will oper...

RPC announces kick-off of Comprehensive Plan

The Clarksville Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is set to kick-off the planning process for the “Clarksville-Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan: A Vision for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond”. The plan will serve as a...

Parking Commission temporarily suspends ParkMobile daily transactions

The Clarksville Parking Commission voted to temporarily suspend ParkMobile daily transactions, effective Tuesday, Feb. 15, during a monthly parking commission meeting held at the Crow Recreation Center.

In the agenda, City Parking Manager Michael Palmore b...

Further tree replacement to take place downtown

The City of Clarksville Building & Facilities Maintenance Department (Forestry Division) will continue to replace trees throughout the downtown area every weekend in February, beginning Feb 12 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Trees identified for replacement a...

City Revenue & Collections open on Saturdays

The City of Clarksville Revenue & Collections office will be open every Saturday throughout February from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for those needing to pay 2021 property taxes.

Revenue & Collections service windows are located inside the lobby of Ci...

City Street Department Director to retire

After four decades of public service, including 15 years as the City Street Department Director for the City of Clarksville, David Shepard is retiring on April 27.

"It has been a tremendous honor and the most rewarding experience of my life to have se...

City Council expected to fill vacant seat for Ward 11 in March

City Council members will choose a new member in March to replace Ashlee Evans, City Council member for Ward 11, who resigned her seat on Feb. 3. The newly appointed member will fill the seat for the remainder of the unexpired term until the next...

City honors over 200 employees at Pin Breakfast

Mayor Joe Pitts and City Department Heads honored longstanding City employees at its annual Employee Pin Breakfast at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Wednesday, Feb. 2. 

Larry Waynick, Network Facilities Specialist at CDE Lightband, was the long...

City offices are on 2-hour delay due to hazardous travel conditions

Due to hazardous travel conditions, Clarksville City Government offices are on a two-hour delay, opening at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 4.

City Public Safety and Utility departments will be on duty as usual, and all essential City services will continue.

The Nation...

City requests Council Members & Public not to attend tonight’s City Council Meeting out safety

Due to the Ice Storm Warning from 3 p.m. today through 1 a.m. Friday Mayor Joe Pitts has requested that City Council members and the public not attend the scheduled City Council Meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at the City Council Chambers. 

T...

City Offices closed at noon due to Ice Storm Warning

All City of Clarksville administrative offices will close at noon today due to the Ice Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service and to give City employees ample time to get home safely.

The National Weather Service anticipates...

CTS to cancel Route 1000, public input requested to consider mobility alternatives

Clarksville Transit System (CTS) will be canceling bus service for Route 1000, a connector service to the businesses and manufacturing off of Industrial Park Drive, effective Feb. 28 due to low ridership. CTS encourages the public to provide feedback abou...

Parking Commission hosting Town Hall Feb. 2 to provide updates on Downtown parking

Mark your calendars! The Clarksville Parking Commission would like to invite all Clarksville residents and Downtown business owners to a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Roxy Regional Theatre on 100 Franklin St.

At the T...

City offices working remotely due to hazardous travel conditions

All Clarksville City Government offices will be working remotely Thursday, Jan. 20, due to the hazardous travel conditions. City Department leaders will continue to manage manpower to provide proper staffing levels to support operational needs.

Ci...

City offices to open at 10 a.m. due to hazardous travel conditions

Due to hazardous travel conditions, Clarksville City Government offices will delay operations until 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20.

City Public Safety and Utility departments will be on duty as usual, and all essential City services will continue.

City Depart...

Mayor Pitts' 2022 MLK Day Message

Family and Friends:

Today we commemorate the remarkable life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a social activist the nation remembers for his vision of unity and his contributions to the American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s.

The theme for ...

City offices to close for MLK Day

City of Clarksville offices will close Monday, Jan. 17, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

City Public Safety departments will be on duty as usual, and all essential City services will continue.

Clarksville Transit System administrative offices will clo...

THDA to offer up to $40,000 in COVID assistance

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has rolled out the Tennessee Housing Assist Fund Program (TNHAF) to assist homeowners who have faced financial hardships due to COVID. Eligible households with an annual income of less than $119,850 may appl...

