“People ask us why we do what we do…because we are called to love people. “ Sherry Nicholson, Founder Photo by: YAIPaks
Millan Enterprises supports many non-profit organizations, including Clarksville homeless shelter YAIPaks Outreach. We have had the opportunity to meet several amazing individuals who have dedicated their lives to leading and contributing to these organizations. We deeply value the hard work and mission of helping others in our community and around the world.
Our March non-profit highlight is for YAIPaks Outreach, who directly impact the Clarksville and Nashville communities.
YAIPaks Outreach is a non-profit organization that provides support and hope to Clarksville’s homeless community. Sherry Nicholson founded YAIPaks Outreach back in January 2016 with the intention of reminding those who feel as if they are lost and forgotten in this world, that they are still important.
YAIPaks is unique in their mission, because they do not wait for individuals to come to them. Their mission is to bring resources and supplies to different sites around Montgomery County in order to help individuals who are going through homelessness. Sherry, and everyone involved with this mission, have seen how such small gestures have huge impacts on the homeless. They also visit encampments, where many homeless individuals stay, and deliver boxes of food and other toiletries.
Looking Toward the Future
YAIPaks has already built two micro homes for the homeless community in Nashville. They are very small, but they offer shelter and serve as a transitional home until the occupants can afford something else. YAIPaks hopes to continue to build more micro homes in Nashville, and begin building in Clarksville as well.
YAIPaks is always looking for helping hands to support their mission. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to visit the warehouse on Monday from 9am to 12pm and Thursday from 5pm to 8pm to help accept, sort, and prepare donations.
If you would like to donate items to YAIPaks, here are a few items they are currently accepting:
Companies should consider making their business pet-friendly to boost employee morale! A 2012 study explored the effects of dogs at work regarding the stress and perception of job satisfaction and organizational support. The results found that employees with dogs at work experienced a decline in stress, while those without the office dog present, or those who did not own a pet, experienced an increase in stress levels.
“Having an office pet just relieves the everyday stress work brings, it gives me something to take my mind off things.”
At Millan Enterprises, we take pride in being a pet-friendly workspace. Our mascot Kobe brings joy to our employees and assist them in their daily tasks.
Millan Enterprises lovely mascot Kobe.
What are the benefits and how do you know if being pet-friendly is the right fit for your company? Well we are glad you asked!
The Benefits of Office Pets
Stress Reducer & Increased Productivity
Have you ever gone home after a long day and just wanted to be with your pet? A furry friend, or even a scaly one, is ideal for relieving stress and an opportunity to increase your productivity in the workplace. Pets make the work environment more comfortable and provide companionship for your employees. Your work environment can be your home away from home.
If an employee has hit a level of stress they can no longer handle, they have an opportunity to step back and play with the office pet or gaze at them swimming in the fishbowl. Then to go back to work feeling rejuvenated and cause an increase in office productivity. Makenzie Wert, leasing agent at Millan Enterprises says “Office pets give me happy endorphins when I pet them,” this, helping relieve stress during the work day.
Is your company looking for ways to improve employee retention? A study by Nationwide, in partnership with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), showcases thatpets in the office can do just that – improve employee retention!
88 percent of employees who work for a pet friendly company plan to stay with the company for the next 12 months versus 73 percent who work in non-pet friendly workplaces
91 percent of employees who work for a pet friendly company feel the company supports their physical health and wellness versus 59 percent who work in non-pet friendly workplaces.
How Do You Know if it is the Right Fit for Your Company?
There are many factors to take into account before making the switch or even enhancing the overall experience in a pet-friendly workspace. Things companies should consider in preparation to having a pet-friendly workspace:
The company’s day-to-day activities, some environments may not be suitable for pets to be in
“The office mascot [of Millan Enterprises], Kobe, frequently visits the office. His presence helps me not take myself too seriously. His playful, spunky nature reminds me that it’s okay to have fun at work.”
