On Public Square

On Public Square

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On Public Square episodes

  • 12. Get your game on at F2 Con

    This week, I'm joined by the folks behind Clarksville's own ESports tournament, F2Con!


    F2CON Website: www.f2con.com   

    F2CON Registration (StartGG): https://www.start.gg/tournament/f2con-2023/details

    Discord: https://discord.com/channels/906225813517664296/906225813517664298

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/F2CONgaming

    F2CON X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/F2CONgaming

    39 min
  • 8. Women of Clarksville Expo 2023

    On this episode, we're meeting executive associate Stephanie Jenkins and Clarksville's First Lady, Cynthia Pitts, to talk about faith, leadership, and the third annual Women of Clarksville Expo!


    Want to be a vendor at this year's expo? Apply at https://bit.ly/3N571Nu


    Learn more about Women of Clarksville at https://www.facebook.com/WomenofClarksville

    24 min
  • 7. Serving the community with Clarksville Police Department

    On this episode, we're joined by officer Dallin Bridges and Lt. Ben Blackmon of Clarksville Police Department to talk about becoming a CPD officer, the community relations unit, the importance of public trust.


    If you are interesting in becoming a Clarksville Police Officer, visit

    bit.ly/clarksvillepd

    38 min
  • 6. Riverfest: Past, Present, Future

    On this episode, we're joined by Parks and Recreation Event Planning Supervisor Maggie Houts as well Lee Erwin and Ryan Ploekelman from 5 Star Media and Clarksville Now to discuss Clarksville's premier festival, Riverfest.

    What's your favorite Riverfest memory?

    53 min
  • 5. Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Marylou Mattingly and Joseph Guttierrez
    No Jimmy this week, but Casey is joined my Marylou Mattingly and Joseph Gutierrez to talk about AAPI Heritage Month and an upcoming celebration!
    Marylou is President of Kadiwa Filipino American Association of Clarksville, Regional Executive Vice President of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, and Executive Vice President of the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Tennessee.
    Joseph is the director of API Middle TN, a nonprofit organization working towards racial justice by building API community, lifting API voices, and celebrating API identities
    Learn more about about AAPI Heritage Month at https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov/.
    Links
    API Middle TN: https://www.apimidtn.org/
    Kadiwa Filipino International Association of Clarksville: https://kadiwaofclarksville.weebly.com/
    National Federation of Filipino American Associations: https://naffaa.org/
    The Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce: https://fpachamber.com/
    20 min
  • 4. Healing others with Joshua Forbess

    One this episode, we are joined by Joshua Forbess, Clarksville Police Departments new wellness counselor. An Army veteran, Josh was injured while serving in the 101st Airborne Division.

    As Wellness Counselor. he's leading the charge to advance mental health and wellness for Clarksville's police officers.


    Fisher House of Fort Campbell: https://blanchfield.tricare.mil/Patient-Resources/Fisher-House


    Content Warnings:

    Death: 7:18

    Aircraft Failure resulting in death and injury/: 9:50-10:45

    Burn injuries: 10:47-11:10

    coma: 11:52

    Drug use/overdose

    54 min
  • 3. Get the Lead Out! (Lavon Bracey and Michelle Klein)

    This week, we spoke with Lavon and Michelle from the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services about an incredible new program protecting families from lead poisoning.

    To learn more about the Lead Safe Housing Program, go to https://www.cityofclarksville.com/1183/Lead-Safe-Housing-Program#:~:text=About%20the%20Program,in%20homes%20built%20before%201978.

    19 min

About On Public Square

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On Public Square is a City of Clarksville Podcast in which Jimmy Settle and Casey Williams from the city's communications department sit down with their colleagues to learn who they are and what they do for our citizens.