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City of Clarksville creates webpage tracking for Accessibility Enhancements

The City of Clarksville has launched a City Website Dashboard to track goals and progress in its aggressive and forward-thinking Accessibility Enhancement capital project. 

This capital project, created by the Clarksville City Council in 2023, all...

Regional Planning Commission seeks input on Comprehensive Plan for Growth

As City parking garage work continues, some street closures announced

City of Clarksville Projects Manager John Hilborn announced this week that, as construction on the City’s new downtown parking garage continues at First and Commerce streets, related utility work in Spring Alley is scheduled to be completed by F...

Free downtown parking Friday-Monday in December

CLARKSVILLE, TN. – Throughout the month of December,  the City of Clarksville will waive downtown parking fees Friday to Monday to promote shopping locally during the holiday season.

This promotion was inspired by “Local Busine...

City of Clarksville to Host Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville is pleased to announce a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Workshop scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Burt Cobb Recreation Center, 1011 Franklin St.

This informative wo...

Clarksville Tree Board named best in the state for 2023

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The TN Urban Forestry Council, whose mission is to inspire and empower people to develop, grow and sustain vibrant, healthy and productive urban community forests, has selected the Clarksville Tree Board as the top tree board in the stat...

City offices to close November 10 for Veterans Day

CLARKSVILLE, TN –  City of Clarksville offices will close Friday, Nov. 10 to observe the Veterans Day federal holiday.

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

City of Clarksville developing safety action plan

CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE – The City of Clarksville is developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan to help prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all users including motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and publi...

City of Clarksville Internal Audit Department earns excellent rating

The City of Clarksville’s Internal Audit Department was recognized for excellence in a recent peer review.

The Association of Local Government Auditors concluded in its peer review that, the City of Clarksville’s Internal Audit Departme...

City of Clarksville offers document shredding services Nov. 4

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville is hosting a Shred Day event for the citizens of Clarksville, at City Hall on November, 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. - noon.

Shred Day offers an opportunity to properly dispose of sensitive information while having the pap...

Clarksville Gas & Water provides leadership with diversity training

As the City of Clarksville cultivates a diverse, and inclusive workforce, the initiatives of the City’s Gas & Water Department to that end are being applauded.

Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins met with Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts ...

Korean-American Association President visits Clarksville City Hall

Kon Kenney, President of the Korean-American Association of Clarksville, visited with Mayor Joe Pitts at City Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2023.

The two discussed ongoing partnerships between Clarksville and Gunpo, South Korea, which is Clarksvil...

From public safety to parks, more progress on City capital projects

Street Department to offer fall cleanup, yard waste removal

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville Street Department will begin its annual fall cleanup on Monday, October 16th, 2023.  This service will be available to residents within the City limits free of charge, and continue through Monday, Decembe...

Clarksville Water System earns fifth perfect score

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water earned a perfect score of 100 on its recent water system sanitary survey conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). 

The sanitary surv...

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City Council to receive update on Mayor's Transportation 2020+ plan

A special non-voting, informational session of the Clarksville City Council is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 2, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 106 Public Square.

The purpose of this meeting, called by Mayor Joe Pitts, is to routinely inform and u...

City property tax bills to arrive early this year

The City of Clarksville's 2023 property tax bills will be arriving early this year.

“This week we have sent approximately 58,000 property tax bills to our printing company, and they should be arriving in citizens' mailboxes with...

Public invited to meeting about two City sidewalk projects

A public meeting about two sidewalk construction projects that are planned by the City of Clarksville is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, from 3 - 4 p.m. at the Clarksville Street Department, 199 10th Street.

The City is in the process of pursuing Feder...

Aerial photo shows construction on Clarksville's second water treatment plant

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Clarksville’s second water treatment plant in North Clarksville is well into construction with evident structures taking shape, as this new aerial photograph shows.

Construction is being done in three phases, with each phase...

Details announced for the Grand Finale of Riverfest

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Clarksville Parks & Recreation gears up to host the grand finale of Riverfest.

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and on Sunday, S...

Women of Clarksville Expo draws hundreds to Wilma Rudolph Event Center

Women of Clarksville Expo draws hundreds to Wilma Rudolph Event Center

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The Women of Clarksville Expo returned to the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Saturday for the third year, bringing over 700 people together for free health screenings, ...

VetFest brings over 700 veterans to Wilma Rudolph Event Center

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Over 700 veterans came out to the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Thursday, Aug 10, for PACT Act VetFest. 

The PACT Act is a recently passed law that expands VA helath care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Oran...

Public invited to take survey about Clarksville Transit System

Clarksville Transit System (CTS) is the public transit provider for the City of Clarksville and the greater Clarksville region.

In order to provide better transportation solutions for residents and current CTS riders, we need your input to help guide the f...

City of Clarksville proclaims Homeless Awareness Week

During the Aug. 3 regular session of the Clarksville City Council, Mayor Joe Pitts formally proclaimed the week of Aug. 5-11 as Homeless Awareness Week in the City of Clarksville.

The purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public about the many reas...

