The Town of Clarksville

What The Town of Clarksville does

The Town of Clarksville is an incorporated municipal government in southern Indiana, founded in 1783 as the oldest town in the state, serving approximately 22,000 residents from its Town Hall at 2000 Broadway Street, Clarksville. It operates under a council-manager form of government with a 7-member Town Council (5 district representatives plus 2 At-Large) and delivers the full slate of municipal services including police, fire, wastewater utilities, public works, planning and zoning, building inspection, parks and recreation, court services, and economic development. Key functional departments include Building Commissioner, Clerk/Treasurer, Communications, Human Resources, Police, Fire, and an Economic Development function actively pursuing redevelopment of the former Colgate building site and a new Riverfront Development Project area. The town is governed by a 7-member council and currently led by Interim Town Manager Glen Adams following the June 2026 departure of 10-year veteran Town Manager Kevin Baity, with a national search underway.

The operating model is funded through a mix of property taxes (primary), wastewater utility fees (with a rate adjustment effective January 1, 2026, billed via Pay-er Express), permits and inspection fees, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) captures from redevelopment districts, and state/federal grants (notably a $500,000 FRA planning grant for the Louisville-Indianapolis passenger rail corridor and an 80% INDOT commitment to a $7M Riverside Drive reconstruction). Distribution to residents and businesses runs through in-person service at Town Hall plus digital channels including the townofclarksville.com website, GovWell for online permits, the Pay-er Express wastewater billing portal, and a Granicus-powered meeting archive. Marketing and civic engagement are layered across Facebook, Twitter, a quarterly print and digital magazine, and recurring community events (ClarkFEST, Good Times Concert Series, Run for the Kids 5K, Santa Parade).

The business model is fundamentally a tax-and-fee-funded public utility rather than a commercial enterprise: there are no subscription products, no per-seat pricing, and no outside investors. The principal economic flywheels are (1) the Ohio River / I-65 corridor location that drives commercial attraction and tax base growth, (2) redevelopment of downtown and riverfront parcels that expand the TIF-funded capital pool, and (3) successful grant capture from INDOT, FRA, and SolSmart that supplements local capital capacity. Customer concentration is structurally low because the town is a monopoly provider to a defined residential and business population, with no disclosed revenue dependency on any single counterparty.

Name

The Town of Clarksville

Legal name

Town of Clarksville

Website

https://townofclarksville.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1783

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Town of Clarksville is Indiana's oldest municipal government, founded 1783, serving approximately 22,000 residents with police, fire, wastewater, planning, and economic development services funded by property taxes, utility fees, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Wastewater utility services
• Community development programs
• Economic development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary municipal revenue source from property taxes collected from residential and commercial properties within town limits
2. Utility/Wastewater Billing: Charges for wastewater services to residents and businesses, with rates adjusted periodically (effective January 1, 2026)
3. Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Revenue captured through TIF districts where increased property taxes from development go into TIF accounts for redevelopment projects
4. Service Fees and Permits: Various fees for building permits, business registrations, rental inspections, and other municipal services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Town of Clarksville provides municipal government services to approximately 22,000 residents and local businesses in Clarksville, Indiana. Core services include police and fire protection, wastewater utility billing, building permits and inspections, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, public works, animal control, court services, and economic development programs. The town collects property taxes and service fees to fund operations, supplemented by state and federal grants for infrastructure and capital projects.