Office of Housing & Community Development unveils new name, branding

The City of Clarksville’s Office of Housing & Community Development (CNCS) is kicking off the new year with a new name and departmental branding to match. Formerly known as the Office of Housing & Community Development, the department ha...

City Offices closed Friday due to inclement weather

Mayor Joe Pitts announced all City of Clarksville administrative offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 7, due to inclement weather and hazardous winter weather driving conditions.

The National Weather Service anticipates temperatures plummeting to single dig...

City requests Council Members & Public to not attend tonight’s City Council Meeting

Due to the hazardous winter weather conditions, Mayor Joe Pitts has requested that City Council members and the public not attend the scheduled City Council Meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6, at the City Council Chambers. 

The Mayor will still c...

City offices working remotely

A portion of Clarksville City Government offices will be working remotely Thursday, Jan. 6, due to potentially hazardous winter weather driving conditions across the City.

City Public Safety departments and the Clarksville Transit System will be on duty as...

Shelters, warming center available for tomorrow’s snowfall

The National Weather Service is expecting early snowfall Thursday, Jan. 6, continuing throughout the day and into the evening.

With the cold weather forecasts for the Clarksville area, the Clarksville Neighborhood and Community Services is monitor...

Tree removal to take place downtown

(This release was updated on Jan. 7)

The City of Clarksville Forestry Division and Building & Facilities Maintenance Department will be removing 23 large trees from the downtown area on Jan. 22 and 23 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days.

Eight large tree...

City awarded $2.8M in federal funding to remediate lead paint hazards

The Clarksville Neighborhood and Community Services (CNCS) was awarded a $2.8 million grant for the City from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Dec. 16 to protect children and famili...

City reopens Cumberland Plaza Garage

The City of Clarksville reopened the Cumberland Plaza Garage at 133 Commerce St. on Thursday, Dec. 30, after closing in July as a safety precaution due to observed possible structural damage.

Neely Engineering was contracted to conduct structural evaluatio...

Downtown parking app goes live this January

The City of Clarksville is kicking off the new year by launching a new partnership with ParkMobile for downtown parking. The convenient, contactless parking app puts downtown Clarksville parking information in the palm of the user’s hands and ma...

Mobile tickets are now an option for transit riders

The City of Clarksville is now offering an alternative ticketing option for individuals who use the Clarksville Transit System (CTS). As of Dec. 17, CTS customers may purchase digital bus passes via their mobile device using the Token Transit app.&nbs...

City to offer Christmas tree recycling

The City of Clarksville Building & Facilities Maintenance Department - Forestry Division, the Clarksville Tree Board, and CDE Lightband will offer Clarksville residents fresh-cut Christmas tree recycling at Heritage Park.

Beginning Sunday, Dec. 26 resi...

City offices to close Dec. 23-24 for Christmas

City of Clarksville offices will close Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24 to observe Christmas.

City Public Safety Departments will be on duty as usual and all essential City services will continue.

Clarksville Transit System administrative offices will ...

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Cancelled

The formal Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Riverview Cemetery has been canceled due to pending inclement weather. The wreath-laying portion of the ceremony will still take place at 9 a.m. 

Despite the inclement weather, fam...

City Building & Codes closed Friday morning

The City’s Building and Codes Department will be temporarily closed to the public for internal administrative purposes between 7:30 - 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 17. The department will resume operations to the public at 10 a.m. that same day...

Clarksville assists with tornado recovery efforts

The City of Clarksville and distinct City leaders are working alongside various organizations and independently to assist those affected by the recent tornadoes and powerful storms that swept across six states the night of Dec. 10.

Immediately following th...

City of Clarksville to honor Gold Star families

The City of Clarksville is hosting a Gold Star Holiday Tree ceremony to honor the men and women in uniform who have given their lives for our country and the families who carry on their legacies on Sunday, Dec. 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall.

To com...

Free downtown parking every Friday in December

Throughout the month of December,  the City of Clarksville will waive all downtown parking fees every Friday for metered and City-managed garage parking to promote shopping local during the holiday season.

“Supporting local businesses is...

