Representing the interests of the business community and serving as an advocate for small business. Join the Chamber today!
Founded in 1905, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly served the Clarksville-Montgomery County area for over 100 years. Hundreds of volunteer leaders have diligently pursued a common mission; to enhance the quality of living for Clarksville residents by promoting business and economic development, improving the community’s welfare and representing the interests of its members. Today, the Chamber represents over 1,000 member businesses that account for nearly 30,000 full-time employees working in start-up entrepreneurial ventures, small businesses, established professional service providers and large manufacturers. They work in retail, finance, education, healthcare, real estate, government, law, communications, transportation and every other imaginable field. To effectively represent this broad and diverse membership base, which accounts for a large portion of the Clarksville-Montgomery County workforce, Chamber volunteers and staff work daily to ensure a business-friendly environment so that existing businesses can flourish and new businesses are easily attracted to offer good jobs for our citizens. The Chamber’s efforts are tireless when it comes to promoting what’s good and what’s right about Clarksville, not only for potential businesses, residents and visitors, but also for local residents. The Chamber works closely with local, state, and federal officials to help identify and offer solutions for issues within the community that can and shoulThroughout the past century, the Chamber’s focus hasn’t changed, nor will it change for the next one. We are a community that continually improves for the benefit of all its citizens.
02/27/2026
Join us for the next Clarksville Young Professionals event! 🎉
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other professionals in our community.
Our featured speaker will be Sally Read, Director of Montgomery County Parks and Recreation .
📅 March 4, 2026
⏰ Noon to 1:00 PM
📍Wade Bourne Nature Center
2308 Rotary Park Drive
We’re thrilled to welcome Angie Callen, as our keynote speaker! Don’t miss this inspiring event celebrating women’s leadership, success, and connection.
📅 March 26, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 The Tanglewood House, 1601 Madison Street
Let’s empower, uplift, and celebrate women in business together! 💼🌟
02/20/2026
Workforce Essentials offers ServSafe Food Handler Certification and ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification to help you build your career in the food industry! 🍽️
Get certified and take the next step in food safety and excellence.
🎉Congratulations to Learning Zone on their ribbon cutting today! ✂️
Learning Zone provides trusted childcare and preschool programs for families in Clarksville. Their STEAM-inspired approach encourages children to explore, discover, and build school-readiness skills through hands-on learning experiences.
Join us in celebrating Learning Zone and their commitment to serving families in our community! 🤝
Join the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours !
We can't wait to see you there, ready to make impactful connections that will pave the way for future success and growth in our Clarksville community.
📅 February 19, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Strawberry Alley Aleworks
103 Strawberry Alley
02/18/2026
Hi, I’m Terri!
I’m passionate about the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Thinking about joining? Give me a call—I’m happy to help. 🤝
02/16/2026
In observance of Presidents Day, our office will be closed on Monday, February 16.
We will reopen on Tuesday with normal business hours and look forward to serving you then!
02/13/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Austin's Beauty College on their ribbon cutting today! ✂️
We’re so excited to celebrate this special milestone. Here’s to empowering future beauty professionals, inspiring creativity, and building bright careers ahead! 💇♀️💅💄
Wishing you continued success and a fabulous future! 🌟👏
🎉Congratulations to Uniquely Yours Lactation Services on their ribbon cutting today! ✂️
We’re excited to welcome this incredible resource to our community! Uniquely Yours offers:
🤱 Prenatal education
🍼 Breastfeeding support
💞 Postpartum services
👩👩👧 Weekly support groups
Even better — services are covered by most insurance plans, making expert care and support more accessible for families.
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Founded in 1905, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly served the Clarksville-Montgomery County area for over 100 years. Hundreds of volunteer leaders have diligently pursued a common mission; to enhance the quality of living for Clarksville residents by promoting business and economic development, improving the community’s welfare and representing the interests of its members.
Today, the Chamber represents over 1,000 member businesses that account for nearly 30,000 full-time employees working in start-up entrepreneurial ventures, small businesses, established professional service providers and large manufacturers. They work in retail, finance, education, healthcare, real estate, government, law, communications, transportation and every other imaginable field.
To effectively represent this broad and diverse membership base, Chamber volunteers and staff work daily to ensure a business-friendly environment so that existing businesses can flourish and new businesses are easily attracted to offer good jobs for our citizens.
The Chamber’s efforts are tireless when it comes to promoting Clarksville, not only for potential businesses and visitors, but also for local residents. The Chamber works closely with local, state and federal officials to help identify and offer solutions for issues within the community.
Throughout the past century, the Chamber’s focus hasn’t changed, nor will it change for the next one. We are a community that continually improves for the benefit of all its citizens.
Chairman and Board of Directors
Chairman - Keith Bennett, First Financial Bank
Chair-Elect, 1st Vice-Chair - Paul Turner, Ajax Distributing Co.
Immediate Past Chairman - Jay Albertia, Progressive Directions, Inc.
Legal Council - Jamie Durrett, Batson Nolan
Secretary-Treasurer - Kasey Hempel, Legends Bank
Membership Services - Julie Parks, First Financial Bank
Military Affairs - Catherine Bertoldi, Alpha Dental
Public & Community Affairs - Sara Golden, F&M Bank
Business Development - Lorie Jackson, Regions Bank
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Casey Jenkins Rob Holleman
Daniel Binkley Alex Villa
Luci Armitstead Marco Medici
Lance Morgan Dr. Mike Carrigan
Mercy Neysmith James Corlew
Bob Upton Grayson Smith
Amber Anderson Enoch Moeller
Jessica Goldberg
EX-OFFICIO
Senator Bill Powers
Rep. Jason Hodges
Rep. Curtis Johnson
Rep. Jay Reedy
Mayor Joe Pitts
Mayor Jim Durrett
Col. Jeremy Bell
Suzanne Langford
Alisa White
Millard House
Kyle Luther
Staff
Melinda Shepard, Executive Director
Phil Harpel, Military and Government Relations
Jennifer Lawson, Events/Member Relations