Lampkin resigns for post at Housing Authority

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Keith Lampkin, director of Clarksville’s Office of Housing & Community Development for the past 10 years, resigned Wednesday and announced he had accepted the position of Deputy Director of the Clarks...

Cold Puts Focus on Homeless Services

Room in the Inn, Salvation Army gear up to meet need

Posted Date:1/10/2019

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – With colder weather forecast for the Clarksville area, social service agencies are focusing on emergency shelter solutions for homeless people in need....

CPD presents review of use-of-force, anti-bias procedures

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Police Department leaders have presented Mayor Joe Pitts with a “top-to-bottom review” of the Department’s processes and protocols regarding arrests, use of force and police...

CPD notes fireworks regulations, safety tips

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so it’s time to acquaint residents with information about local fireworks ordinances, state laws and fireworks safety.   

For 2018, the late...

City moving into Phase 2 of reopening

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Many City of Clarksville offices and departments will resume full staffing and increase public-facing operations on Monday, June 1, relaxing more of the COVID-19 Emergency Operations plans that have been in effect since Marc...

Riverview Cemetery wall to be replaced

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The old stone wall along Spring Street at Riverview Cemetery will be replaced with a new, stronger concrete wall in a $500,000 Clarksville Streets Department project that will begin June 1.

Neely Engineering & Contracting...

TDOT to begin big repaving projects

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  A major resurfacing project will begin June 1 on Kraft Street, an important 1.8-mile loop around downtown that carries a heavy volume of construction-related traffic.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation award...

A Memorial Day Message from Mayor Joe Pitts

CLARKSVILLE. Tenn. -- Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for continued social distancing, the local Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony and many other events across the country, including the 2020 National Memorial Day Parade in...

United Way starts fund to help households pay electric bills

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region has partnered with TVA and CDE Lightband to create the COVID-19 Community Care Fund to assist families affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Community Care Fund kicks off Monda...

Project will gather, save pandemic stories

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks & Recreation is seeking to engage citizens in a historical documentation project about how the novel coronavirus pandemic has affected life in Clarksville.

Tracy Jepson, Historical Interpreter at Fort De...

Mayor working on ‘status quo’ budget

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts began a series of meetings with department heads this week to develop a Fiscal Year 2021 Budget amid the economic and operational challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.

The budge...

City plans a phased, gradual reopening

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Most City of Clarksville offices and departments will continue limited operations next week under the same COVID-19 Emergency Operations plans that have been in effect since March 23, with many offices and facilities still c...

Mayor announces his choice for Police Chief

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts has chosen Deputy Police Chief David Crockarell, a 25-year veteran of the department, to succeed Chief Al Ansley as the leader of the Clarksville Police Department.

“David Crockare...

Downtown Market moving to McGregor Park

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16 at a new home on the banks of the Cumberland River. 

McGregor Park North Extension, behind O’Charley’s on Riverside Drive, will be the site of the popu...

UPDATE: Governor preempts local reopening plan

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Gov. Bill Lee has issued an executive order that will allow dine-in restaurants and retail stores to resume operations this week in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempt...

UPDATE: ‘SHELTER AT HOME’ EXTENDED FOR 4TH WEEK

UPDATE: Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order April 24 that allows dine-in restaurants and some retail stores to resume operations in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempts local orders issued previously issu...

VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: Mayors offer Q&A on COVID-19

Mayors’ Video  and Q&A Summary

Here is a link to the video, produced and released on Monday, April 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyiYeX5lRJ0&feature=youtu.be 

The first half of this document contains a summary of th...

Clarksville to activate mass notification system

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City of Clarksville is implementing the CivicReady mass notification system, enabling urgent notifications, emergency instructions, warnings and routine communications to subscribed citizens via email,...

UPDATED: MAYORS’ ‘SHELTER AT HOME’ ORDERS EXTENDED FOR 3RD WEEK

UPDATE, APRIL 27: Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order April 24 that allows dine-in restaurants and some retail stores to resume operations in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempts local orders issued previ...

SUMMARY OF THE MAYORS’ ORDERS

UPDATE, APRIL 27: Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order April 24 that allows dine-in restaurants and some retail stores to resume operations in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempts local orders issued previ...

UPDATED: Guide to doing business with City Departments during COVID-19 emergency

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Citizens are urged to communicate with City of Clarksville Departments and offices by using online services, email,  telephones, mail and drive-up windows to limit social contact during the coronavirus emergency.

&am...

MAYOR, COUNCIL DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts, unanimously backed by the City Council, declared a state of emergency in the City of Clarksville on Wednesday to facilitate an effective local response to the worldwide coronaviru...

Fire Rescue welcomes 10 new firefighters

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Mayor Joe Pitts administered the oath of office Thursday to 10 new Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters.

Family members pinned badges on the uniforms of these new firefighters: Ethan Baggett, Daniel Darnell, Thomas Farst, Ryan Hamaker...

CFR’s Technical Rescue Trailer hits the road

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Clarksville Fire Resue’s new Technical Rescue Trailer made its maiden voyage early Tuesday morning, deploying to the scene of a vehicle extrication involving an individual trapped under a car inside of a home.

&...

Fire Rescue sets up open-burning message line

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Fire Rescue recently rolled out an automated phone message system to help Clarksville residents comply with open-burning regulations. 

Residents can now call (931) 645-7454 on the day that they ...

Fire Rescue donates $8,000 at Tickle Me Pink

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters and staff members concluded a drive to sell hundreds of black-and-pink T-shirts that allowed them to donate $8,000 to the YMCA’s After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program.

Clarksville Fire Chief F...

Bobby Nall promoted to CFR Assistant Chief

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Fire Chief Freddie Montgomery has named Bobby Nall as Assistant Chief of the Maintenance Division.

Nall, who was promoted from the rank of captain, joined the department in 1997 and has served in the Mai...

Application Period

Applications will be accepted between January 1 - April 30

Water Outages Planned on Appleton Drive & Ryder Avenue

Clarksville Gas & Water has planned water outages, weather permitting, on Friday, June 5, at 8 a.m. on Appleton Drive and Ryder Avenue for fire hydrant replacement.

The Appleton Drive area water outage will affect residents on Appleton Drive from N. Li...

