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Visit County Archives during their October open house dates

Montgomery County, TN — In recognition of American Archives Month this October, the Montgomery County Archives Department invites the public to take a tour and learn more about the unique services they provide. Three open house tours of the stacks, an area not normally open to the public, offer a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into caring for the history of Clarksville and Montgomery County. The tours are available on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The front desk area and the reading room are the areas regularly open to the public. Other than the stacks area, visitors will also have an opportunity to check out Archives’ newest exhibit, The Hodgson Family: A Life in Clarksville. 

“Archives is an intriguing County Department filled with abundant historical information. I hope people will take the time to tour the facility to learn more about our community and the people, past and present, who have contributed to who we are,” said Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.  

“The research opportunities available at Archives are quite comprehensive, from deeds dating back to 1787, probates from 1795, court minutes beginning in 1805, as well as many Special Collections that have been donated to Archives. Everyone is welcome to experience archives and learn about our history,” said Archives Director Jill Hastings. 

Created by the County Board of Commissioners in January 1995, Archives serves as the official repository for county records and operates under Tennessee State law and the direction of the Montgomery County Public Records Commission. 

The Archives entrance is located on the Crossland Avenue side of Veterans Plaza in Clarksville at 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 101-D. Archives hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. You can reach Archives by email at mcarchives@mcgtn.net or by calling 931-553-5159.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Downtown @ Sundown will feature Xtraordinary Gentleman during this week’s concert at 7 p.m. October 1 at Downtown Commons. The band has been performing since 2009 and takes pride in bringing soul and funk to another level. Xtraordinary Gentlemen members include: “drummer” Alex Vance Jr of Clarksville, TN; “percussion” Bryant Baxter of Stendal, IN; “bass” Dathan Cox of Hopkinsville, Ky; Brandon Bailey of Nashville, TN; “keyboards” Andy Torian of Nashville, TN; Blake Ladson from Hopkinsville, KY; Tywan Mack of Hopkinsville, KY; Gerry Smoot Evansville, IN; “Horns” Sonnie Killbrew and James Crenshaw from Hopkinsville, KY.

Local food trucks will also be set up before and during the shows. Driving You Donuts, Burgasm, Chick’nCone, and Heather’s Homemade Icecream are all expected to be on site. Tater Headz will also be open at the walk-up eatery on the corner of Legion and Third Street. Beer and other beverages will be for sale, with all proceeds benefiting our featured non-profit, United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region.

Main Street will be blocked off between Second and Third streets beginning at 4:30 p.m. to make room for the food trucks.

Downtown @ Sundown concerts are free and open to the public and our last 2021 concert date is October 15. Chairs and blankets are welcome; however, pets, coolers, smoking/vaping, or outside alcohol will not be allowed on site.

Downtown @ Sundown is title sponsored by TriStar Beverage and F&M Bank and sponsored in part by Waste Connections of Clarksville. 

To stay up to date with events happening at the Downtown Commons, visit our Facebook page at Downtown Commons and our Instagram page @downtowncommonstn

Last Edited: November 19, 2021 @ 1:48 pm

What:     Dean Road Closure at the SR-13 Intersection 

Why:       Installation of a new drainage pipe 

When:     8 p.m. Wednesday, September 29 through 6 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021

Who:       Residents in the area are encouraged to take an alternate route during this time period

Last Edited: December 29, 2022 @ 8:46 am

High school students get to know government through participation in meetings

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Montgomery County Government welcomes the 2021-2022 Mayor’s Emerging Leaders, a group of 43 high school students who serve as unofficial members of county committees. 

The Mayor’s Emerging Leaders Program which began in August offers a unique learning experience that offers high school students an inside look at how county government operates through their attendance at meetings. Students have the opportunity to choose from one or more county committees, depending on their interests and what their schedule allows. Students are acknowledged at the meetings and are encouraged to ask questions for understanding. Regardless of interest, all Emerging Leaders are invited to participate in budget committee meetings.

Committee selections include Airport Authority, Animal Control, Audit, Budget, E-911, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection, Jail and Juvenile, Parks, and School Liaison. The committees generally meet once per month late in the afternoon.

“We are always happy to welcome these students to our meetings. It is encouraging to interact with youth who want to understand the role of local government. The students sometimes challenge us with their questions and we want that interaction with these future community leaders,” said Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.

The program is open to high school students in 10th through 12th grade. Announcements for the program are made through local media, social media and sent to school guidance counselors in the spring. Students start in August and finish in May of each year to coincide with their school schedules.

This year’s participants are Isabella Allen, Miya Anderson, Colby Byard, Ben Giles, Layla Latefi, Lydia Ramos, Collin Rittenberry, John Wallace, and Ashlynn York with Clarksville Academy; Katelyn Baker, Maegan Baker, Kaleb Hughes, Avery Janssen, Olivia Loos, Stella Myers, Kayla Pickett, Dev Shah, Micah Stanley, Sara Whipple with Clarksville High; Lillian Carr, Homeschooled; Hannah Millburn and Janiah Harris with Middle College; Madelyn Coleson, Christine Felix, Jacob Gould, Kaitlyn Jones, Seth Proctor, Gracey Suggs, Lilly Wiens with Montgomery Central; Aceyanna Dykes, Jaden Steele with Northeast; Analiese Poe, Ryan Smith with Northwest; Daniel Cortes, Brady Davidson, William Gee, Morgan Hicks, Jared Meeks, Nashla Moncoin, Arwa Nasir, and Gia-an (Saky) Nguyen with Rossview; Sean Boykin and Jaya Johnson with West Creek.

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On September 21, Montgomery County and City of Clarksville Legislative Liaison Committee Members presented an overview of their Legislative Agendas to the state delegates Senator Bill Powers, Representative Curtis Johnson, Representative Jason Hodges and Representative Jay Reedy.

The top two submissions endorsed by the County, City and Clarksville Chamber of Commerce were the expansion of I-24 from the Kentucky line to I-65 and the expansion of Nashville State Community College – Clarksville Campus.

Additionally, the County and City Committees presented a list of their individual legislative requests and items of interest. 

Highlights from the County’s agenda include:

• Expansion of Broadband 
• Create a regional juvenile justice center
• Retirement benefits for safety and emergency personnel
• Establish state grant for body-worn cameras
• Residential and work restrictions for sex offenders
• More severe penalties for threatening to commit a crime
• Private Act for liquor by the drink in the unincorporated area of the County

Highlights from the City agenda include:

• Road projects
• Ongoing access to State Information System
• Calculation of certified tax rate and increases
• Administrative processing fee increase proposal to the Tennessee Department of Safety
• Open records charge for inspection

The presentations were made to the local state delegation at William O. Beach Civic Hall. Also attending the presentation were Montgomery County Chief of Staff Kyle Johnson, City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, County Commissioners, City Council, County Elected Officials, representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and County and City Department Heads. 

The 2021-22 members of the Legislative Liaison Committees included County Commissioners Chris Rasnic (chair), Loretta Bryant, Joe Creek and Rashida Leverett. City Council Members included Stacey Streetman (chair), Ashlee Evans, Travis Holleman and Wanda Smith.

The list that was presented to the local representatives will be brought before the full Tennessee legislative body in spring 2022. The County and City requested public input for legislative agenda items from May 2021 through July 2021 through local media outlets and through County and City social media outlets. 

The full 2022 legislative agenda, including the joint submissions, individual county and city submissions, road projects, a continuation of support items and supporting documents can be found at mcgtn.org.