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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 of Clarksville, local DAR chapter recognize U.S. Constitution Week

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts presented a proclamation on Monday, September 18, 2023, to the local Captain William Edmiston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), in recognition of U.S. Constitution Week.

On hand at Clarksville City Hall on beh...

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...

Clarksville, Montgomery County remembers 9/11

Celebrate Riverfest’s finale

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Join the City of Clarksville along the banks of the Cumberland River, on Sept. 9-10, 2023, to celebrate the finale of the Riverfest festival.

Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest-running community festival and brings ...

Haven Madison to Headline Sunday Night at Riverfest

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –Get ready for a sensational musical experience as Clarksville’s own Haven Madison takes the stage as the final headliner for Riverfest. Her electrifying performance is scheduled for September 10, on the Publix Stage...

Headlining Acts Revealed for Saturday Night at Riverfest

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Prepare for an unforgettable evening of country music as Country headliners Little Texas & Tyler Rich with special guest Ryan Griffin take the stage at Riverfest on Saturday, September 9 at McGregor Park.

Little Texas, Ty...

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: Labor Day, a celebration of people, and commitment, in Clarksville

Maybe like everyone, I’m reminded at this time of year, as late summer begins to blend into early autumn, of the central idea behind the creation of our annual federal holiday, Labor Day.

What is Labor Day, and what does it really call attention ...

City offices to close September 4 to observe Labor Day

City offices to close September 4 to observe Labor Day

CLARKSVILLE, TN. –  City of Clarksville offices will close Monday, Sept. 4 to observe the Labor Day federal holiday.

City Public Safety departments will be on duty a...

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...

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, ...

Women of Clarksville Expo returns August 19

CLARKSVILLE, TN - There are only a few days left until the Women of Clarksville Expo, which will be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Saturday, Aug 19, from 10 a.m - 3 p.m. Here’s what you need to know about parking and what to expect at...

Roofing work to begin at Clarksville City Hall

Tessa Luntz named City Human Resources Director

Tessa Luntz has been named Director of Human Resources for the City of Clarksville, effective immediately.

Having most recently served as the department’s Deputy Director and as Interim Director when the top position was vacated, Luntz now perman...

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 Court Clerk to have new hours

The Clarksville City Court Clerk's office will have new office hours beginning August 1, 2023.

The new hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Clarksville City Court has jurisdiction in cases involving viola...

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 Building & Codes Department announces offices closures

Spring Alley closed for utility work

UPDATE 7/14/23 9:00: The sidewalk along Commerce Street from the corner of the Cumberland Parking Garage to First Street will also be closed in order to reroute fiber optic and gas lines buried in the area. The sidewalk is expected to remain closed for th...

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...

City details interim leadership changes

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

Albatross folk art from Storybook Trail presented at City Hall

Clarksville moves forward on sidewalk projects, receives $450,000 grant

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville has more than 16 sidewalk projects under way to improve livability and walkability in Clarksville, many of which are preparing to enter the final phases of completion. 

One of these projects, located on Gr...

Clarksville receives statewide award for Excellence in Police Services

To combat increasing violent crime and improve services, the Clarksville Police Department has implemented new programs aimed at the city’s youth, mental health services, and in-house health and wellness to better help officers serve the public....

City bids fond farewell to HR Director Will Wyatt

Amid laughter and moments of reflection, the City of Clarksville bade a fond farewell to Will Wyatt, Director of Human Resources, on Wednesday afternoon. 

Wyatt is entering the private sector. His service with the City began on Dec. 15, 2008. He l...

Celebrate Independence Day at Liberty Park

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – It’s become one of the biggest summertime traditions around! The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 3 at Liberty Park. 

The free event will include a li...

The City of Clarksville notes fireworks regulations, safety tips

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

In Clar...

Stiffer penalties planned for speeding in City's neighborhoods

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

Clarksville Parks and Recreation's Annual Farm to Table Dinner Returns

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its annual Farm to Table dinner presented by Altra Federal Credit Union.

It is a premier event that celebrates local agriculture and culinary talen...

City of Clarksville Gets Federal Grant For Traffic Safety Planning

'Street Food On The Square' returns June 26

Billy Dunlop & Robert Clark Parks will temporarily close for Sleep Under the Stars Campout

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Billy Dunlop and Robert Clark parks will be closed on Saturday, June 17m and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 18, as Clarksville Parks & Recreation hosts the Sleep Under the Stars Campout.