Gas & Water reopens customer service centers

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water reopened customer service centers to the public on Monday, June 1 after closing its doors in mid-March amid the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Gas & Water has worked with federal, state and ...

Gas & Water to close section of Commerce Street for underground utility line relocation project

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water utility construction contractors will begin a 3 week-long underground utility line relocation project beginning Monday, June 1, on Commerce Street at the South Riverside Drive intersectio...

Natural gas upgrade work in Welchview subdivision to resume

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Gas Department will resume natural gas distribution system maintenance and service line upgrades in the Welchview subdivision in early June that began several months ago. The work progress was curtai...

Gas & Water recalls historic Flood of 2010

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water employees vividly recall the weekend leading up to Monday, May 3, 2010, when extreme rainfall caused the historic Flood of 2010. 

Wastewater treatment plant workers remember standing by he...

Annual fire hydrant flushing and testing to begin

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Citywide annual fire hydrant flushing and testing will begin on Monday, May 11, by Clarksville Fire Rescue personnel and will continue throughout all areas of Clarksville through late June.

Clarksville Fire Rescue performs an...

Gas & Water urges reopening businesses to flush water lines

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water urges businesses to follow federal Centers for Disease Control guidelines on flushing water lines as they reopen from the shutdown ordered to contain COVID-19. 

Many business buil...

Gas & Water sees increase in sewer blockages

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water sewer system blockages have increased recently due to higher volumes of wipes, paper towels, rags and other trash being flushed into toilets.

Citizens are urged to help reduce messy and costly sewe...

Call 811 before you dig to prevent utility damage

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – April is National Safe Digging Month, and Clarksville Gas & Water reminds homeowners and contractors that safe digging must be a priority to prevent damage to critical utility services -- including internet and other com...

Gas & Water’s pay-by-phone and online bill payment access restored

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water has fully restored the customer pay-by-phone and online bill payment features including the account management access after they were down on Thursday.

Gas & Water internal Information Technolo...

Gas & Water further limits access to facilities

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water will close all facilities and further limit customer service operations in a second round of efforts to lower the risk of spreading  coronavirus and COVID-19.

Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, M...

Gas & Water takes steps to lower risk of exposure to coronavirus

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water is implementing measures within its facilities to lower the risk to employees and the public of exposure to acute respiratory illnesses such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

These measures foll...

Water main upgrade work set to begin on Calvert Drive and vicinity

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Gas and Water utility construction contractors will begin a 4-5 month long water main improvement project on Tuesday, Jan. 14, on Calvert Drive and vicinity including Center Road, Shady Lane, Hilltop Court and Lewte...

Natural gas upgrade work in Welchview subdivision postponed to spring

Posted on: November 15, 2019, 11: 25 a.m. 

Natural gas upgrade work in Welchview subdivision postponed to spring

Current driveway and yard repairs will be finished on schedule

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Gas Department has postponed natural...

Gas & Water says before you dig, call 811

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water wants Aug. 11, or 8/11, to serve as a reminder for residents and contractors to always call 811 to locate buried utility lines before beginning any digging project.

Calling 811 co...

City celebrates first-quarter safety record

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – City of Clarksville employees in several departments  were treated to lunch Tuesday to celebrate a significant health and safety milestone.

During the first quarter of 2020, employees in Parks & Recreation, Parks...

City Court to provide video conferencing

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Clarksville City Court will allow citizens to address City Court matters and citations online using Zoom  conferencing.

Most matters with the exception of actual trials can be re...

Clarksville wins ‘Most Patriotic Cities’ award

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  For the third year in a row, Clarksville is the recipient of an Insurify Most Patriotic Cities Award, which is based on a nationwide analysis of the residency of current and former military service members...

Downtown Market to open Saturday

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. – Clarksville Downtown Market will open Saturday, May 16 at a new home on the banks of the Cumberland River. 

McGregor Park North Extension, behind O’Charley’s on Riverside Drive, will be the s...

CTS gets $5.3 million federal grant

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Federal Transit Administration announced a $5.3 million grant award to the Clarksville Transit System as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

CTS applied for the CARES funding ...

Fox named Director of Internal Audit

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Stephanie Fox has been chosen for promotion to Director of Internal Audit for the City of Clarksville.

Fox has worked in the City’s Department of Internal Audit for five years and has been Interim Director...

Fleet Manager Randy Reese to retire

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Randy Reese, the City’s Fleet Manager since the position was created in 2015, has announced he will retire May 31.

“It’s been an honor to head up the City Garage and take care of the Ci...

Mayor’s Youth Council extends application deadline

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Do you know a junior or senior high school student who is interested in the political system? Do they want to work directly with the Mayor and City officials as a representative of City youth? If so, encourage them ...

Council OKs new zoning hearing procedures

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville City Council has established comment procedures for public hearings on zoning matters to be used during the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency.

The Council approved a resolution April 21 to allow peo...

FUEL has urgent need for donations

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The FUEL Program provides take-home meals to thousands of Clarksville-Montgomery County School System students who may not otherwise have access to food at home. Since the schools closed March 12 because of the COVID-19 cris...

CTS recommends face masks for passengers

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Transit System  is recommending that all passengers wear a mask or face covering while riding any CTS vehicle.

This measures aligns with guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control des...

VIDEO: Mayors' offer Q&A session on COVID-19

Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyiYeX5lRJ0&feature=youtu.be 

MAYORS’ ‘SHELTER AT HOME’ ORDERS EXTENDED

UPDATE, APRIL 27: Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order April 24 that allows dine-in restaurants and some retail stores to resume operations in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempts local orders issued previ...

MAYORS ISSUE ‘SHELTER AT HOME’ ORDERS

UPDATE, APRIL 27: Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order April 24 that allows dine-in restaurants and some retail stores to resume operations in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempts local orders issued previ...

MAYORS TO ANSWER COVID-19 QUESTIONS

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts are eager to answer citizens’ questions related to COVID-19 and the current public health emergency.

Residents are urged to submit question...

Recreation centers to get repairs

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville City Council approved a budget amendment Tuesday to spend money to repair the Crow and Burt Cobb recreation centers and to build a new retaining wall for Riverview Cemetery.