Do you have office pets at your work? Showcase your office pets with us by commenting below! We all need a little animal cuteness in our lives. #MillanEnterprisesOfficeMascot
Clarksville, TN has so many unique and exciting things to do. From outdoor recreation activities to DIRTcar racing, seasonal festivals, and even local shopping, there is something for everyone! Whether you are new to Clarksville, TN or a local native, this list can inspire you to get out in the community and participate in the unique culture.
Know of something awesome to do that is not on our list? Comment below to add to the conversation.
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Whoever says that local isn’t the best has not been to Clarksville, Tennessee. We are blessed with an abundance of local eateries throughout the area that not only offer an amazing atmosphere, but delicious cuisine as well. Our Millan Leasing Agents have reviewed their top five favorite local restaurants in Clarksville, TN:
“Yada has got to be the coolest casual Cafe in Clarksville. Better yet, I’d say the vibe is better than most hip Nashville joints serving up a similar menu. The food is fresh and the staff is friendly, what more could you want? Yada is the best mix of big city energy and small town feel.” –Josh Ward, Commercial Leasing Agent.
Photo Courtesy of Yada Yada Yada Deli Instagram: @yadayadadeli
“Choppin’ Block has the best selections of butchered meats in town. They also sell a variety of side items: my personal favorite is the twice baked potato.” –Kacy Kemmer, Senior Leasing Agent.
Photo Courtesy of The Choppin’ Block Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butcheredmeatsandhomemadeeats/
“If you’re looking for a fun atmosphere with fantastic diner food, Johnny’s is the place to go. I personally love diners that take you back in time with old school decor, cash only (they do have an ATM inside though), and extremely affordable food. Whenever my husband and I have visitors in town, we recommend getting juicy burgers at Johnny’s with them.” –Ashlynn Gansheimer, Leasing Agent. Photo Courtesy of Johnny’s Big Burger Instagram: @johnnys_big_burger
“My husband and I love gyros. We were looking for a good place for them in Clarksville and stumbled across Sam’s on Tiny Town Road. Great service and great place to eat. They have lots of sauce and topping choices for their gyros. Reasonably priced and huge portions!”
–Makenzie Wert, Leasing Agent.
“My experience was with my parents and husband. We went for some authentic seafood and we were not disappointed. It’s a fun place to eat and the service was great. You can choose your spice level and get a broil big enough to share. All in all, a great place for families or a fun night out.” –Brittany Ramsey, Leasing Agent.
Photo Courtesy of Storming Crab Instagram: @stormingcrab
A few local restaurants that were close to our top five include:
Homes for Rent in Clarksville TN Near Parks for Active Kids
Most children have a lot of energy, and one of the factors parents must consider when looking for a new home is whether there are outdoor recreation opportunities where children can be active. There are many homes for rent in Clarksville TN near some great parks where kids can run off their energy.
Liberty Park at Clarksville Marina (Cumblerland Drive) offers a sports field for children to kick a ball around and hone their skills. It also features a 10-acre fishing pond, community-built playground, a walking trail, boat ramp and dog park.
Valleybrook Park at 213 Crossland Avenue has sand volleyball courts, a walking trail, playground equipment, and open space to run.
Clarksville Greenway is great for families who like to hike or bike. The wooded trail will make you feel like you’re really getting away from it all, but it’s located conveniently on Pollard Road.
Before you know it the warm weather will be back and kids will be looking for a place to cool down and have fun. Beachaven Swimming Pool on Gaylewood Drive offers two pools for community members to use for either exercise or recreational use.
When looking for a new home, if there are children in the family it’s important to consider what facilities are close by for them to find exercise and amusement. Clarksville offers many parks that children and adults alike can enjoy when the weather is nice. They provide kids a way to burn energy and get fit while having fun.
If you’re looking for a new home, we have many options of houses or apartments of different sizes in the Clarksville area. If you are looking for something close to one of these parks, please contact us at 931-538-6049!
If you’re a soldier being stationed at Ft. Campbell, you know that your life involves uprooting your family often. If you’re fortunate, they’re up for the adventure and ready to make new friends and travel along side you, remembering that home is wherever you are together.