Recycling Roundup 2023: Clarksville's final numbers were impressive

The results are in: 

21,278 pounds of hard-to-recycle household items were collected in Clarksville back in March.

Impressive, to say the least.

Within that cumulative number, there were 4,140 pounds of discarded tires collected during the Springtim...

CPD National Night Out; Mayor's Summer Night Lights at APSU

The Clarksville Police Department's National Night Out, combined with the final 2023 edition of the Clarksville Mayor's Summer Night Lights, drew enthusiastic crowds to the Austin Peay State University campus on the evening of Tuesday, A...

City of Clarksville invites Pollinators to Valleybrook Park

Sarah Birk has been leading a focused effort to make the City of Clarksville’s already-beautiful Valleybrook Park off of Crossland Avenue even more eye-catching for the public, and at the same time, more functional and attractive to beneficial b...

City of Clarksville making streets safer near new Arena

The City of Clarksville’s Street Department is taking the initiative this week to make College Street intersections near newly-opened F&M Bank Arena safer for downtown pedestrians and motorists.

Another significant set of safety measures will...

Mayor's Summer Night Lights at Dixon Park

The July 25, 2023, edition of Mayor's Summer Night Lights in the City of Clarksville was held at Dixon Park.

The fun revolved around the theme of, "Wide World of Sports," and the City's Finance and Legal departments pitched in b...

City of Clarksville sees progress on second water treatment plant

With early-stage structures now visible on the construction site of Clarksville’s second water treatment plant, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and a team of leaders from City Hall and the Clarksville Gas & Water Department recently viewed the progress fo...

City to prepare Annual State Legislative Agenda

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville City Council, along with the Montgomery County Commission, will soon begin to prepare an annual Legislative Agenda for the community’s Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly.

The City&rsquo...

Women of Clarksville Expo returns August 19

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The Women of Clarksville Expo returns to the Wilma Rudolph Event Center for its third year on August 19 from 10 a.m - 3 p.m.

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

City adding traffic signals to improve safety

No tax increase, as City supports safety, quality of life in new budget

City of Clarksville Gets Federal Grant For Traffic Safety Planning

City of Clarksville gives second quarter update on key road projects

Census: Clarksville leads Tennessee in annual population growth

Attention Vendors: Sign up now for Women of Clarksville Expo 2023

City of Clarksville makes progress on key capital projects

City of Clarksville celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with food, dancing and fellowship

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville celebrated American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Friday, May 19, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. The event featured food vendors, live entertainment, door prizes and more.

Consul-General of Japan, Nashville, visits Clarksville for AAPI celebrations

Friday’s series of celebrations in the City of Clarksville for Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month began with a luncheon visit at City Hall between Yoichi Matsumoto, Consul-General of Japan, Nashville; Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts,...

CDE Lightband, TVA, Silicon Ranch, and City of Clarksville break ground

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month this Friday at Wilma Rudolph Event Center

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville invites residents to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month this Friday at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center with a free event featuring food vendors, live entertainment and door p...

Clarksville City Council begins reviewing proposed 2023-24 budget

Driving electric in Clarksville just got easier

Women of Clarksville Expo returns in August, vendor applications open now

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville will hold its third annual Women of Clarksville Expo on August 19, and vendor applications are now open.

This free event invites everyone to shop, eat and learn about women’s health issues and will includ...

Mayors Youth Council adjourns for 2022-23 school year

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The Mayor’s Youth Council Class of 2023 held their final meeting of the school year on Monday, May 9 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. The meeting included awards and the election of next year’s executive board.

Counc...

Clarksville adds 50 new trees to public green space thanks to state grant

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Clarksville has received a major boost to its tree inventory thanks to 50 new trees planted on public properties by Building & Facilities Maintenance, Forestry Division.

Of the new trees, 30 were planted between Smith Trahern Mansion ...

City of Clarksville to start building Downtown Parking Garage

In the second week of May, the City of Clarksville will launch site preparation for the construction of the downtown Parking Garage that is both planned and funded by the City.

The new City Parking Garage site is at First and Commerce streets adjacent to t...

Non-profit advocacy group for Puerto Rican community visits Mayor Pitts

City of Clarksville announces new business license requirements

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville Finance and Revenue and Building and Codes Departments are teaming up with a new prerequisite for business licenses.

Before being issued a business license through the Finance and Revenue Department, Building and C...

City of Clarksville commits to improving public accessibility with capital projects fund

CLARKSVILLE, TN - A $500,000 Capital Project for Accessibility Enhancements in the City, approved by City Council members in February, has gained its first two projects.

As part of this Capital Project, two service windows, one located on the first floor o...

City of Clarksville offers tax relief program, applications available through April 5

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Tax season is nearing its end, and the deadline to turn in vouchers for the State of Tennessee’s Tax Relief program is quickly approaching. 

The deadline for vouchers to be accepted at City Hall is Wednesday, April 5, a...

City of Clarksville to give away Free Tree Seedlings for Arbor Day

City of Clarksville to give away Free Tree Seedlings for Arbor Day

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Clarksville residents will be able to receive up to five free tree seedlings (per person) on March 10 at this year’s Arbor Day Celebration at Liberty Park, hoste...