Mass Transit 40 Under 40 honors Paul Nelson

The City’s Transportation Director, Paul Nelson, was recognized by Mass Transit magazine as one of the nation’s top 40 Under 40 leaders for his dedication and commitment to the transit industry on Nov. 23, 2021.

Mass Transit is the only magazine exclusivel...

Parking app coming to Downtown Clarksville

The City of Clarksville has partnered with ParkMobile, a contactless payment app that will put downtown Clarksville parking information in the palm of the user's hands.

The free app, set to launch January 3, 2022, will provide users the ability to pay for ...

Mayor’s 2021 Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving is about gratitude. It’s about being thankful for the blessings of the past year and acknowledging our relationship with God.

As we get into the holiday season, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone in our community for the ...

City offices to close for Thanksgiving

All City of Clarksville administrative offices will close Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Most City Departments, except for CDE Lightband, will close at noon Wednesday, Nov. 24.

City Public Safety lobbies ...

City calls for additional input on Frosty Morn

Following the successful Frosty Morn: Rebuilding for All community meeting on Nov. 16, the City of Clarksville has launched a virtual community meeting section on its website today to allow the community who could not attend the meeting in person to weigh...

Frosty Morn Community Meeting Success!

The City of Clarksville hosted a successful community engagement event to gather public feedback on the Frosty Morn - Rebuilding for All project on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. 

With the support of City Mayor Joe Pitts, Mayor Pro Tem Wanda Smith led th...

North Clarksville City Services Center to host open house

Clarksville Gas & Water will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, at the North Clarksville City Services Center, located at 111 Cunningham Lane.

Mayor Joe Pitts and the North Center staff invite the public to visit the center t...

City participates in #VetDayPledge

This Veterans Day, the City of Clarksville and its departments are proudly participating in the #VetDayPledge to thank U.S. Military Veterans for their service to our country.

The #VetDayPledge is a national effort to encourage businesses throughout the Un...

City Mayor’s Message: Veterans Day

Today, we celebrate and recognize the men and women who served, and continue to serve, our nation with honor and distinction. These patriots are our greatest strength; they represent the best of us, as they have dedicated their lives to the defense of our...

Wreaths Across America at Riverview Cemetery

The City of Clarksville is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony for the service members resting at Riverview Cemetery during National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday,  Dec. 18 at 9 a.m. to remember and honor their legacy and service.

Angie Syke...

Halloween in Clarksville

Leading into the Halloween weekend, the City of Clarksville would like to remind the public to stay safe while trick-or-treating in neighborhoods and at events throughout the City with the following tips:

• Look both ways before crossing the street or an int...

City seeks input on Frosty Morn site

The City of Clarksville has launched a brief preliminary survey to the public for thoughts, comments, and suggestions on the future rebuilding of the historical Frosty Morn site.

The survey seeks public input following the City winning a spot in the Mayors...

CTS seeks input on transit center relocation

Clarksville Transit System is seeking public input on eight properties that are candidates for the relocation of the downtown transit center through a brief online survey.

A Transit Center Relocation Feasibility Study was completed in March 2017 to identif...

City Council ratifies settlement of State and Federal cases

The Clarksville City Council voted unanimously in the Oct. 20 regular session to approve a settlement agreement in the amount of $450,000 between the City of Clarksville and Jeff and Sherri Robinson and their wholly-owned Frankl...

Gas & Water joins “Imagine a Day Without Water” campaign

Clarksville Gas & Water joined the seventh annual Imagine a Day Without Water national campaign today to raise awareness about the role of water infrastructure in our lives and the importance of its investment. 

It a...

City relaxes mask requirement

Effective today, the City of Clarksville will no longer require employees or visitors to wear masks inside City facilities after local medical and government officials confirmed in a meeting yesterday a steady downward trend of COVID-19 cases in Clarksvil...

City earns 3 top financial recognitions

The Government Finance Officers Association awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Clarksville Finance & Revenue Department on Oct. 14, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

The Certificate of Achievement...

City to hold on-site public auction

The City of Clarksville will hold a public auction of 17 properties via Phillip Traylor Auctions at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18. The live, on-site auction will take place at William Beach Civic Hall, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 201.

The 17 City-owned properties ...