The Blueway access points ...

City of Clarksville gives second quarter update on key road projects

City offices to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – City of Clarksville offices will be closed and City employees will have a paid holiday on Monday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth as an official City holiday.

City pools, golf courses, and recreation centers will be closed as w...

Census: Clarksville leads Tennessee in annual population growth

Finance and Revenue Office to close early on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville’s Finance and Revenue Department will close early on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 for staff development. Revenue Collections at both City Hall and the North Service Center will close at 11 a.m. 

During...

Liberty Park Pond to close for Fishing Rodeo

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) Youth Fishing Rodeo will take place Saturday, June 10 at the Liberty Park pond. Effective Tuesday, June 6, the pond will be closed to public fishing in preparation for the event....

CDE Lightband hosts Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo

City of Clarksville and Montgomery County jointly protect nature's pollinators

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Presents Wonder Kids Triathlon

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the upcoming Wonder Kids Triathlon, a fun-filled event designed to promote physical activity and good sportsmanship among children ages 3 to 12. 

This non-compe...

Billy Dunlop Streambank Restoration set to start in early June

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Cumberland River Compact, is proud to announce the launch of the Billy Dunlop Streambank Restoration Project. 

This significant initiative aims to restore a...

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

Outdoor pool season returns May 27

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated swimming pools for the summer season. Starting Saturday, May 27, residents and visitors alike can dive into the refreshing waters of Swan Lake and B...

City of Clarksville offices to close for Memorial Day

CLARKSVILLE, TN - City of Clarksville offices will close Monday, May 29 to observe Memorial Day.

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

Clarksville Transit System will be closed as well. No reg...

Clarksville Parks & Recreation Requests Public Input for Bel-Aire Park Improvement Project

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –Clarksville Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to provide public input for the Bel Aire Park Improvement Project. 

These discussions will be held on May 30 at Kleeman Recreation Center and May 31 at Bel-Aire ...

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,...

Public Notice: City of Clarksville applies for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding

The City of Clarksville has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding through the Tennessee Emergency Management (TEMA) as a sub-recipient. 

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (N...

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

Ms. Peg Jimenez, soon 102, honored by City, County, and State

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...

You can bid on the City of Clarksville's surplus personal assets. Here's how:

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...

Keri Lovato takes interim seat in Clarksville City Council Ward 12

Keri Lovato has been selected  by the Clarksville City Council, from a field of applicants, to assume the role of interim City Councilperson for Ward 12.

The seat had been vacated by Trisha Butler. Lovato was administered the oath of office from C...

Clarksville Downtown Market opens May 13

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –The Clarksville Downtown Market presented by CDE Lightband will have its 2023 grand opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at Public Square.

The Clarksville Downtown Market is a weekly open-air market featuring farmers and art...

City of Clarksville observes Children's Mental Health Acceptance Day

Thursday, May 11, 2023, has been proclaimed Children's Mental Health Acceptance Day in the City of Clarksville, and across the nation. 

Shown from left formalizing the Clarksville proclamation are Melanie Marhover, Certified Family Suppor...

Front entrance to 106 Public Square closed until May 22

City Council honors NWHS Unified Track Sectionals Team

Old terracotta arch to be removed at 106 Public Square

On Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9, weather permitting, crews for B.R. Miller Company will be removing the old terracotta arch from the entrance of 106 Public Square.

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...

City employees raise over $1,000 for United Way

No one puts the fun in fundraiser like our City of Clarksville workforce!

Yesterday concluded our charity cornhole tournament, where 40 teams came together to raise $1,052 for United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region! Thank you to everyone that partici...

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...

Patriotic Day observed by Clarksville City Council

In executive session on Thursday afternoon, April 27, 2023, the Clarksville City Council observed Patriotic Day, the fourth of five consecutive daily observances in Month of the Military Child Spirit Week. It was a day for wearing red, white and blue to h...

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 Council expected to fill vacant seat for Ward 12 in May

City Council expected to fill vacant seat for Ward 12 in May

Appointed member will fill the seat for remainder of Butler’s unexpired term 

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –  City Council members will choose a new member to replace Trisha Butle...

