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Behind the Response: Clarksville Firefighters Train Year-Round to Stay Ready
When an emergency happens, residents see Clarksville firefighters arrive ready to respond. What they do not always see are the many hours of training, testing and preparation that happen long before the call comes in. For the Clarksville Fire Department, staying ready is a…
Eagle Scout Project Will Improve Trail Safety and Wayfinding at Lapping Park
A local Eagle Scout project is moving forward with plans to make the trail system at Lapping Memorial Park easier to navigate and safer for visitors. Logan Conklin is working toward his Eagle Scout rank with a project focused on improving trail wayfinding throughout the park. His…
Clarksville Arts Commission Receives $4,000 Grant for Public Art Project
The Clarksville Arts Commission has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Indiana Arts Commission to support a new public art project celebrating an important piece of Clarksville history. The grant will help fund a large-scale exterior mural on the Town of Clarksville’s Public…
Clarksville Police Department Partners with LAW Publications for Community Safety Program
The Clarksville Police Department is expanding its community outreach and education efforts through a partnership with LAW Publications to provide additional safety resources to Clarksville residents. Community education has long been an important part of CPD’s approach to…
Touch-A-Truck and Movie in the Park Brings Clarksville Families Together for a Fun Evening
Clarksville families had the chance to climb, explore, play and spend an evening together during this year’s Touch-A-Truck and Movie in the Park put on by Clarksville Parks and Recreation. The event brought an impressive collection of vehicles and equipment together in one place,…
Texas Roadhouse Continues Its Clarksville Story With New Location
A familiar Clarksville favorite is getting a new home. Construction is moving along on the new Texas Roadhouse location, and for many residents, the progress is especially exciting because of the restaurant’s longstanding connection to Clarksville. Clarksville is proud to be the…
Clarksville to End Municipal Payment of Fire Hydrant Fees
At its August 18th meeting, the Clarksville Town Council approved Ordinance 2026-G-15 on second reading, changing how public fire protection costs charged by Indiana American Water are paid in Clarksville. The change does not create a new fire protection cost. Indiana American…
Clarksville Police Department Welcomes International Leaders
The work being done by the Clarksville Police Department recently earned international attention, as the department was selected not once, but twice to host delegations from around the world. The visits gave Clarksville officers an opportunity to share their approach to policing…
A New Chapter Begins for a Clarksville Tradition: Parkwood Elementary Opens Its New Home
For nearly six decades, Parkwood Elementary School has been a cornerstone of the Clarksville community. It is a place where generations of students have learned, grown, and built lifelong memories, while dedicated teachers and staff have helped shape countless young lives. On…
Clarksville Updates Ordinances to Address Data Centers
As technology continues to evolve, communities across Indiana are beginning to face new questions about how large-scale data centers fit into long-term planning. To stay ahead of those conversations, the Clarksville Town Council recently approved ordinances updating both the…