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Downtown Clarksville Serving as a Learning Tool for University of Louisville Students

CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 5, 2024) – Although the new downtown area in south Clarksville is still in the early stages of development, the project has been more than a decade in the making.  Residents are just beginning to see the start of what has taken years of planning, property acquisition, applications for grant funding, and...

Southern Indiana United and Clarksville Parks Unite for Youth Soccer Development
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Southern Indiana United and Clarksville Parks Unite for Youth Soccer Development

CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 2, 2024) – In an exciting development for the youth soccer community, Southern Indiana United and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announced their new partnership today. A shared effort that is poised to significantly contribute to the growth of soccer and youth sports in the region. Southern Indiana United has a...

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Riverside Drive Closure Notice

CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 2, 2024) – Riverside Drive will be closed to through traffic between Ashland Park and the eastern Town limits beginning on Monday, February 5, 2024. This closure allows crews to construct the Riverside Drive enhancement project that will upgrade storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water facilities, will provide pedestrian and bicycle amenities,...

WaWa Construction
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Construction Begins on New WaWa Gas Station in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 1, 2024) – Drivers may notice a big difference when traveling down Veterans Parkway in Clarksville.  The site which once served as home to Clarksville’s Red Robin restaurant has been completely demolished to make way for a new WaWa gas station.  The site is located at 1354 Veterans Parkway in front of...

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Emergency Responders of the Year Recognized by the Clarksville Town Council

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 30, 2024) – Law enforcement appreciation day is celebrated each year in January, so what better time to celebrate the Town of Clarksville’s excellent emergency responders of the year.  During the most recent Town Council meeting, the council recognized the Police Officer of the Year, Reserve Police Officer of the Year, and...

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Clarksville Improving Transparency by LIVE Streaming Council Meetings

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 30, 2024) – The Town of Clarksville is using technology to improve transparency with the town government.  Town officials have been working for the last year to upgrade the technology capabilities in the town’s municipal building, which includes the Town Council Chamber. Beginning on Tuesday, February 6th, all Town Council meetings will...

TEN20 Craft Brewery Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in South Clarksville
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TEN20 Craft Brewery Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in South Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 26, 2024) – TEN20 Craft Brewery is celebrating a new milestone with the opening of its first location in Southern Indiana.  Local officials, council members, and local residents packed the new south Clarksville brewery as it cut the ribbon on its new location at 1400 Main Street.  Located near the Ohio River...

Providence Volleyball Team
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State Champion Providence Pioneers Volleyball Team Honored by Clarksville Town Council

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 23, 2024) – For the second time in two years the Providence High School volleyball team was invited to attend a Clarksville Town Council meeting as honored guests.  During Monday night’s meeting, Town Council President Ryan Ramsey issued a special proclamation naming January 22, 2023 as ‘Providence High School Volleyball Day’ in...

Clarksville’s Deputy Fire Chief Receives ‘Patriotic Employer’ Award
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Clarksville’s Deputy Fire Chief Receives ‘Patriotic Employer’ Award

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 17, 2024) –  Clarksville Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Johnson is being honored for his commitment to supporting our armed forces.  Deputy Chief Johnson was recently named a ‘Patriotic Employer’ by the office of the Secretary of Defense.  Specifically, the award comes from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESRG) which...

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New Streetlights Being Installed Across the Town of Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 16, 2024) – The Town of Clarksville is shedding light on two new projects aimed at improving safety on area roadways and sidewalks.  Currently, the Town is working with Duke Energy on two separate lighting projects.  The first is a plan to replace the decorative streetlights throughout the Veterans Parkway area.  These...