The Crow Recreation Center on Richv...

CTS to begin rear-door-only boarding

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Transit System will implement on Wednesday, April 8 a rear-door-only boarding and exiting policy for most passengers. The only exceptions will be riders who use the bus kneel -- the fr...

Stuffed animals spotted!

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  As people are directed to “shelter at home,” teddy bears are filling the windows of Clarksville-Montgomery County homes and businesses to spread cheer.

The global trend for the “Teddy B...

City firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A firefighter with Clarksville Fire Rescue who has  tested positive for COVID-19 is self-isolating at home under a doctor’s care and doing well. 

CFR has consulted with the Montgomery County Health...

Summary of the Mayors’ new orders

UPDATE, APRIL 27: Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order April 24 that allows dine-in restaurants and some retail stores to resume operations in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempts local orders issued previ...

Mayors to issue ‘shelter at home’ orders

UPDATE: Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order April 24 that allows dine-in restaurants and some retail stores to resume operations in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

The governor’s action preempts local orders issued previously issu...

Clarksville YMCA offers critical childcare

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support healthcare workers and first responders on the frontline, the Y is transitioning several wellness centers into temporary childcare locations. The Clarksville Fam...

City’s mosquito control efforts begin April 1

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The annual battle to reduce the number of mosquitos in Clarksville will begin this week. 

Of course, mosquitos are annoying, and they can interfere with outdoor work and spoil leisure time. More seriously, some mosqu...

CARES Act extends help to small businesses

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –   The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act enacted March 27 provides assistance to small businesses during this public health emergency.

Programs and initiatives in the CARES Act are inte...

City Hall initiates screening process

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Beginning Monday, March 30, all City Hall employees and visitors will report to the Loss Prevention desk on the main floor for a health screening. Screening is only required once for those who go in and out of City...

Delinquent tax deadline looms

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Property owners who owe delinquent 2018 property taxes to the City of Clarksville have just a few days to make payment and avoid additional penalties and costs.

As required by state law, the City will file lawsuits on Tuesday...

City Court extends in-person activity ban

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville City Court has suspended all in-person judicial proceedings through April 30 in line with an updated order by the Tennessee Supreme Court.

On March 13, Chief Justice Jeff Bivins declared a state of emerg...

Police monitor compliance with executive orders

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police have begun enforcing the state and local executive orders prohibiting customers from gathering inside restaurants, bars, nightclubs and similar food establishments.

The  orders expand ear...

City Council meetings move online

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville City Council is making adjustments to public meetings to maintain its commitment to open government during a time of social distancing and the COVID-19 emergency.

On Monday, the Council met via livestream vide...

Mayors issue orders limiting activity

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced Monday coordinated executive orders directing residents in Clarksville-Montgomery County to limit the size of social gatherings and rest...

More work planned on downtown parking lot

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Repair work will continue this week on the City of Clarksville’s Cumberland Plaza parking lot on Second Street across from the Montgomery County Courts Complex.

The work will require the surface lot and one entrance...

Mayors urge residents to avoid gatherings

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  County Mayor Jim Durrett and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts are urging residents to shelter in place as much as possible, practice social distancing and avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people as the...

MAYOR, COUNCIL DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts, unanimously backed by the City Council, declared a state of emergency in the City of Clarksville on Wednesday to facilitate an effective local response to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak and pre...

An Order Establishing a Local State of Emergency

CITY OF CLARKSVILLE

AN ORDER DECLARING A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AND TO FACILITATE THE CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19  

WHEREAS, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease c...

Parking Commission OKs pickup parking

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City of Clarksville Parking Commission voted Tuesday, March 17 to create six spots throughout downtown Clarksville that will serve as curbside pickup for local businesses.

Two parking meters along Strawberry All...

CTS suspends fare collections during emergency

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Transit System will suspend fare collections for all riders to protect the health and safety of passengers and staff during the coronavirus emergency.

“I believe it would be in the best interes...

UPDATED: Guide to doing business with City Departments during COVID-19 emergency

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Citizens are urged to communicate with City of Clarksville Departments and offices by using online services, email,  telephones, mail and drive-up windows to limit social contact during the coronavirus emergency.

&am...

Mayor Pitts to declare state of emergency

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts will declare a state of emergency in the City of Clarksville on Wednesday to facilitate an effective local response to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The execu...

CTS takes precautions to limit coronavirus

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Transit System is taking extra precautions to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus.

CTS has increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of its vehicles and facilities. Buses and vans normally are cl...

Urban Ministries sets stage for special operations

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. —  Clarksville Area Urban Ministries will be closed on Monday to prepare for special operations to provide food and other assistance in a safe manner beginning on Tuesday.

“Our goal is to meet the most urgent...

City Court to suspend March sessions

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  As ordered by the Tennessee Supreme Court on Friday, Clarksville City Court has suspended all in-person judicial proceedings until April 1.

Chief Justice Jeff Bivins declared a state of emergency for the judicial br...

Gas & Water takes steps to lower risk of exposure to coronavirus

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water is implementing measures within its facilities to lower the risk to employees and the public of exposure to acute respiratory illnesses such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

These meas...

City moves to flat fee for plumbing permits

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville has adopted a single flat fee of $140 for its residential new construction plumbing permits. 

The change comes at the request of local plumbers, who convinced Clarksville Building & Codes and the City...

Mayor Pitts issues coronavirus directives

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts issued several directives on Thursday designed to mitigate the potential spread of the coronavirus outbreak, maintain necessary municipal services and protect the health and safety of citizens and t...

Councilman Norris honored with Volunteer Stars Award

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Two Montgomery County residents -- Clarksville City Councilman Gary Norris and youth leader Taylor Genee Albertia --  have been recognized as recipients of the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards.

The Governo...

Downtown parking lot to get ADA upgrade

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A contractor will begin work soon to add another accessible parking space and resurface an existing accessible space in the City of Clarksville’s Cumberland Plaza parking lot on Second Street across from the Montgo...

Mayor's Shining Stars and Rising Stars

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts honored 90 City of Clarksville employees for outstanding job performance in the inaugural “Cause for Applause” program. 

The group of employees and well-wishers gathered ...

