Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government welcomes the 2023-2024 Mayor’s Emerging Leaders, a group of 34 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors serving as unofficial county committee members.

Students participating in this year’s Mayor's Emerging Leaders Program, which began in late August, have the opportunity to attend committee meetings and gain an inside look at how their local government operates. During the meetings, students are recognized and encouraged to ask questions.

"As County Mayor, I am grateful to see students interested in learning about local government. When I met with them, they were engaged and curious about my role and the role the county plays in their community. They are eager to learn and I love that," said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

County committees include the Airport Authority, Animal Control, Audit, Budget, E-911, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection, Jail and Juvenile, Parks, and School Liaison.

This year’s participants include Kendel Baynham with Rossview; Wyatt Bowling with Montgomery Central; Caleb Brinkley with Early Technical College/ Clarksville High; Gabriella Calub with Rossview; Abigail Chambers with Montgomery Central; Cade Cocke with Clarksville Christian; Cristian Contreras with West Creek; Trystne Coryell with Rossview; ; Justin Falls with Northeast; Emily Fernandez with Middle College; Abbey Grace Fleming with Clarksville High; Juan Garcia Fuentes with Northwest; Aiden Funches with Middle College; Anijah Hatten with Kirkwood; Wesley Irvin with Clarksville Christian; Victoria Kennedy with Clarksville Academy; Lindsay Lee with Rossview; April Maberry with Clarksville High; Ethan Martinez with Montgomery Central; Da'Nivea Mostella with Northwest; Savannah Oliver with Rossview; Aizedehinomwan Otamere with West Creek; Clarissa Pembleton with Clarksville Academy; Tristan Salinar with Middle College at Austin Peay State University; Abby Scoville with Clarksville Academy; Molly Scoville with Clarksville Academy; Taylor Shoup-Jines with ETC at TCAT; Jayla Smith with Clarksville Christian; Autumn Snyder with Kirkwood; Gabreanna Soberano with Middle College/ Kenwood; Tessa Streeter with Clarksville High; Allison Tamboia with Kirkwood; Addesyn Underwood with Rossview and Willie Wilson Jr., with Clarksville Academy.

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Montgomery County, TN — The Montgomery County Clerk’s Office will close early on Wednesday, September 20, for staff training. Services will be available from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. only on that day. The County Clerk’s Office will resume operations at 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 20.

For information about the County Clerk’s Office and their online services, visit mcgtn.org or call 931-648-5711.

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Last Edited: September 08, 2023 @ 4:22 pm

County Trustee Kimberly Wiggins Completes Service as President

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Montgomery County Trustee Kimberly Wiggins recently attended the Tennessee Association of Property Tax Professionals (TAPTP) conference at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center in Murfreesboro. The TAPTP is a statewide organization for those who work through the delinquent tax chain from assessment to sale with the goal to enhance the collection of property taxes in all counties and municipalities across the state. The members consist of attorneys specializing in delinquent property taxes, county trustees, municipal revenue officers, state officials, county clerks, clerk & masters, property assessors, and support staff for the individuals and officers.

“Education is key when it comes to our roles, responsibilities, and sworn oaths of office,” said Trustee Kimberly Wiggins. “It has been my honor to serve as president of this esteemed organization which is comprised of some of the most diligent and caring professionals that I have had the pleasure to work alongside in our state. Congratulations to Attorney Greg Gallagher of Shelby County on taking the helm as the new TAPTP president,” added Kimberly Wiggins, outgoing president, now immediate past president. 

For information about TAPTP, visit https://tnpropertytaxpros.org

Photo of 2023-2024 Board Members include: 

Doug Gordon-Knox County Tax Attorney, Director

Gina Smith-Tipton County Clerk & Master, Vice President

Tim- Shelby County Tax Attorney, Secretary 

Kimberly Wiggins-Montgomery County Trustee, Immediate Past President

Greg Gallagher-Shelby County Tax Attorney, President

Erica Gilmore-Metro Nashville-Davidson County Trustee, President-Elect

Rob Whitfield-Henry County Tax Attorney, Director

Not pictured: Robin Benton, Knox County Trustee’s Office, Tax Sale Coordinator, Treasurer

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Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting on September 5 to celebrate the opening of Brigham Park, located at 1015 Daniel Street. Brigham Park is the newest and second county neighborhood pocket park. It currently includes a walking path, a basketball court, a storybook trail, and a large pavilion.

Rashidah Leverett, District 5 County Commissioner, proposed the idea of the neighborhood park in 2021.

County Mayor Wes Golden kicked off the celebration by thanking the Montgomery County Parks & Recreation Department for their involvement in the project, as well as County Engineer Hunter Staggs for the design and his collaboration with C&C Contracting on the project. He also shared his appreciation to Commissioner Leverett for bringing Brigham Park's vision forward.

Likewise, Commissioner Leverett thanked Parks and Recreation Director Sally Burchett and her staff, the engineering team, the County Commissioners, County Mayor Wes Golden, former County Mayor Jim Durrett, and previous Parks Director Jerry Albert for their support.

“The Brigham Family has played a significant role in this part of our community, so it was important to recognize them with a park named in their honor. They have provided youth activities and rides to Bible camps and classes for the young people in the community for decades. They blessed my son growing up and I know they did the same for many others,” shared Leverett.

Burchett shared her excitement about this project and the things still to come; like covered swings, several games, and exercise instructions added to the concrete pads.

“We are thrilled with how the park turned out and hope it will serve as a place of joy and activity for community members,” Burchett said.

Pastor James Brigham shared, “I just can’t believe this. I did not see this park happening but here we are. This is a loving city and county and I thank everyone who was part of this project. My wife and I will be out here enjoying one of those covered swings.”

Mayor Golden suggested a prayer over the park, led by Jamie Brigham, the son of Pastor James and Minnie Brigham.

Brigham Park is the tenth developed property owned and operated by Montgomery County Parks and Recreation. For information on all county-owned parks and facilities, visit mcgtn.org/parks.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Montgomery County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day Federal Holiday. County offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 5 during normal operating hours. Additionally, the informal County Commission meeting, normally held on the first Monday of the month, will be held on Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.

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