2021 Christmas Parade returns December 4

Floats and participants will grace the roads of historic downtown this holiday season as the 2021 Clarksville Christmas Parade returns to its original format on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m.

Planning for the annual Christmas parade is underway, with regi...

Military Liaison earns prestigious Green Certification award

Bill Harpel, Military Liaison for the City of Clarksville, was presented the Ron Smithfield Persistence Award at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Banquet on Sept. 28.

The award was presented by the Board of the Green Certification Prog...

Mayor Presents 2021 Annual Report

Mayor Joe Pitts has released the City Government’s 2021 Annual Report to the citizens of Clarksville. 

The 38-page document is available for review online at https://online.fliphtml5.com/yarrh/oqfk/. It can also be found at the top of th...

Gas & Water observes national Public Natural Gas Week

Clarksville Gas & Water will observe the national Public Natural Gas Week, on Friday, Oct. 8. This annual event is celebrated across the nation to build public awareness about the value of having a community-owned natural gas utility. 

On Oct....

City cancels Fright on Franklin

The City of Clarksville has canceled its annual Fright on Franklin event to ensure the current downward trend of COVID cases in Clarksville-Montgomery County can continue.

While local cases of COVID-19 are on a decline, the event presents a unique public h...

City offers 'Fall Cleanup' during October

Clarksville Street Department will begin its annual fall cleanup -- essentially free removal of residential yard waste  -- on Oct. 18.

Pickup service will be available to residents within the City limits through Nov. 30 and will include removal of...

Up-to-date project progress added to Transportation 2020+ website

City Communications has released its latest update to the Transportation 2020+ website where users can see up-to-date progress for each Tier 1 road, sidewalk, and transit project in the Transportation 2020+ Strategy.

The latest update was made possible thr...

City to Hold Public Auction

The City of Clarksville will hold a public auction via Phillip Traylor Auctions to auction off 17 City-owned properties.

What: City of Clarksville Public Auction

When: 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, 2021

Where: William Beach Civic Hall, 350 Pagea...

Employee Spotlight - Steven Coderre and Duncan Cordova

This week is National Security Guard Appreciation Week, and to celebrate, we will be highlighting the faces of our Security & Loss Prevention team that oversee City Hall, Clarksville Transit System, Clarksville Gas & Water, City Court, Clarksville...

Employee Spotlight - Timothy Wilm and Guy Bowen

This week is National Security Guard Appreciation Week, and to celebrate, we will be highlighting the faces of our Security & Loss Prevention team that oversee City Hall, Clarksville Transit System, Clarksville Gas & Water, City Court, Clarksville...

Clarksville street cameras back online

As of Sept. 22, the City of Clarksville’s nine street cameras are once again fully operational after a short hiatus due to a need for replacement.

The cameras, four of which the City launched in 2015, and added five more since, were temporarily disabled wh...

Employee Spotlight - Miguel Placencia and Tressa Baldwin

This week is National Security Guard Appreciation Week, and to celebrate, we will be highlighting the faces of our Security & Loss Prevention team that oversee City Hall, Clarksville Transit System, Clarksville Gas & Water, City Court, Clarksville...

City to seal neighborhood streets

The Clarksville Street Department has contracted Pavement Technology, Inc. to apply surface sealant from Sept. 27 through Oct. 15 to the streets of eight Clarksville neighborhoods.

Neighborhoods affected

• Aspen Grove
• Brentwood
• Locust Run
• Oakwood
• Fox Meadow
• Rossvi...

Employee Spotlight - Zechariah McCallister and Matthew Noblin

This week is National Security Guard Appreciation Week and to celebrate, we will be highlighting the faces of our Security & Loss Prevention team that oversee City Hall, Clarksville Transit System, Clarksville Gas & Water, City Court, Clarksville ...

Employee Spotlight - William Welty

This week is National Security Guard Appreciation Week and to celebrate, we will be highlighting the faces of our Security & Loss Prevention team that oversee City Hall, Clarksville Transit System, Clarksville Gas & Water, City Court, Clarksville ...

Linda Gerron named Communications Director

Linda Gerron has been appointed by Mayor Joe Pitts as the new Communications Director for the City of Clarksville, effective Sept. 7.