We would love to make the transition for you as smooth and easy as possible, by showing you Fort Campbell houses for rent. You can let us know what your housing allowance is, and we can start searching for listings in your price range before you even get to Ft. Campbell, so we have homes ready to show you as soon as you arrive in the area.
We want you to have a place where your family feels comfortable and safe, while you’re serving our country. One of the best ways we can thank you for your service is to find you a great home to live in as long as you are stationed at Ft. Campbell.
Once you’re all settled in, check out a few of the local favorites that will help you start to feel like you’ve found a place to call home. Mugsy’s serves amazing coffee near the base. You have to take a day to explore Mammoth Cave National Park, where you can have a little adventure in a giant system of caves. We also think you’ll love the Riverwalk area in downtown Clarksville.
We would be happy to give you a few other recommendations of favorite parks, restaurants or anything else that would help you feel at home. Please contact us at 931-538-6049 and let us get started on your home or apartment search!
This versatile room is specifically designed to optimize productivity and facilitate engagement across a spectrum of professional functions. It serves as the ideal venue for concentrated corporate team training sessions, offering a dedicated, distraction-free environment conducive to focused learning and professional development. Furthermore, the space is excellently suited for planning retreats, providing an off-site setting that encourages creative ideation, strategic discourse, and the establishment of consensus among executive leadership or project-based teams.
Details:
Size: 727 SQ FT
Capacity: 10- 50 guests
Rate: $100 per hour
Amenities: a TV display and high-speed Wi-Fi access.
The Millan Aviation Hangar represents our most distinctive and expansive venue, providing a truly unforgettable setting for substantial corporate functions, gala dinners, and community assemblies. This unique space offers an impressive, open-plan configuration complemented by high, soaring ceilings and a raw, industrial aesthetic—an expansive canvas prepared for your specific design vision. Prospective organizers should be aware that all audio-visual equipment and climate control systems must be procured and installed independently for the duration of the event.
Details:
Size: 10,043 SQ FT
Capacity: 300+
Rate: Starting at $150 per hour, subject to change based on events needs
Amenities: Industrial aesthetic with raw, open-concept space and ample parking.
Blair Terrace offers a versatile environment designed to facilitate teamwork and strategic decision-making. The facility is equipped to accommodate diverse requirements, featuring small, informal collaboration spaces for swift discussions as well as larger, structured conference facilities suitable for significant presentations or comprehensive workshop settings.
Details:
Size: 2581 SQ FT
Capacity: 10 – 50 guests
Rate: $150 per hour
Amenities: a TV display, individual climate control, and high-speed Wi-Fi access.
This venue is optimally suited for small team gatherings, client consultations, or private discussions, accommodating up to four individuals. It provides an environment conducive to concentration and productivity, facilitating effective and purposeful communication and maximizing collaborative time.
The West Wing Board Room provides an intimate venue for productive discussion and strategic decision-making, accommodating up to eight individuals. This space is ideally configured to facilitate a focused meeting.
Details:
Size: 210 SQ FT
Capacity: 8 guests
Rate: $50 per hour
Amenities: Whiteboard TV, climate control, and WIFI access.
The Jack Turner Training Room is an adaptable space well-suited for hosting professional workshops, seminars, or corporate day retreats, with a capacity for up to twenty participants. It is frequently utilized for hands-on workshops, offering an engaging environment that fosters active participation. This space is optimal for curating and elevating both continued professional development and educational opportunities.
Details:
Size: 354 SQ FT
Capacity: 20 guests
Rate: $75 per hour
Amenities: Features include a flexible layout, Whiteboard TV, video conferencing, climate control, and WIFI access.
Named in honor of Leo Millan’s longtime mentor and friend, the John K. Mayer Room is a premier, innovative workspace. The open design of this area fosters an environment conducive to collaboration and strategic brainstorming. The John K. Mayer Room is equipped with a large television featuring video conferencing (Zoom) capabilities and an integrated whiteboard program. The layout of this space is flexible and can be arranged in a U-shape or a large square configuration.
