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Montgomery County, TN – Applications for the 2022-2023 Mayor’s Emerging Leaders Program for Montgomery County are being accepted through May 20, 2022.

The Mayor’s Emerging Leaders Program is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in learning how local government works through their attendance and participation in committee meetings. The meetings will begin in August 2022 and end in May 2023. 

“We love having our high school students involved and learning about the role of county government. It’s important that we connect with our youth and this is one opportunity to do just that. Not only do they hear the process, but they also ask some great questions” said Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.

Students who are interested in the program will be asked to select their first and second choices for committees and all students are encouraged to attend budget committee meetings. Committee choices include: Airport Authority, Animal Care and Control, Emergency Medical Services, Parks and Recreation, Jail and Juvenile, School Liaison, Audit, Fire Protection and E-911. 

Applications for the Mayor’s 2022-2023 Emerging Leaders Program can be viewed and downloaded on the county’s website at mcgtn.org or you can email Michelle Newell at manewell@mcgtn.net to request an application.

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The 2022 Downtown @ Sundown Concert series will reopen Friday night, May 6 at 7 p.m. with featured artist, Priscilla Block.

Food vendors like Driving you Donuts, Burgasm, Heather’s Homemade Ice Cream, Kadi’s Tacos, Firelime Offshore Grill, and Tater Headz will be in rotation this season. Beer and other beverages will be for sale by our featured non-profit, United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region. Chairs and blankets are welcome; however, no pets, coolers, smoking/vaping, or outside alcohol is allowed on site.  

“I am so excited for another year of live music in Downtown Clarksville! We have an exciting line-up of talented artists across all genres and local vendors that will be set up at every concert. We hope to see you this year!” said Elizabeth Quinton, Downtown Commons Event Planning Manager.

Downtown @ Sundown is brought to you by TriStar Beverage and Shelby’s Trio and sponsored in part by Waste Connections of Clarksville.

Street closures will begin at 3 p.m., Friday on Main Street from Second Street to Third Street to make room for the food trucks. Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series is free to the public and will take place on the first and third Fridays of the month May through October.

Be sure to visit the Downtown Commons’ Facebook, Instagram and website to stay up to date on all events. 

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Montgomery County, TN — On March 30 a Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification ribbon cutting took place for The Little College on Stokes Road. The ribbon cutting was attended by Little College staff, the Green Certification Program Board, and City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. 

The Little College, a childcare facility that opened in 2021, joins the Green Certification Program at the gold level. The facility optimizes energy efficiency and emphasizes recycling with the children. Their sister facility, Little Learners University, joined the Green Certification Program in 2020. 

Mayor Pitts stated that when children are taught at an early age, they can teach others. He referenced Lady Bird Johnson’s thoughts when she joined Keep America Beautiful that if she could only get into every elementary school, the children would teach parents and others about not littering. 

The Little College provides quality childcare in a home atmosphere. The facility is located at 2305 Stokes Road. You can find more information about The Little College online at https://www.thelittlecollege.org/ or Facebook at @thelittlecollege.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program is a free Program available to any organization with Montgomery County. The Program promotes sustainability with a focus on improving resource efficiency and resiliency. If your organization is interested in learning more about Green Certification, visit http://mcgtn.org/green.

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Pictured from left to right:  Front row: Schelese Lewis Ogburn, TeNeka Kennedy, Tracy Waller, Rose Melton and back row: Mayor Joe Pitts, Doug Jones, Mary Anderson, Sierra Allison

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Montgomery County, TN — The pit side of the Bi-County Solid Waste Management Transfer Station, located at 1230 Highway Drive, will be closed April 6 and April 7 for equipment and maintenance repairs. If there are no complications, the Transfer Station is expected to re-open April 8 at 7 a.m. If there is a delay, the public will be notified through local media and Montgomery County social media outlets. During the closure, all large loads must be delivered to Bi-County’s Main Landfill location a 3212 Dover Road between the hours of 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The maintenance is required to continue providing services to the residents of Montgomery County. Other than the Main Landfill, the Transfer Station is our busiest site. The equipment is old and is under tremendous strain every day. There is no perfect time to shut the site down for maintenance but repairs during the daytime hours allows us to get parts that are needed and expedite the process. We appreciate our patrons’ cooperation during this down time,” stated Mark Neblett, Executive Director of Bi-County Solid Waste.

Should residents have questions, please call 931-648-5751. For information about Bi-County and the services they offer, visit mcgtn.org.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Rotary Park will be closed beyond the creek side parking lot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, April 18 to address a pending safety concern that will impact the park amenities. The closure will include the playgrounds, the fitness equipment, the McGregor and Holleman Pavilion and all the parking areas surrounding these amenities. 

"Park patron safety is the top concern when addressing any maintenance issues in the parks, therefore we will not allow any through traffic during this time. We appreciate the public's patience and understanding with this temporary closure," said Parks Director, Sally Burchett. 

The Parks and Recreation office will be closed for in-person visits April 18 but will be fully operational and available by phone or email. For information about the Rotary Park amenities, which includes the Wade Bourne Nature Center, visit mcgtn.org.