As the Communications Director, Gerron will be responsible for coordinating the City’s overall communications st...

Mayor's Message: Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2001, a day that will forever live in infamy.

This date means many things to a lot of different people. Twenty years ago, some lost their sons and daughters, others lost their parents and friends, and many of us watched as 2,977 lives were lo...

Signalization to be added to Rossview Road

The City of Clarksville is working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and QuikTrip to make improvements along the Rossview Road corridor from I-24 to Page Estates.

Widening of Rossview Road is already underway as part of the City’s T...

Council appoints new members to fill vacant seats

The City Council convened Tuesday, Sept. 7 for a called Special Session to vote on 13 candidates to fill Ward 1 and 5 vacant seats.

Six candidates were voted on by the City Council to fill the Ward 1 seat previously held by Richard Garret. City Attorney La...

Lisa Canfield named City Clerk

After considering and interviewing several applicants, Lisa Canfield has been named the City Clerk for the City of Clarksville.  Canfield was selected and put forth for Council confirmation by Mayor Joe Pitts. She was confirmed by the Council dur...

New drive-through COVID testing sites available

The City of Clarksville and CH Consulting Solutions have teamed up to provide free testing at Heritage Park and Crow Recreation Center in response to the overwhelming need for COVID testing in Clarksville-Montgomery County.

“As COVID-19 numbers b...

City cancels Riverfest

The City of Clarksville has canceled the 33rd Annual Riverfest out of an abundance of caution as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Clarksville-Montgomery County, causing a major strain on local medical institutions.

After meeting with local medical and g...

CTS route information now on Google

Clarksville Transit System has teamed up with Google to make CTS route information accessible within Google Maps.

This Google Maps integration allows Clarksville locals and visitors to utilize a familiar interface to search for routes and destinations thro...

Clarksville wins Mayors Innovation Design Cohort

The City of Clarksville has been selected as one of three cities to win a spot in the Mayors Innovation Design Cohort. The Cohort is a national partnership between the American Institute of Architects and the Mayors Innovation Project to help build zero c...

RPC seeks consultant for Comprehensive Plan

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission has posted a request for proposals seeking an interdisciplinary team to prepare a comprehensive plan that will set the course for the community’s growth over the next two decades.

The...

Amazon to build fulfillment center in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Amazon officials announced Wednesday that the company will establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Clarksvi...

CPD moves into new District 3 Precinct

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police Department’s new District 3 Precinct is now open to serve the public and improve the working conditions for the district’s officers and detectives.

The new precinct is on a 1.5...

Transit route to service Loaves and Fishes

Clarksville Transit System will alter Route 613, Madison Street bus service, beginning Monday, Aug. 30 to better accommodate patrons who want to visit the new Loaves and Fishes facility at 825 Crossland Ave.

The route currently provides outbound service fr...

Women of Clarksville Expo will be Aug. 28

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Women  from throughout the community are invited to the inaugural Women of Clarksville Expo, an event geared to women’s needs and interests that will include vendors, food trucks, featured speakers and hea...

Residents urged to take transit system survey

Clarksville Transit System is studying ways to improve bus service and increase ridership and invites area residents to complete a brief online survey.

Overall, CTS is collecting the data to gain a better understanding of transportation needs and trends an...

Clarksville’s annual drinking water quality report released

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. ­– Clarksville Gas & Water released its annual drinking water quality report in May and again is pleased to announce Clarksville’s drinking water is safe, clean, and reliable! 

The report, also known as the “Consumer Confide...

Gas & Water observes Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water will observe the national Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on Friday, March 18.  The national day of recognition was officially established in 2015 by the American Public Gas As...

UPDATE: WORK COMPLETE (24-inch water main repair work to begin in North Clarksville)

UPDATE: The Allen Griffey Road water transmission line repair work was finished early this morning, Wednesday, Feb.2.  The request for residents in the Allen Griffey Water Pressure Zone in North Clarksville to voluntarily limit water use during t...

Rock blasting to begin at North Clarksville water plant construction site

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water's sub-contractor, Kesco, will begin rock blasting on Thursday, Nov. 18, at the new water treatment plant construction site located off Barge Point Road and adjacent to the Cumberland Rive...