Details:
Size: 322 SQ FT
Capacity: 20 guests
Rate: $75 per hour
Amenities: Features include a flexible layout, Whiteboard TV, climate control, and WIFI access.
The Jude Room is downtown Clarksville’s premier event venue, specializing in hosting business trainings, panel discussions, and a variety of corporate events. We recognize that time spent around the table is essential for business success, whether you are planning a sales meeting, workshop, or retreat. We offer customizable packages to accommodate your specific requirements and budgetary constraints. Contact us today to discuss your event.
Details:
Size: 2,928 SQ FT
Capacity: 50 – 200 guests
Rate: Starting at $250 per hour, subject to change based on events needs
Amenities: Flexible layout, LED Screen, Climate control, and WIFI
Heather F. S. Fleming is an experienced attorney with 14 years of legal expertise across various practice areas. Most recently, she served as the Director of Human Resources for Montgomery County, Tennessee Government. A certified Human Resources Professional, Heather has a strong background in employment law, compliance, contracts, and organizational leadership.
She is an alumna of Clarksville High School, Austin Peay State University, and Nashville School of Law. Heather lives in Clarksville with her husband of 20 years, Adam. They enjoy food, travel, and spending time with their family, church family, and friends.
Tonya Leszczak brings 18 years of experience in higher education, where she specialized in developing events and programs that drive community engagement. She has successfully led various initiatives, demonstrating expertise in logistics management and strategic planning. Among her notable achievements are revitalizing programs at multiple institutions, creating the APSU Mentorship Program, and launching the APSU Governors Military Hall of Fame.
In August 2023, Tonya transitioned to the private sector, joining Millan Enterprises to continue her focus on community engagement and business management. She also broadened her philanthropic efforts by joining the American Mobility Project Board of Directors. Her commitment to leadership development earned her the Friend of PELP Award at Austin Peay, recognizing her dedication to fostering future leaders. Tonya holds a Master of Education in Sport Management from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Science from Western Carolina University, where she competed as a scholarship athlete in cross-country and track and field.
Originally from Weaverville, North Carolina, Tonya enjoys spending time with her husband, Tim, and their daughter, Emma.
Will is a graduate of California State University, San Bernardino, where he studied Industrial and Organizational Psychology. His contributions to the field are reflected in his publications and presentations, including “Veterans to Workplace: Keys to Successful Transition” published in Military Psychology (2021) and poster presentations on topics such as “Threat and Fairness around Diversity Management: Testing Full Integration Theory” and “Organizational Citizenship Behavior, the Big Five, and Self-Monitoring” at the American Psychological Society’s annual convention.
With nearly 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Will currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for Millan Enterprises. He manages all aspects of HR including risk management, safety & security, and IT systems all while overseeing operations for Supreme Labor Source, a separate entity of Millan that specializes in contracting out thousands of laborers annually.
Before his current role, Will served as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Clarksville, where he oversaw the HR management of over 1,400 employees.
When not in the office, Will spends time with his family and enjoys riding motorcycles both on the road and off.
Rylan is the Vice President of Real Estate at Millan Enterprises, where he oversees the company’s commercial and residential portfolios, including the property management and leasing teams. Since his start at Millan in September of 2019, he has been a part of transformative projects such as The Press Clarksville & The Millan Center and also has played a pivotal role in acquiring over $70 million in commercial real estate.
Rylan has also led various leadership projects both in the community and internally. He holds a Masters in Strategic Leadership from Austin Peay State University (’15), is a licensed real estate agent with Byers & Harvey, and is a graduate of Leadership Middle Tennessee (’24).
Outside of his professional achievements, Rylan is a dedicated husband and father to three children. He is passionate about playing pickleball and soccer, loves to travel, and has a deep appreciation for entrepreneurship and real estate.