City debuts ‘Cause for Applause’ for staff

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts honored 90 City of Clarksville employees for outstanding job performance in the inaugural “Cause for Applause” program. 

The group of employees and well-wishers gathered ...

TENNOVA TO HOST CRITICAL INCIDENT EXERCISE

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – Tennova Healthcare–Clarksville will host a Critical Incident Exercise with area police, fire and EMS departments from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29.

A higher than normal volume of first responder vehi...

Mayor renews call for school-zone safety

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  In response to a plea for help from Mayor Joe Pitts, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to join with Clarksville Police to step up traffic enforcement in and around school zones.

“...

City offices closed Monday for Presidents Day

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  City of Clarksville offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 to observe Presidents Day. 

Presidents Day, officially Washington’s Birthday, is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of Februa...

Community invited to ‘Walk MS: Clarksville 2020’

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Citizens are invited to join friends and neighbors for Walk MS: Clarksville 2020 on Saturday, April 18 in Liberty Park.Walk MS: Clarksville is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect...

City cracking down on litter

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  People who litter Clarksville’s streets and roadsides are breaking the law, and Mayor Joe Pitts warns that those who do so are subject to citations, fines and even arrest.

“We’...

CDE Lightband named to 2020 Tree Line USA

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Arbor Day Foundation has named CDE Lightband to the 2020 Tree Line USA in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area.

Tree Line USA, a partnership between th...

Building entrepreneurial momentum

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Ward 2 City Councilman Vondell Richmond is continuing efforts to boost  the community’s focus on economic and small business development. 

Since co-hosting a Mayor’s Business Luncheon wit...

Heroes get hugs from woman they saved

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A grateful Clarksville resident -- joined by citizens, families, friends and the City Council -- thanked the two heroes who pulled her from a burning car after a crash on Warfield Boulevard in December. 

Flumencio Br...

Mayor Pitts bestows employee service awards

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Joyce Arms, who’s worked for CDE Lightband for 40 years as a cashier, billing clerk and now meter coordinator, has seen an astonishing amount of change in her workplace.

“When I started, the Clar...

Architectural firm to prepare streetscape plan for 'Vulcan Corridor'

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council  has announced  that Hodgson Douglas LLC, a Nashville landscape architectural and urban design firm, will provide streetscape planning services...

New Driver Service Center is on the way for Clarksville

Clarksville, Tenn. — Local and state government officials met Thursday in Nashville to put a plan into action for a new and larger Driver Service Center in Clarksville. 

State Reps. Curtis Johnson and Jason Hodges have led the e...

City Revenue Office open Saturdays in February

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  As a convenience for property owners who want to pay their City of Clarksville tax bill in person, the Clarksville Finance and Revenue Department  will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays dur...

CTS adds three new buses to its fleet

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Transit Service will place three new hybrid buses into service on Feb. 1, continuing a trend of updating the fleet with more modern and fuel-efficient vehicles.

These new buses replace three others that were more ...

City invests in ongoing sewage improvements

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville is aggressively improving its entire wastewater collection and treatment system, and has spent more than $130 million since 2010 in construction of a new sewage treatment plant and other upgrades. &am...

United States Colored Troops remembered at Fort Defiance

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – During the Civil War, many former male slaves in the Clarksville area signed up to fight for their freedom as part of the Union Army. They were known as the United States Colored Troops. 

Fort Defiance will host memb...

CPD says 55 unattended deaths in 2019 likely drug-related

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  –  Clarksville Police report that among 242 investigations of unattended deaths conducted in 2019 by the the department’s Special Operations Unit, 55 deaths are suspected to be related to drug over...

Batten promoted to Deputy Fire Chief

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. --  Steve Batten has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief, which puts him second in command and in charge of the operations of Clarksville Fire Rescue.

Batten’s career started in 1996 at Fire Rescue, where he excelled at...

'Education must enable one to sift and weigh evidence’

By JOE PITTS

Mayor of Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  For  Monday’s national holiday, as a community, we pause to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We also study the words he spoke decades a...

VIDEO: Here's the Power Breakfast video -- 'From Good to Better to Best'

Click here to view the video "2019 In Review -- From Good to Better to Best"

City’s Internal Auditor moving on

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Rodney Wright, Director of Internal Audit since July 2016, has announced he will resign effective Jan. 31 to accept a job in the financial services industry.

“I’ve been presented with a time-sens...

Workshop offers help for small businesses

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  A group of organizations is presenting a Small and Minority Business Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the APSU Morgan University Center.

Business professionals will be on hand with advice to he...

Mayor Joe Pitts previews City's 2020 agenda

Here are the prepared remarks Mayor Joe Pitts delivered Tuesday at the annual Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfast.

Good Morning!  On behalf of the citizens of our community, it is my pleasure to welcome each of you to this importa...

Police Chief Al Ansley to retire

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Chief Alonzo “Al” Ansley, who rose through the ranks of the Clarksville Police Department to earn the City’s “Top Cop” position in 2007, announced he will retire June 30.

&...

Public invited to design workshop for inclusive playground

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Citizens are invited to participate in a two-day workshop on the design of a proposed new inclusive playground at the Clarksville Athletic Complex at Exit 8.

The workshop is from 6-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Freedom Point. The p...

Applicants sought for Citizens Police Academy

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police Department will offer a free Citizen’s Police Academy for adults 21 and over that will offer training on key law enforcement practices and illustrate how police officers work with the c...

SBA offers storm disaster assistance to businesses, residents

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Montgomery County is one of 18 Tennessee counties selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration for disaster assistance in the wake of severe storms Oct. 26 associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Olga.

SBA announced Thurs...

Thomas leads state’s purchasing professionals

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Camille Thomas, City of Clarksville Purchasing Director, has begun a two-year term as president of the Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing (TAPP).

Thomas was elected, along with a slate of other officers, in O...

Rising waters close some parks, events

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Because of heavy rain and rising waters on the Cumberland River and its tributaries, these City of Clarksville parks will be closed until further notice:

• Liberty Park and Freedom Point, with the exception of the Wil...

City offers Christmas tree recycling

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Beginning Thursday, Dec. 26, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Forestry Division, the Clarksville Tree Board, and the Clarksville Department of Electricity will offer Clarksville residents fresh-cut Christmas tr...