Main Street to be closed for fire hydrant installation

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water has planned nighttime road closures in the downtown area on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 7-8, for fire hydrant installation work related to the multi-purpose event center project.

The work will take place ov...

Volunteers needed for the 33rd annual Riverfest

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The 33rd annual Riverfest festival will be held on September 9th and 10th at McGregor Park, and Clarksville Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be a part of the event. 

All volunteers wil...

Dragon Boat Racing to be featured at Riverfest 2022

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Up to 35 teams of 22 paddlers will compete in the Dragon Boat Races on the Cumberland River at this year’s Riverfest, held September 9th and 10th at McGregor Park. The races will be a focal point on the river throu...

City announces river clean-up, seeks volunteers

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and local outfitter Float Ya Boat, invite paddlers to join them for a river clean-up on August 4, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The scope of the cleanup will be the section of the West Fork of...

Sherwood Forest Park receives new playground

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announced the grand opening of a new and improved playground at Sherwood Forest Park, located at 229 Kings Deer Drive.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 4 p.m. on July 14, 2022, with May...

Clarksville Parks & Recreation establishes new community program “The Hub”

News Release

Monday, July 11, 2022

For Immediate Release

Clarksville Parks & Recreation establishes new community program “The Hub”

Program will take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clar...

City notes parking, transit information for Independence Day Celebration

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3 at Liberty Park. The free event will include a live concert, activities, and fireworks show. This year’s fireworks disp...

City to host Independence Day celebration

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3 at Liberty Park. The free event will include a live concert, activities, and fireworks show. This year’s fireworks disp...

Movies in the Park back with ‘Cruella’

News Release

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

For Immediate Release

Movies in the Park back with ‘Cruella’

Food trucks and pre-show activities available

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host Movies in t...

Dragon Boat Racing, F2Con, and Cardboard Regatta coming to Riverfest

News Release

Monday, June 6, 2022

For Immediate Release

Dragon Boat Racing, F2Con, and Cardboard Regatta coming to Riverfest

Annual festival returns with new and traditional events

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The 33rd annual Riverfest festival, hel...

City seeks vendors for Liberty Park venues

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville has opened applications for local businesses to provide exclusive food and drink services at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center and Freedom Point, located inside Liberty Park. 

The Wilma Rudolph E...

Liberty Park Pond to close for Fishing Rodeo

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Youth Fishing Rodeo will take place Saturday, June 11 at the Liberty Park pond. Effective Tuesday, June 7, the pond will be closed to public fishing in preparation for the event....

Clarksville Mayor’s Youth Council Grows

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – 74 students have been selected to represent the City of Clarksville Mayor’s Youth Council for the 2022-2023 school year. New members will represent the community’s youth and directly engage with the Mayor...

Outdoor pool season returns May 28

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Summer break, warm weather, and pool season are right around the corner! Clarksville Parks & Recreation will reopen all public swimming pools and splash pads on May 28, 2022.

Each pool will open but with new hours of operation to e...

Riverfest applications being accepted

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville’s 33rd annual Riverfest will return to an in-person event Sept. 9-10. Applications for vendors, entertainers, and more are being accepted at ClarksvilleRiverfest.com through July 1.

Riverfest...

Movies in the Park returns May 28 with ‘Encanto’

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation announces its debut Movies in the Park event of the season presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams. 

“Encanto” will be shown on Saturday, May 28 at the L...

Mayor’s Summer Night Lights seeks partners

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation is seeking community services providers, businesses and volunteers for the tenth-annual Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, an annual program that provides purposeful, positive and popul...

Fort Defiance to host March to the Past

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Ever wondered what 19th-century life was like? Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center will host March to the Past from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 to give you a glimpse into that time.

The event, in co...

Clarksville Downtown Market opens May 14

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Downtown Market will have its 2022 grand opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Public Square.

The Clarksville Downtown Market is a weekly open-air market featuring farmers and artisans who offer 100% local...

Queen City Road Race returns Saturday, May 7

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The annual Queen City Road Race presented by Publix returns from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 7, at Liberty Park.

The event will feature a 10K, 5K, and one-mile route. All three routes will begin and end at the W...

