City of Clarksville

What City of Clarksville does

The City of Clarksville is a municipal government headquartered at One Public Square in Clarksville, Tennessee (Montgomery County), founded in 1784 and governed by an elected City Council and Mayor (currently Joe Pitts). It employs 1,001–5,000 staff and delivers the full range of municipal services to residents, local businesses, and visitors, including natural gas and water utilities through the Gas & Water Department, electricity via affiliated CDE Lightband, public transportation through the Clarksville Transit System, parks and recreation, public safety via Clarksville Fire Rescue, permitting and licensing, parking services, stormwater management (Phase II MS4/NPDES compliance), and community development through the Neighborhood and Community Services Department (CNCS).

Its operating technology stack is a conventional integrated civic SaaS portfolio rather than a proprietary platform: the official clarksvilletn.gov site is built on CivicPlus; permitting runs on TylerHost/EnerGov and SeamlessDocs; concern intake via SeeClickFix; parks and recreation registration on rec1; newsletter and alerts on e2ma; meeting agendas and minutes on CivicClerk; job postings on GovernmentJobs.com; the zoning ordinance is hosted on Municode; and capital projects are visualized through ArcGIS StoryMaps. Distribution combines eight physical department offices, the City Hall headquarters, a mobile app, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), and the On Public Square Podcast on Spotify.

The revenue model is public-sector: municipal taxes (property and other), utility fees (Gas & Water, CDE Lightband), transactional fees for permits and parking (e.g., $30 non-refundable obstruction-permit application fee plus $25–$50 per-space-per-day charges), and intergovernmental grants such as the $150,000 implementation grant funding the new Financial Empowerment Center. Customer segments are non-commercial: residents (primary), local businesses, and visitors served through Visit Clarksville — all captive within city jurisdictional limits. Recent strategic moves include the 2025 Financial Empowerment Center launch, the planned July 2026 Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center re-opening under Parks & Recreation, the CivicClerk agenda-portal deployment, and ongoing Parking Ordinance reform review.

Name

City of Clarksville

Legal name

City of Clarksville

Website

https://cityofclarksville.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1785

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

City of Clarksville is a Tennessee municipal government providing utilities (Gas & Water, CDE Lightband), transit, parks, permitting, parking, public safety, and community services to its residents, local businesses, and visitors through digital and in-person channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Public transportation
• Permit and licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes and Fees: The city generates revenue through property taxes, utility fees (Gas and Water, CDE Lightband), and various municipal fees including permit fees, parking fees, and obstruction permit fees.
2. Federal and State Grants: The City receives grant funding from government agencies for specific programs, such as the $150,000 Financial Empowerment Center implementation grant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Clarksville is a municipal government that delivers public services to residents, businesses, and visitors within Clarksville, Tennessee. Its core offerings include Gas and Water utility services, Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, the Clarksville Transit System (CTS), permit and licensing administration, parking services, stormwater management, and online bill payment. Supporting services include community programs such as the Financial Empowerment Center and the On Public Square Podcast.

Product overview

The City of Clarksville offers a comprehensive suite of municipal services delivered through its official website and various department programs. The core offerings include Parks & Recreation managing parks and recreational facilities, Gas & Water Department providing utility services, and Clarksville Transit System (CTS) for public transportation. Supporting services include Clarksville TV3 for public programming, the On Public Square Podcast for community engagement, and a Financial Empowerment Center for residents. The city also provides digital services including online bill payment, permit applications via TylerHost/EnerGov, stormwater management compliance, parking services, and SeeClickFix-based concern reporting. These products function as part of an integrated municipal service ecosystem accessible to residents through the official website portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• On Public Square Podcast: Official podcast of the City of Clarksville
• Clarksville Parks & Recreation
• Clarksville Gas & Water
• Clarksville Transit System (CTS)
• Clarksville TV3
• Financial Empowerment Center

Products and services

• Gas and Water Department
• Parks and Recreation
• Clarksville Transit System (CTS)
• Permit Services
• Parking Services
• Stormwater Management
• Online Bill Payment
• SeeClickFix Reporting
• Financial Empowerment Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Grand Re-Opening of Senior Citizens Center scheduled for July 20 with expanded services for seniors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationCivicPlus provides the website platform powering the City of Clarksville's official website (clarksvilletn.gov), enabling municipal web presence, online services, and digital communications.
• Montgomery CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Clarksville collaborates with Montgomery County on various initiatives including Early Warning Sirens, Regional Planning Commission, and the Tourist Commission (Visit Clarksville).
• CDE LightbandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCDE Lightband is the city's electricity department providing utility services. Referenced as a linked service from the city's Living section.
• SeeClickFixcoreTechnology or IntegrationSeeClickFix platform enables residents to submit questions or concerns to the city through a public concern reporting system.
• Visit Clarksville (Tourist Commission)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClarksville Montgomery County Tourist Commission doing business as Visit Clarksville, promoting tourism and conventions in the city.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Hendersonville, TN: Tennessee city (Nashville metro, ~60,000 residents) providing municipal services including parks, recreation, permitting, and community programs. Comparable operational model and Tennessee governance environment to City of Clarksville.
• City of Knoxville, TN: Tennessee city of similar scale (~190,000 residents) providing municipal utilities (KUB), parks and recreation, transit (KAT), permitting, and public services. Comparable municipal service breadth and mid-size Tennessee operational model.
• City of Jackson, TN: Tennessee city providing comprehensive municipal services including utilities (Jackson Energy Authority), parks and recreation, and community development. Smaller scale (~70,000) but similar service model and Tennessee governance environment.
• City of Johnson City, TN: Tennessee city operating similar municipal services including parks and recreation, utilities (Water & Sewer), and community programs. Comparable mid-size Tennessee municipal operation with similar service delivery model and revenue mix.
• City of Murfreesboro, TN: Mid-size Tennessee city of approximately 170,000 residents providing nearly identical municipal services including utilities, parks and recreation, transit, and public safety. Comparable scale, service portfolio, and Tennessee governance environment to City of Clarksville.
• City of Kingsport, TN: Tennessee city providing comparable municipal services including utilities (Kingsport Power), parks and recreation, and community programs. Similar mid-size Tennessee municipal governance model and revenue structure.
• City of Franklin, TN: Fast-growing Tennessee city (~85,000 residents) with strong emphasis on parks, recreation, and community development. Comparable service portfolio and Tennessee regulatory environment, with growth profile similar to Clarksville's.
• City of Chattanooga, TN: Tennessee city of comparable size (~180,000 residents) operating similar municipal services including public utilities (EPB, Tennessee American Water), parks, transit (CARTA), and community development programs. Comparable operational scope and service breadth.
• City of Bartlett, TN: Tennessee metro city (Memphis suburb, ~60,000 residents) operating similar municipal services including parks and recreation, public safety, permitting, and community programs. Comparable service breadth and municipal governance structure.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County: Tennessee state capital and largest city (~690,000 residents) operating similar municipal services at much larger scale, including Metro Water Services, MTA transit, and Metro Parks. Same state regulatory environment with broader operational complexity than City of Clarksville.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clarksvillegovt
• YouTubeclarksvilletn.gov/youtube
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofclarksvilletn
• Instagramclarksvilletn.gov/instagram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-clarksville

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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