CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 29, 2024) – New life is coming to the long-empty Clarksville Plaza. During its meeting Tuesday night, the Clarksville Redevelopment Commission approved the sale of the property on Lewis and Clark Parkway to Rural King LLC for $2,800,000. The company plans to redevelop the property and move from its current location in...
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Clarksville Parks Department Releases Draft of New 5-Year Master Plan
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 27, 2024) – After months of planning and public meetings, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is releasing the first draft of their new 5-Year Master Plan which will span from 2024-2029. The full plan is available on the homepage of the department’s website at ClarksvilleParks.com. The master plan will serve as...
Flag Raising Scheduled for Eagle Scout Project in Lewis & Clark Park
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 16, 2023) – Clarksville residents are invited to join Boy Scout Troop 4010 and Town of Clarksville officials as we celebrate the installation of new flag poles in Lewis and Clark Park. The celebration will be held on Monday, March 4th at 6:00pm in the park. In Fall 2023, the Clarksville Parks...
State of Indiana Launches Fair and Affordable Housing Survey
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 15, 2024) – Shortages of affordable housing is a hot topic and a big problem across much of the country. According to Bankrate.com, the housing shortage is essentially a problem of supply and demand: There is not enough housing supply to meet the demand of those who want to buy. The pandemic,...
Clark Co.Health Department Issues Call for Volunteers in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February, 8, 2024) – The COVID-19 epidemic was one of the most challenging times in U.S. history. According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 1.2 million people died in the United States as a result of the virus, and another 7 million people were hospitalized. One of the things that helped us...
New Commission Hoping to Bring Art & Culture to South Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February 8, 2024) – Clarksville’s new Arts Commission hit the ground running during its first meeting on Wednesday afternoon. It was just two months ago that the Clarksville Town Council voted to create the new Arts Commission to promote and support the arts. The commission is made up of five members appointed by...
TRI-TOWNSHIP FIRE & RESCUE: Protecting North Clarksville and Beyond
CLARKSVILLE, IN (February, 7, 2024) – The Clarksville Fire Department is known for providing fast and professional service to Clarksville residents, but did you know not all residents fall in the department’s fire protection district? Hundreds of residences in northern Clarksville actually fall under the protection of Tri-Township Fire & Rescue. The area borders Sellersburg...
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
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...
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,...