New flag pole for Ukrainian flag added to McGregor Park

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  To support and stand with the people of Ukraine, the City of Clarksville and the Clarksville Rotary Club will hold a flag-raising ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the International Avenue of Flag...

Movies in the Park returns

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Parks & Recreation has announced the return of Movies in the Park, presented by Kyrstin Frate of Keller Williams Realty. The popular event series is set to feature a movie each month at dusk from Ma...

Mayor’s Youth Council accepting applications

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Are you a junior or senior high school student interested in the political system? Do you want to work directly with the Mayor and City officials as a representative of City youth? If so, the Mayor’s Yout...

McGregor Park Boat Ramp closed for repairs

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The boat ramp, parking lot and courtesy dock, located inside McGregor Park, are closed indefinitely for ongoing repairs to the asphalt. Crews have been working throughout the week to repair the damage, but addition...

Billy Dunlop Park to close temporarily for Scout events

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  A few times a year, Clarksville Parks and Recreation allows exclusive use of Billy Dunlop Park to local Scout groups. Two upcoming Scout events will close the park on Friday, April 1 until Monday, April 4 at dawn. ...

Clarksville Parks & Recreation makes last call to attend Father-Daughter Date Night

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Come one, come all to a fun-filled evening where young women from ages 5 to 17 can dance the night away.

The occasion is Father-Daughter Date Night, presented by Altra Federal Credit Union from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturd...

Queen City Road Race returns with larger event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Parks and Recreation has announced that the annual Queen City Road Race will return once again to Liberty Park this May alongside a Health and Fitness Expo at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. This year&a...

Clarksville Film Festival winners announced

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  In February, 10 teams came together for a brief meeting before beginning a 52-hour scripting, filming, and editing marathon known as the Clarksville Film Festival presented by CDE Lightband. 

On Saturday, M...

Billy Dunlop Park to close temporarily for Scout event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Billy Dunlop Park will be closed March 18-20 to accommodate a Scout event. The park will reopen at dawn on March 21.

The Blueway access point will be closed during this event. Robert Clark Park and its access point ...

Swan Lake Tennis Complex Reopens with upgraded lighting

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Swan Lake tennis complex has reopened after new lighting was installed.

The new LED lighting system is more energy efficient and will require less maintenance. The tennis courts will now have improved visibility during th...

Tickets available for Clarksville Film Festival

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Film Festival kicked off Friday, Feb. 25, when 10 teams of filmmakers gathered virtually for competition rules and to select movie genres. Fifty-two hours of scripting, filming, editing -- and very little sle...

Clarksville Esports league coming this Spring

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation and GGleagues are proud to announce the start of an esports league beginning April 2022.  

Multiplayer video gaming is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with million...

Repairs scheduled for City Trail

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Red River Trail section of the Clarksville Greenway will be closed intermittently on Friday, February 18, for a drain pipe replacement under the trail.

This section of the trail is primarily near Kraft St and connects the...

Fort Defiance to host the Surrender of Clarksville event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a living history event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.

The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event ...

Fort Defiance to host Black History Month Event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host a Black History Month event from 1 - 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.

This free, educational event is open to the public and...

Caleb Cares Swim League kicks off at New Providence Pool

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation will host the Caleb Cares Swim League at New Providence Pool beginning March 19, 2022, with a swim assessment. The league is sponsored by the Caleb Cares Project.

“The Caleb Cares Swim League is a fun...

Halloween at Fort Defiance returns Oct. 29

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Prepare yourself for haunting historical tales of woe and terror! Fort Defiance will be hosting its annual Halloween at the Fort from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29. The event is open to all ages but recommended for ages 8 and ...

Winners announced for 2021 Barbeque Bash

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee – The City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department hosted Clarksville’s fifth annual Clarksville Barbeque Bash on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. The Barbecue Bash featured a barbecue...

City seeks input on plan for neighborhood park

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department wants citizens to offer ideas about amenities to be included in the soon-to-be-developed Beech Street Park in the New Providence neighborhood.

That discussion will get underwa...

Fortification expert to speak at Fort Defiance

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center will host a new event, The Bones of Fort Defiance, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. No registration or fees are required.

John R. Weaver II, a fortification expert, will provide ...