Product overview

The Town of Clarksville operates a unified municipal website serving as the primary digital interface for residents. The core offering is the official website (townofclarksville.com), which provides access to all town services including department information, public records, and online bill payment. Additional digital modules include the GovWell Permit Portal for permit management, a wastewater billing system integrated with Payor Express for bill payments, and a meeting archive system powered by Granicus. The town also publishes a quarterly digital magazine and maintains a community alert notification system. These products work together to provide comprehensive digital government services to residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wastewater Utility Billing Service Monthly wastewater service billing for residential and commercial customers within the Town of Clarksville, with payment accepted via telephone (888-970-0420), mail, or online through the Payor Express system.
• Building Permits and Inspection Services Building permits, rental inspections, and building commissioner services available to residents, contractors, and businesses through the GovWell online permit portal.
• Police and Public Safety Services Law enforcement, crime prevention, and community policing services delivered by the Clarksville Police Department to town residents and businesses.
• Fire and Emergency Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, and rescue services provided by the Clarksville Fire Department to protect town residents and property.
• Parks and Recreation Services Public parks, recreational facilities, summer concert series, youth programs, and community events including Good Times Summer Concert Series, ClarkFEST, and Run for the Kids 5K.
• Economic Development and Redevelopment Services Economic development programs, business attraction, redevelopment projects, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district management, and partnership programs including the Riverfront Development Project and Commercial Connections events.
• Town Court Services Town court handling traffic violations, local ordinance infractions, and misdemeanor cases for the Clarksville jurisdiction.
• Public Works and Infrastructure Services Road maintenance, infrastructure construction and improvement projects, flood safety services, and public works operations serving town residents and businesses.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• One Southern Indiana (One S_IN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership for Commercial Connections events focused on economic development dialogue, community engagement, and regional business development. Town officials (Economic Development Director Tammi Gibson, Town Manager Kevin Baity) participate in discussions about Clarksville's growth and redevelopment.
• Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Metropolitan Planning Organization that secured $500,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant for Louisville-Indianapolis passenger rail corridor study. Clarksville is a key partner due to proposed rail stop location.
• Louisville MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Regional partnership for passenger rail expansion connecting Louisville to Indianapolis. Joint application with KIPDA and Town of Clarksville for FRA planning grant.
• Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation agency providing 80% funding ($5.6M of $7M) for Riverside Drive reconstruction project. Partner in regional transportation infrastructure improvements.
• MAC ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor for Riverside Drive reconstruction project valued at nearly $7 million with estimated 11-month completion timeline.
• Lochmueller GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm involved in Riverside Drive reconstruction project pre-construction planning.
• Weyland VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner working with Town and property owners on plans for the former Colgate building site.
• Strategic Government Resources (SGR)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNationally recognized local government executive recruitment firm engaged to conduct search for permanent Town Manager following Kevin Baity's departure after 10 years.
• Clark County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school systems (Clarksville Community Schools, Greater Clark County Schools, Providence High School, St. Anthony of Padua School) receiving $400,000 donation from Clarksville Redevelopment Commission.
• WHAS Crusade for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable beneficiary of annual Run for the Kids 5K, receiving half of event proceeds to support children in Southern Indiana.
• Clarksville Shop with a CopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable beneficiary of annual Run for the Kids 5K, receiving half of event proceeds to support children in Clarksville.
• Walk-On's Sports BistreauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant chain (co-owned by former NFL quarterback Drew Brees) opened new location in Clarksville, revitalizing former Logan's Roadhouse site on Lewis and Clark Parkway.
• Mission BBQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partnered with Town for September 11th memorial service honoring first responders.
• TEN20 Craft BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraft brewery opened first Southern Indiana location at 1400 Main Street in South Clarksville, near Ohio River.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of New Albany, Indiana: Neighboring Floyd County, Indiana city of similar population and economic profile along the Louisville metro edge, operating comparable municipal services, redevelopment commission, and wastewater utility.
• City of Jeffersonville, Indiana: Adjacent Clark County, Indiana city across the Ohio River from Louisville with similar mid-sized municipal operations, police/fire/public works departments, and active redevelopment activity — directly comparable in scale, region, and service mix.
• City of Madison, Indiana: Historic Indiana city on the Ohio River with comparable heritage tourism draw, historic preservation focus, and small-city municipal service profile similar to Clarksville.
• Town of Sellersburg, Indiana: Small Clark County, Indiana town with a similar population base, town manager form of government, and active growth corridor along I-65 toward Louisville.
• City of Scottsburg, Indiana: Small Scott County seat in southern Indiana of comparable population and budget scale operating similar municipal services and economic development function.
• City of Charlestown, Indiana: Adjacent Clark County, Indiana municipality operating a similar small-town council-manager government with comparable services and economic development focus on the Louisville metro fringe.
• City of Corydon, Indiana: Historic Harrison County seat in southern Indiana operating a comparable small-town government with tourism-driven economy and ongoing infrastructure investment.

Broad incumbents

• Louisville Metro Government, Kentucky: Larger merged city-county government adjacent across the Ohio River; active partner in the passenger rail corridor study and directly comparable in service breadth though materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TownClarksville
• Facebookfacebook.com/townofclarksville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/townofclarksville

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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