Jim is the former mayor of Montgomery County, Tennessee. He was previously the Director of the Street Department for the city of Clarksville where he served for 20+ years. He then served as Chief of Staff for the city of Clarksville. Before he was elected as mayor, he served as Vice President of Business Development for First Advantage Bank. During his 2 terms as mayor, he was instrumental in bringing several projects to fruition that have been beneficial to the local community to include the new F&M Bank Arena and Downtown Commons. He joined the Millan Enterprises team as COO in September of 2022.
His further community involvement includes having served as president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club, president of Leadership Clarksville, chairman of the board of trustees of the Customs House Museum, president of Tennessee Public Works Association, chair of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Committee, and board member of the Clarksville Montgomery County Community Health Foundation.
His appreciation for our Armed Forces has been apparent throughout his career as he fosters relationships with Fort Campbell and organizations that support it. He recently was appointed to the board of trustees for the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation and was named a Champion of Fort Campbell.
He has been given many awards throughout his career from education-based organizations to being recognized by the TN General Assembly.
Born and raised in Montgomery County, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hunting wild game, and fishing.
Lillie Millan, co-owner of Millan Enterprises, has been at Leo’s side since the company’s inception in 1999. She got her start in Clarksville in 1995 after leaving her hometown of Orange County, California to follow her husband here to Fort Campbell. Her involvement in the company had always been in the accounting department, then molded into heading up design, and finally taking a step up as Co-Chief Member in order to further support the company’s mission.
Her attention to detail was crucial for her time heading the accounting department. As the team grew, so did her interest in interior design. She became passionate about setting the company’s projects at a higher standard than the rest. Again, as the company grew and its mission expanded, her role was best suited officially as Co-Chief Member.
The company’s latest project, The Millan Center, is Lillie’s latest design venture. Her goal is to bring the feel of her roots in the West Coast without compromising the southern charm that Clarksville brings.
The newly started Millan Foundation is a testament to her and her husband’s faith and attitude to put people first. Beyond the Foundation, Lillie has dedicated her time to being on the APSU Candlelight Ball committee helping plan their annual, premier fundraising event.
Outside of work, Lillie enjoys spending time with her four kids and two grandchildren, traveling, listening to country music, playing pickleball, and exercising.
Leo Millan, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and Chief Member of Millan Enterprises since its founding in 1999, is a seasoned entrepreneur with a successful track record in startups, traditional real estate investing, commercial development, and franchising. Known for his ability to identify unique opportunities and drive transformative growth, Leo plays a key role in acquiring and strategizing the enhancement of distressed properties.
Millan Enterprises, a distinguished real estate firm with strategic locations in Tennessee, California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Mississippi, and Alabama, owns and manages a diverse portfolio of over 600 residential doors and over 2 million sqft of commercial space. Specializing in real estate services, the company has a long track record of successfully managing, leasing, and marketing properties all over the country.
Millan Enterprises’ REO Division offers a variety of services aimed at evaluating, revitalizing, and selling bank owned (REO) properties. Their clients include major financial institutions, high-profile institutional investors, and private lenders across the United States who rely on the REO strategies we have developed through decades of dealing with distressed assets.
Furthermore, Millan Enterprises expands its reach into aviation management and hangar leasing, showcasing Leo’s diverse expertise. The company’s commitment to excellence extends beyond real estate, meeting the unique needs of clients in the aviation sector.
In addition to real estate, Leo is the Co-Owner of one of the largest SERVPROs in the country, holding 20 licenses. Through his labor company, Supreme Labor Source, SERVPRO engages in numerous large loss jobs, contracting thousands of laborers annually.
As a true entrepreneur, Leo also owns or has a stake in several other small businesses. These businesses range in the hospitality industry to the construction industry.
Leo is passionate about giving back and has been supporting many local and national non-profits over the years. He has also participated and is currently leading mission trips for medical and church building purposes. Leo has since created a Foundation to further enhance those efforts.
Leo, alongside his wife Lillie, has two sons, two daughters, one dog, and two beautiful grandchildren. Beyond his professional commitments and numerous boards that he sits on, Leo enjoys spending quality time with his family, traveling, working out, and playing basketball.