Month of the Military Child proclamation

Mayor Joe Pitts and the Clarksville City Council recognized, by state and local proclamations, April as Month of the Military Child. Ward 2 Councilperson Deanna McLaughlin was named Tennessee's first Commissioner to the Military Interstate Childr...

City of Clarksville completes mobile data assessments of streets

The City of Clarksville recently launched a sophisticated data collection project to inventory the conditions of all streets that it oversees.

Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS) from  Austin, Texas, was retained to do the work. RAS is a nationwide ...

Framed bald eagle photograph donated to City

With life-long roots in the northern middle Tennessee/southern Kentucky area, art photographer Lea Braun and her husband, Matthew, have moved back to the Clarksville area from Illinois, and came to the City Mayor's Office Monday afternoo...

'Street Food On The Square' coming to Downtown Clarksville

This Spring and Summer, on the last Monday of each month, Downtown Clarksville is the place to be for food trucks, and a wide array of global cuisines.

The administration of the Clarksville Parking Commission will host "Street Food On The Square,"...

TDOT Commissioner Eley talks Transportation Modernization Act in Clarksville

A visit to Clarksville late last week from Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner and Deputy Gov. Butch Eley helped regional government agency leaders conceptualize how key road projects and other transportation concerns fit into TDOT’s newly...

Vietnam War Veterans Day Message

Vietnam War Veterans Day Message

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Today, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we remember the lives of those American Armed Service members and their families who sacrificed so much during the Vietnam Conflict.

According to 2021 census dat...

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...

City of Clarksville employees celebrate years of service at 2023 Pin Breakfast

City of Clarksville employees celebrate years of service at 2023 Pin Breakfast

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville celebrated employees for years of continued service yesterday at its annual Employee Pin Breakfast.

The event recognizes city employees ...

Clarksville elected officials sworn in

 Clarksville elected officials sworn in

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and seven members of the City Council were administered the oath of office in a special council session held Wednesday afternoon at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

Mayor ...

Downtown Parking free every Monday and Friday throughout December

Downtown Parking free every Monday and Friday throughout December

CLARKSVILLE, TN. – The City of Clarksville will waive all downtown parking fees every Friday and Monday throughout the month of December.

Last year, the City implemented ‘Local Busin...

Only two days left, donate to Wreaths Across America

Only two days left, donate to Wreaths Across America

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Wreaths Across America is right around the corner, and, with hundreds still needed, there are only two days left to sponsor wreaths.

National Wreaths Across America Day is held simultane...

Local and nonprofits invited to Community Block Grant workshop hosted by Neighborhood and Community

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The City of Clarksville Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is hosting a series of workshops to help local and regional nonprofits apply for Community Development Block Grant Funds in FY 2023-2024.

The department will hold t...

Dunbar Cave Road to close Monday night, Nov. 28 for repaving

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Dunbar Cave Road will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, Nov. 28, as contractors for the Clarksville Street Department begin repaving the road.

Crews will be paving Dunbar Cave Road from Wilma Rudolph Road to Barnhill Road, beginning ...

Clarksville Police Department to Add Wellness Counselor to Staff with COPS Grant

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. –  The Clarksville Police Department was awarded a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on October 13, 2022.  The grant was awarded under t...

Wreaths Across America set for Dec. 17, wreaths needed

CLARKSVILLE, TN – 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. 17 at 9 a.m. to remember and honor their legacy and ...

City of Clarksville leaders take on AleX’s Challenge: “Spend a Day in My Wheels”

City of Clarksville leaders take on AleX’s Challenge: “Spend a Day in My Wheels”

CLARKSVILLE, TN - Alex Johnson is on a mission to change the way communities approach accessibility for disabled citizens. On Oct. 4, that mission brought him to Clarksville, ...

Real ID services available at City Hall, North Clarksville Service Center starting Wednesday

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn - The City of Clarksville will begin offering Real ID services both at City Hall and at the North Clarksville Service Center beginning this Wednesday, October 5.

As of now, the only place in Clarksville to apply for Real ID is the Driver ...

Clarksville Parks and Recreation receives national accreditation

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department earned its place among the nation’s top parks and recreation agencies with its accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation A...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

Slayden Circle and Hillwood Drive water outage for water main leak repair

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water has turned off water service on Slayden Circle and Hillwood Drive for water main leak repair.

Low water pressure may also affect the vicinity during the work.