City offices to close for New Year’s Day

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Most City of Clarksville offices will close at noon on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 and all day on Wednesday, Jan. 1 to observe New Year’s.

City Public Safety departments will be on duty as u...

Input invited on community development

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City of Clarksville will conduct a public meeting to receive public comments on how it plans to use resources provided by the federal Department of Housing & Urban Development.

The meeting, conducted by Clar...

Letourneau elected to TRPA board

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Jennifer Letourneau, director of the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the state’s leading parks and recreation advocacy and support organization. ...

A Christmas Message from Mayor Joe Pitts

Our great City got an early Christmas present back in August when Money.com announced that Clarksville had been selected the Best Place to Live in America.

What a significant honor! Money.com is a respected business publication and their Best Place to Live...

A REPORT FROM MAYOR PITTS: OUR FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE

A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

Our First Year in Office

Busy 12 months yielded better intergovernmental relations, 

smoother budgeting, and several new departmental leaders

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts’ first year in ...

City offices to close Dec. 24-25 for Christmas

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  City of Clarksville offices will close Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 to observe Christmas.

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

Cla...

Crossing guards want safer school zones

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police continue to focus on enforcement of traffic laws in school zones and around school buses.

It only takes a few moments of conversation with school crossing guards to understand the depth of the pro...

Hopkinsville honors Fire Chief Montgomery

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Freddie D. Montgomery Jr., the new leader of Clarksville Fire Rescue, was bestowed a high honor by the Hopkinsville Fire Department, where he had served for 25 years before retiring as Fire Chief and taking his new...

Downtown Transit Center reopens

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Transit System has reopened its downtown Transit Center on Legion Street after an eight-month renovation project was completed last week.

Paul Nelson, Clarksville Transit System Director, said C...

Memorial Tree honors Gold Star families

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A beautiful Christmas Tree has been raised in the lobby of City Hall to honor Gold Star families in the Clarksville community, and two Gold Star wreaths have been placed on the Eternal Flame monument in nearby Public Square....

Citywide storm debris removal continues

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Street Department and contracted removal crews continue to clear the massive amounts of trees, limbs and other yard debris left by the Oct. 26 wind storm.

The Department’s free pickup of storm-related yard debris ...

City testing free WiFi at McGregor Park

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – In addition to the stunning display of lights at Christmas on the Cumberland, visitors to McGregor Park this holiday season will be able to enjoy free WiFi access.

The installation of eight WiFi access points in the riverfron...

CDE Lightband recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – CDE Lightband has earned a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation and environmental initiatives that support pr...

New signs promote a walkable downtown

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Walk Bike Clarksville members will set up from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the corner of First and Franklin Streets for Shop Small Saturday to share some hot chocolate in campfire mugs and speak to downt...

Mayor Pitts offers Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, a time to be grateful for all that we have been given. My favorite Thanksgiving Day memories growing up involve doing yard work and raking leaves with my dad. I’m sure this was designed to get us outside and ou...

Tonight’s Christmas on Cumberland canceled

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26  has been cancelled because of the threat of inclement weather. 

While the event will not...

City offices to close for Thanksgiving

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  City of Clarksville offices will close Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 to observe Thanksgiving.

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

Clarksville...

Residents urged to shop safely during holidays

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The holiday season is here, and Clarksville Police are urging residents to take precautions to reduce their chances of becoming a crime victim during this otherwise joyous time of year.

Th...

Residents urged to shop safely during holidays

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The holiday season is here, and Clarksville Police are urging residents to take precautions to reduce their chances of becoming a crime victim during this otherwise joyous time of year.

Th...

Police renew call for caution around schools

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police are urging drivers to be especially cautious in school zones and when encountering school buses on streets and roads throughout the community.

The advice comes in the wake of recent incidents in w...

Drive-through flu shot clinic coming Nov. 19

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Montgomery County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special drive-through “FightFluTN” vaccination event on Tuesday, Nov. 19. 

In conjunction with Austin...

Mayor Joe Pitts’ Veterans Day Message

I’m honored to serve as Mayor of the City of Clarksville, the home of Fort Campbell and a large number of military veterans and their families. On Veterans Day, which we will celebrate Saturday with speeches and a parade and on Monday with sever...

CDE Lightband thanks community, visiting crews for help powering up

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- CDE Lightband faced a significant storm on Saturday, Oct. 26 that caused the most distribution damage in its history. The storm caused more than 32,000 customers to be without power, more than 61 broken poles and more than 15 transfo...

Citywide storm debris removal underway

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  As a service to City residents, the Clarksville Street Department is conducting a citywide pickup of yard debris and tree limbs caused by the severe Oct. 26 wind storm.

The Street Department will not pick up limbs w...

Nelson selected as Clarksville Transit Director

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Paul Nelson, a senior manager of the Clarksville Transit System who has served as Interim Director since July, has been selected as CTS Director, Mayor Joe Pitts announced.

“Paul has been involved in many ...

CTS offers free-ride food drive

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Transit System will offer free rides each Saturday in November to passengers who donate cans of  food through the Basket of Thankfulness food drive.

CTS will transfer the collected food to Manna...

CDE Lightband making progress on fiber

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  CDE Lightband is making great progress in its fiber restoration

effort. Crews continue to repair the mainline fiber damage in the West Bel Air Boulevard, Gino Drive and Power Street areas. These locations should be ...

CDE Lightband turns attention to fiber

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  CDE Lightband will continue fiber restoration Monday in areas where damaged fiber may affecting broadband services. 

Fiber crews have made headway on reattaching downed cable lines to poles that were replac...

City tax bills mailed Oct. 31 and Nov. 1

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  City of Clarksville 2019 tax bills should start arriving in property owners’ mail boxes in the next few days.

The City Finance & Revenue Department has prepared 58,987 property tax bills, and they were...

Five of six claims brought by Robinsons in multimillion dollar lawsuit dismissed

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City of Clarksville has prevailed on five of six claims brought by Jeff and Sherri Robinson in a longstanding legal dispute over a would-be alley and two small parcels of land near the Robinson’s down...

