CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department is planning a public meeting to provide information and receive community feedback on a proposed property acquisition at 1485 Golf Club Lane to create a community services facility.
The city is considering the acquisition of the property on Golf Club Lane for $400,000 using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. “The proposed acquisition and use of this property aligns with the goals of the CDBG program, which is intended to support viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities – primarily for low- to -moderate-income residents,” said a statement from city spokesman Casey Williams.
The site, which is the former home of Tabernacle Church, is being evaluated for use as a community services facility, focused on addressing key gaps identified in Clarksville, including:
- Case management services for at-risk families, seniors and other vulnerable residents, to include housing navigation and financial independence.
- Affordable childcare services, identified as a critical need for family self-sufficiency.
- Additional supportive services to be determined based on community need and input.
- The site will also be used to provide Severe Weather Shelter operations, offering temporary, life-saving overnight accommodations during extreme weather conditions only.
“By investing in case management, access to affordable childcare, and targeted emergency response, this project is designed to support housing stability, workforce participation, and long-term self-sufficiency, consistent with federal program objectives,” Williams said…