The water main leak repair wor...

Franklin Street area water outage and road closure planned

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water has planned a water outage on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 10 p.m. on Franklin Street and S. 2nd Street for water valve replacement. The following streets and roads will be included in the wat...

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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...

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...

Gas & Water observes National 811 Day

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Clarksville Gas & Water is excited to recognize National 811 Day on Aug. 11 or 8/11 on the calendar! This date serves as a natural reminder to always call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked ...

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...

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...

Spring Alley closed for utility work

UPDATE 7/14/23 9:00: The sidewalk along Commerce Street from the corner of the Cumberland Parking Garage to First Street will also be closed in order to reroute fiber optic and gas lines buried in the area. The sidewalk is expected to remain closed for th...

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...

City details interim leadership changes

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...

Clarksville Gas uses innovative technique for natural gas pipeline improvement project

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Gas Department began a 12-inch high pressure natural gas pipeline improvement project in early May on Highway 41-A South and is excited to announce the use of an innovative technique, cross compression, by Ve...

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

Gas & Water plans online and phone payment system maintenance

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water has planned customer payment system maintenance to begin after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, through Monday, June 26, at 8 a.m. During this time the customer online and pay-by-phone payment feat...

City offices to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – City of Clarksville offices will be closed and City employees will have a paid holiday on Monday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth as an official City holiday.

City pools, golf courses, and recreation centers will be closed as w...

Census: Clarksville leads Tennessee in annual population growth

UPDATE: MAIN STREET OPEN (Section of Main Street closed due to sinkhole)

UPDATE:  Clarksville Gas & Water utility construction workers repaired the sinkhole on Main Street and reopened the road to through traffic early today.

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water has closed a section of Main ...

Natural gas system upgrade work to commence on Highway 41-A South

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water will begin a 180-day natural gas system upgrade project on May 1, 2023 on a section of Highway 41A South between Bagwell Road and West Stroudsville Road. 

A Gas & Water hired contracto...

Gas & Water observes April as National Safe Digging Month

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

Gas & Water announces customer utility bill changes coming

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water will soon implement important changes on monthly customer utility bills beginning May 1, 2023.

Gas & Water utility bill statements are due upon receipt; however, the normal 30 days to pay will ...

Gas & Water observed Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water observed the national Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day today! This recognition is a time when communities such as ours give recognition to the employees who provide one of their most val...

$60,000 in Funding Awarded to Four Cities For Lead Reduction Projects Nationwide

WASHINGTON DC — The Healthy Babies Bright Futures’ (HBBF) Bright Cities program is thrilled to announce their latest round of grant funding for cities across the US that proposed lead service line replacement projects. The awards, tota...

Gas & Water online and pay-by-phone customer payment access to be temporarily down

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Gas & Water online and pay-by-phone customer bill payment features will be down temporarily on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 4 a.m. until approximately 12 p.m. for system maintenance.

This maintenance is necessary ...

Water restrictions lifted for Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water has lifted temporary voluntary water restrictions for Clarksville effective immediately. Citizens may return to normal water usage.

Early today, Gas & Water managers performed a water system ev...

Mandatory water restrictions downgraded to voluntary

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water completed repair work to a 30-inch water transmission line break on Tuesday, Jan. 17, and has downgraded current Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions to Stage 1 voluntary water restrictions of its...

UPDATE 2: Mandatory water restrictions effective immediately for Clarksville

Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 2:06 p.m.

UPDATE 2: Mandatory water restrictions remain effective until further notice for Clarksville citizens due to a 30-inch water transmission line break on Ashland City Road that developed during the early morning hours on ...

Gas & Water shares cold weather precautions

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water shares important preventive cold weather precautions to help residents prepare for the forecast of freezing temperatures late this week and throughout the winter months. Please keep the following ...

Clarksville Gas & Water Alerts Public of Misleading Direct Mail Marketing Tactics

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville Gas & Water is aware of recent misleading direct mail marketing tactics occurring in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area. Some citizens recently received a packaged water test kit labeled as “Cla...

Gas & Water celebrates Public Natural Gas Week, Oct. 2-8

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  – Clarksville Gas & Water joins natural gas systems across the nation to celebrate national Public Natural Gas Week, Oct. 2-8. This annual event is celebrated across the nation to build public awareness about the...

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...

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 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 ...