City, Red Cross to provide warming shelter

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City of Clarksville and the Red Cross will make Kleeman Recreation Center, 166 Cunningham Lane, available as an overnight warming shelter starting at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Kleeman is in the heart of North Clarksville...

CDE keeps pushing to restore power

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  CDE Lightband reports at 8 a.m. Thursday that 1,174 customers remain without power. 

Crews are focusing on these areas: 

• Bel-Aire (East and West), Dave Drive, Gino Drive, Virginia Terrace, Yorktown ...

Take Back Day nets 132 pounds of drugs

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Local law enforcement, first responders and community organizations joined with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Saturday to collect 132 pounds of expired, unused and unwanted drugs on National Pre...

Several roads remain closed by storm debris

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Street Department crews are working diligently to clean up storm debris and make repairs to signals to ensure the City’s streets and roads are safe to travel in the wake of Saturday&a...

CDE reduces outages to below 2,800

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – CDE Lightband reported at 9 a.m. Wednesday it has just under 2,800 customers remaining without power. Crews are focusing on these roads and neighborhoods:

• Shiloh Road, Paddy Run Road, Howell Drive, Nashboro Road, Saratoga Dri...

CDE reports steady progress restoring power

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  CDE Lightband continues to make progress in restoring power to Clarksville customers, reporting at 1 p.m. Monday that about 5,800 homes and businesses remained without power after a severe storm Saturday afternoon ...

Crews work to restore power, clear streets

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Crews from the CDE Lightband and the Clarksville Street Department remained busy Sunday restoring power and clearing streets of trees and other debris strewn by a powerful storm that hit the area Saturday afternoon.

“Our depa...

City’s Halloween advice: ‘Be safe, have fun’

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City of Clarksville does not designate a time or rules for traditional Halloween trick or treating, except that the City’s regular curfew law for minors remains in effect. 

“During a...

Wayfinding project gets underway

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Some old signs are coming down and new signs are going up across Clarksville and Montgomery County as part of a local wayfinding signage update designed to help residents and visitors find local attractions and poi...

Saturday, Oct. 23 is Drug Take Back Day

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Local law enforcement and organizations are joining with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to urge local residents to rid their homes of dangerous expired, unused and unwanted drugs on Nati...

CGW invites community to water plant

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water will join utilities and organizations across the country on Oct. 23 for the fifth annual  “Imagine a Day Without Water” campaign, a...

Veterans Day Parade will be downtown on Nov. 9

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will be Saturday, Nov. 9, with pre-parade ceremonies at 9 a.m. in front of the historic courthouse on Third Street in downtown Clarksville. 

The keynote ...

Room In The Inn seeks help from churches

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  With colder weather approaching, have you ever thought about where the homeless sleep during the winter months? 

Do you know where they get a hot meal? 

Your church could be the an...

Residents urged to ‘Park Smart,’ shop safely

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  As the holiday shopping season approaches, Mayor Joe Pitts and Clarksville Police are calling on residents to take steps to prevent vehicle break-ins and home burglaries.

“We review our crime statistics we...

City Street Department offers free pickup of yard debris

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  As a service to City residents, the Clarksville Street Department will offer free pickup of yard debris and tree limbs.

The temporary service period will begin Oct. 15 and continue through Dec. 2.  Yard deb...

Highway 41A construction underway

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Street Department announced today that portions of U.S. Highway 41A, north of the Red River Bridge, are under construction in preparation for paving later this month.. Citizens are urged to use caut...

City renames park to honor Sidney Brown

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  City officials will conduct a ceremony at noon Saturday to officially rename Birchwood Park in honor of U.S. Army veteran and community leader Sidney R. Brown.

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Brown, 85, ...

City schedules Fair Housing Workshop

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville’s Office of Housing & Community Development will host a Fair Housing Workshop from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Large Meeting Room, 350 Pageant Lane,...

Clarksville Transit adding buses, vans to fleet

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Transit System is growing its fleet, recently adding four new paratransit vans and three heavy-duty buses. 

CTS was awarded a competitive grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation...

Trees to be planted Sunday on Franklin Street

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Workers from City Parks & Recreation and the Street Department will gather at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 to begin planting 15 new trees and adding 10 new planters along the 100 block of Franklin St...

Information to flow at suicide prevention event

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  A large and diverse group of veterans-support organizations and veterans-oriented businesses will participate in a local suicide prevention summit next week.

#BeThere Clarksville,  A Life-Saving Su...

Transportation plan available for review

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will begin a 30-day review and comment period on the Draft FY2020-23 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and corresponding draft Conformity Determi...

Summit will feature ‘lived-experience’ panel

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  A local suicide prevention summit will feature a “lived-experience” panel discussion led by two people whose lives have been touched by suicide.

Bryan Flanery, an Army Veteran who was injured in combat in Afghanistan...

Garrett backs cap on insulin costs

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – City Councilman Richard Garrett,  whose 10-year-old son, Trevon, was diagnosed with diabetes and requires daily insulin injections, is inviting citizens to sign an online petition supporting measur...

Hot, dry weather increases fire hazards

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Amid ongoing hot and dry weather, Mayor Joe Pitts is urging Clarksville residents to use caution with outdoor fires and to comply with the City’s open burning ordinance.

The National Weather Service forecast says hot...

Summit to feature mental health experts

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  An impressive lineup of speakers with deep experience in health care delivery to service members and veterans will gather in Clarksville next month for a community-focused suicide prevention summi...

Gold Star Memorial to be dedicated Saturday

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Gold Star families, military veterans and community members are invited to the dedication of a Gold Star Memorial at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Plaza, 305 Pageant Lane.

Commissioner Courtney Rogers of the Tennessee Depar...

Clarksville earns ‘Best Place to Live’ rating

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville has achieved the high honor of being named the Best Place to Live in America by Money magazine.

The Sept. 16 online edition of the magazine’s 100 Best Places feature leads with the headline: “No. 1. Clark...

City Building & Codes to be closed Tuesday

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Building & Codes offices will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 17 for a day of training.

Inspectors and Codes Enforcement Officers will attend the day-long training session at the William O. Beach Civic H...