Juvenile Engagement Team (J.E.T) Open Gym program

The Clarksville Police Departments, Juvenile Engagement Team (J.E.T.) will be hosting Open Gym starting Monday, February 7th from 4:30pm-8:00pm at the Crow Recreation Center located at 211 Richview Rd, Clarksville,Tn 37043. Open Gym will be held every oth...

Clarksville Police launches mental health initiative

The Clarksville Police Department officially launched the City’s first Crisis Intervention Team on Dec. 3, to assist in cases where individuals face mental illness or emotional crisis and help de-escalate situations through specialized responses.

To kick o...

Police Department launches youth initiative

The Clarksville Police Department kicked off a new initiative called the Juvenile Engagement Team (JET) on Nov. 23 at the new District Three Precinct to develop better relationships with the local youth, particularly those at an elevated risk for negative...

Clarksville-Montgomery County submit joint grant application

The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County intend to submit a joint application for the 2021 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $69,255, with the funds to be shared between the County and the City for law enforcement and public safety acti...

#WorkingWednesday - Pam Cloud

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Pam Cloud, Business Analyst at Clarksville Gas & Water.

Pam began her career as an Accountant 22 years ago with the City after eight years of employment at the Tennessee Department of Health. 

Si...

#WorkingWednesday - Lisa Fatula

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Lisa Fatula, Sergeant at the Clarksville Police Department.

Lisa has been with CPD for over 13 years, beginning her career with the department as a patrol officer. She then served as a field-training officer...

#WorkingWednesday - Alexis Ryan

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Alexis Ryan, Gym Assistant and Art Instructor for Clarksville Parks & Recreation at the Kleeman Recreation Center.

Alexis is a dual-threat, having served as an Art Instructor for one year and a Gym Assis...

#WorkingWednesday -John Hilborn

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features John Hilborn, City Project Manager and Interim Director for the Building & Facilities Department.

John has been with the City since February 2020 where he started as a Building Inspector for Building &am...

#WorkingWednesday - Randy Ellis

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Randy Ellis, Assistant Chief of the Training Division for Clarksville Fire Rescue.

Randy has been with CFR for 32 years and has played a critical role in helping shape CFR into what it is today.

"Assistant Chief E...

#WorkingWednesday - Larry Waynick

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Larry Waynick, Network Facilities Specialist at CDE Lightband.

Larry wears a unique badge of honor at CDE Lightband as the longest-serving employee in the company’s history, recently celebrating hi...

#WorkingWednesday - Davis Stack

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Davis Stack, Wastewater Public Utilities Supervisor, at Clarksville Gas & Water! 

Davis began his career with Gas & Water in 2008 in the wastewater division as a construction worker. With ti...

#WorkingWednesday - Kim Neil

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Kim Neil, Traffic Control Technician at the Clarksville Street Department.

Kim has been with the City for more than 24 years. In her current role, she serves as the primary sign fabricator for the traffic di...

#WorkingWednesday - Rebecca Lopez

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Rebecca Lopez, Event Planning Specialist at Clarksville Parks & Recreation.

Rebecca is one of the latest additions to the Clarksville Parks & Recreation team, coming aboard just 11 weeks ago. She is ...

#WorkingWednesday - Tiffany Kaiser

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Tiffany Kaiser, Bus Operator at Clarksville Transit System.

Tiffany has been with CTS for two years and during her time with the department, she has proven to be a hard worker. She always brings a good attit...

#WorkingWednesday - Johnny Randsell

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Johnny Randsell, Sergeant over the Community Relations Unit (CRU) at the Clarksville Police Department.

Johnny has been with the Clarksville Police Department for 27 years serving in various capacities such ...

#WorkingWednesday - Lori McNulty

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Lori McNulty, Code Enforcement Officer at Clarksville Building & Codes.

Lori started her career with the City in 2016 as a Loss Prevention Officer. She changed departments in 2017, joining Clarksville Bu...

#WorkingWednesday - Michaela Davis

This week’s #WorkingWednesday features Michaela Davis, Lead Customer Service Representative, at Clarksville Gas & Water. 

Michaela began her career with Gas & Water in 2002 as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) in the South ...