CPD creates Community Relations Unit

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – In an effort to keep pace with changes in the way law enforcement does business, the Clarksville Police Department has created a Community Relations Unit.  The face of law enforcement is evolving and the n...

Mayors proclaim Imagination Library Month

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  --  Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts have issued a joint proclamation designating September as Montgomery County Imagination Library Month.

Imagination Library provides free b...

CTS adds bus shelters, map of stops

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Transit System continues to drive forward in its efforts to update or replace bus shelters throughout Clarksville. 

“We understand the need for updating or replacing current shelte...

Suicide prevention summit coming Oct. 3

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Community members and care givers from all walks of life -- especially service members, veterans and their families -- are invited to a suicide prevention summit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Wilma Rudolph...

Council approves Legislative Agenda

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – From seeking a Military Affairs Commission to calling for progress on a truckload of important road projects, City Council members are ready to present their list of legislative priorities to lawmakers who represent Clarksvi...

School zone coming to MLK Parkway

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Street Department crews are completing the installation of signs and hardware to establish a new 20 mph school zone on MLK Parkway/State Route 76 between Red Coat Run and Bellshire Drive in front of Clarksville C...

City to build pedestrian bridge over Red River

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Persistence has paid off for the City of Clarksville in its quest to complete a 10-mile hiking and biking trail linking the City’s downtown riverfront with Northeast Clarksville.

The Tennessee Department o...

Habitat presents ‘Home’ poster to city

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County has presented Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts with a framed custom-designed print celebrating Clarksville and the Habitat mission of partnering with local families to build affordable ho...

Man, 73, celebrates birthday with new house

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Marion Watkins Jr. had a 73rd birthday party to remember on Tuesday. 

Along with cake and balloons, Mayor Joe Pitts and the Clarksville’s Office of Housing & Community Development presented Watkins with...

City overhauls downtown parking program

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  First-hour free parking in Downtown Clarksville will end on Oct. 1.

The Parking Commission voted in July to set new parking rates for the 196 metered spaces in the City’s core. Beginning Oct. 1, the first ...

Clarksville Dispatch earns training certification

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police and Fire Dispatch has reached an important training milestone, becoming the only dispatch agency in Tennessee to achieve Association of Public Safety Communications Officials certification.

Agenci...

City’s financial report earns highest award

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Finance & Revenue Department has earned the highest possible recognition for excellence in preparing the City’s annual financial report.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in...

Association honors City Judge Charles Smith

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Clarksville City Judge Charles W. Smith was recently honored for the role he played as an officer and founding member of the Tennessee Municipal Judges’ Association, the precursor to the Tennessee Municipal Judges&rsquo...

Organizations offer free Narcan training

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Montgomery County Health Council and the Allies For Substance Abuse Prevention of Montgomery County have partnered with the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists to provide two free Narcan trainings next week. Narcan, the bran...

Citizens invited to community meeting

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Ward 6 City Councilwoman Wanda Smith will host a community conference to give citizens an opportunity to meet and interact with Mayor Joe Pitts and several City Department Directors.

The event will ...

Clarksville-Montgomery County ranks second in state for tourism growth

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Montgomery County saw the second-highest growth rate in tourism spending of all 95 Tennessee counties during 2018, with direct travel spending increasing to a record high of $244.7 million, a jump of 9.12% over 201...

Clarksville Regional Airport achieves Green Certification

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  -- Clarksville Regional Airport was welcomed Aug. 1 as the 122nd organization to complete requirements and join the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program. 

Airport Manager John Patterson told Green ...

Riggins named GM at Gas & Water

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mark Riggins, a 23-year veteran of the City workforce, has been named General Manager of the Clarksville Gas & Water Department after serving as acting GM for the past four months.  

Mayor Joe ...

Leaders want more entrepreneurship

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts, Ward 2 City Councilman Vondell Richmond and an assortment of local leaders want to jumpstart the community’s focus on entrepreneurship and small business development.

Pit...

New fire chief takes oath of office

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Freddie D. Montgomery Jr. was sworn in Thursday as Clarksville’s 17th Fire Chief in a ceremony at Freedom Point attended by his family, friends, firefighting colleagues and City officials.

“I solemnly swea...

CDE Lightband honored for community service

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – CDE Lightband was presented the Community Service Award by the Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association during its annual conference in Nashville. This honor is awarded to recognize the commitment CDE Lightba...

Mayor calls on citizens to help fight crime

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts is calling on citizens to help police prevent and solve homicides and other violent crimes in Clarksville.

“We have already seen 10 homicides so far in 2019,” Mayor Pitts said. “While the Clarksville ...

Clarksville earns AARP Challenge grant

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City of Clarksville has been awarded a $2,500 AARP Community Challenge Grant for a wayfinding signage project to increase and promote pedestrian activity Downtown.

The project, designed by Clarksville Parks &...

Step Challenge inspires healthy competition

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  After two months of taking the stairs, parking on the far side of the parking lot and counting every step taken, City of Clarksville employees logged 50,867,057 steps, as part of a step challenge issued earlier in ...

New plan emerges for Franklin Street trees

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  City officials have revised the plan for replacing trees and landscape elements along Franklin Street in Downtown Clarksville, Mayor Joe Pitts announced Wednesday.

Essentially, the new plan calls f...

Maintenance crew improves its workspace

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The people who maintain grounds and facilities for the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department are finally getting a major facilities upgrade of their own.

For years, Grounds & Facilities Maintenance worke...

Lampkin helps lead national, state groups

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Keith Lampkin, director of the Clarksville Office of Housing & Community Development, was elected treasurer of the National Community Development Association’s executive committee at...

Old Glory flies along City’s roadways

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Just in time for Independence Day, motorists in Clarksville will notice a patriotic display of Old Glory adorning City Hall and several of the City’s major thoroughfares.

Over the past two weeks, ...

Clarksville Transit System offers free rides

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  In celebration of Independence Day, Clarksville Transit System is offering free rides all day on Wednesday, July 3. 

CTS wants to provide passengers an opportunity to get their Independence Day shopping don...

City offices to close for Independence Day

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

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

Clarksville Transit System w...

Old chapel collapses, prompting daylong search

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The dilapidated Wesley Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church near downtown, which was scheduled for demolition to make way for new affordable housing, saw a burst of activity Thursday that unexpectedly sped u...

Agencies offer help with food after power outages

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Several local food relief agencies are stepping up to help people who lost food supplies during the weekend’s power outages.

The City of Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Develo...

City Street Department offers free pickup of yard debris

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  As a service to City residents, the Clarksville Street Department will offer free pickup of yard debris and tree limbs following the weekend’s line of severe thunderstorms.

The temporary service period wil...

Smith named Interim Director at Building & Codes

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  David Smith, project manager for Clarksville Municipal Properties, has been named Interim Director at the Clarksville Building & Codes Department, Mayor Joe Pitts announced.

In April, Mike Baker, Building & C...

Nelson named Interim Director at CTS

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Paul Nelson, transportation manager of the Clarksville Transit System, will become Interim Director of the system effective July 1, Mayor Joe Pitts announced.

In March, Arthur Bing Sr., CTS Director since 2014, announced he w...

Clarksville water system earns perfect score

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville’s water system has earned a perfect score on its sanitary survey evaluation by the State of Tennessee.

The survey, conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation...

Mayor announces his choice for Fire Chief

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  After a nationwide search and consideration of a large field of candidates, Mayor Joe Pitts has chosen Hopkinsville Fire Chief Freddie Montgomery to lead Clarksville Fire Rescue.

“Our search was broad and wi...

Clarksville designated a ‘Purple Heart City’

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Mayor Joe Pitts issued a proclamation Thursday designating Clarksville as a “Purple Heart City” and encouraging gratitude for local service members and veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.

The proclamatio...

Gary Norris chosen to fill Ward 11 Council seat

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Gary Norris, a long-time resident of Clarksville who has served in several community leadership positions, was elected Thursday to fill the vacant Ward 11 seat on the City Council.

The Council selected Norris from a field of ...

CTS participates in BELL Academy

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  For the third year in a row, the Clarksville Transit System participated in the NFB BELL Academy, a National Federation of the Blind program that helps blind and low-vision children to be more confident and indepen...

Committee begins work on legislative agenda

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  A City Council ad-hoc committee wants to hear from citizens about issues and priorities the City and County should recommend to local members of the Tennessee General Assembly.

Ward 12 Councilman Jeff Burkhart chair...

Council updates code regulating peddlers

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The City Council gave final approval June 6 to an ordinance that increases peddlers permit fees and updates provisions relative to peddlers that had been in the City Code since 1963.

The old code h...

Homicides prompt call to ‘support one another’

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Joe Pitts offered a solemn address to the citizens of Clarksville on Thursday in the wake of a double homicide Wednesday night in the parking lot of a local restaurant in the City’s busiest commercia...

Many Parks & Recreation facilities to reopen June 1

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Many, but not all, Clarksville Parks & Recreation and Montgomery County Parks facilities and amenities will reopen Monday, June 1 as the community enters the next phase of the COVID-19 reopening process.

Facilities

Rental ...

Parks & Recreation prepares for a ‘different’ summer

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – As the weather warms up, so does the desire to participate in traditional Clarksville Parks & Recreation events, programs and activities at parks, pools and athletic facilities.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic and social d...

Summer Youth Program to feature activity packs, virtual programming

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. – To ensure the safety of the public during the coronavirus outbreak, Clarksville Parks & Recreation will not host an in-person Summer Youth Program this year.  However, plans have been finalized for a free &...

Downtown Market moving to McGregor Park

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. – Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16 at a new home on the banks of the Cumberland River. 

McGregor Park North Extension, behind O’Charley’s on Riverside Drive, will be the site of the...

Statement on using parks while maintaining social distancing

Here is a statement prepared by the National Recreation and Park Association, and endorsed by Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department.

Concerns about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continue to grip our nation. As organizations that ...

CPD officers to wear face protection

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Police will start wearing cloth face masks when dealing with the public as an added safety measure amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

"We see this as an additional layer of protection for the public,&am...

CPD opens 24-7 information phone line

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  Clarksville Police have geared up a special  information phone line to take general calls from the public while the department’s lobby is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The dedicated number ...

CPD to modify some safety procedures

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – The COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary for law enforcement to closely evaluate their procedures for conducting business.  

The Clarksville Police Department will continue to provide full service law en...

Tennova hosts critical incident exercise

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Area first responders and Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville tested capabilities and procedures Saturday, Feb. 29 as Tennova hosted a Critical Incident Exercise with area law enforcement, fire and EMS officials.

The exer...

Public comments sought on Clarksville Police

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Clarksville Police Department is scheduled for an on-site reaccreditation assessment during the week of March 23 to verify that the department meets the state-of–the-art professional standards.

The ass...

Police Service Dog Leonidas retires

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – Police Service Dog Leonidas, affectionately known as Leo, will soon be enjoying treats and leisurely days basking in the sun instead of finding drugs, tracking down suspects and helping to keep the City of Clarksvi...

Clarksville Police officer receives Lifesaver Award

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Police Officer Jonathan Williams was recognized Nov. 8 for his actions during an emergency and was presented with a Lifesaver Award, which is given to officers whose direct actions saves or extends the life of an...

CPD fully deploys body-worn cameras

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – The Clarksville Police Department has reached full deployment of its body-worn camera program.  

All 291 sworn law enforcement officers, including the Chief of Police, are using the body worn cameras during law enfor...

CPD notes fireworks regulations, safety tips

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so it’s time to acquaint residents with information about local fireworks ordinances, state laws and fireworks safety.   

For 2017, the Cons...

Deputy Chief Mike Parr retires

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Family, friends, coworkers, and dignitaries gathered last week to help Deputy Chief Michael Parr celebrate his retirement after 35 years with the Clarksville Police Department. 

Deputy Chief Parr was hired by the dep...

Clarksville Montgomery County Growth Plan 2040

Growth Planning in Tennessee: Montgomery County is expected to have
a projected population of 298,919 residents at 2040
of a rate of 40%. This is 90,455 total new residents in
the city / county.

City offers ‘Spring Cleanup’ during March

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Street Department will begin its annual spring cleanup -- essentially free removal of  residential yard waste  -- on March 3.

Pickup service will be available to residents within the City limits ...