Last Edited: December 05, 2024 @ 11:54 am

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Due to construction, access to all traffic between College Street and 1st Street will be closed on Monday, December 9. During that time, traffic will be detoured to Jefferson and N Spring Street to facilitate Phase I, crane delivery and setup, for the arena garage. 

Phase 2, the erection of precast components, is scheduled to begin December 9 and run through January 18. During that time, two-way traffic will be maintained but reduced to two lanes, with the right-hand turning lane closed when traveling east.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – The Montgomery County Trustee’s Office and the City of Clarksville are partnering during the property tax season for the fifth consecutive year to simplify the process for tax freeze, tax relief recipients, and taxpayers.

Each Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., December 3, 2024, through February 27, 2025, residents can take care of their county and city property taxes at one location with a city and county representatives at the Montgomery County Trustee’s Office at 350 Pageant Lane in Veterans Plaza.

Representatives from each organization can accept vouchers and proof of income and process payments if applicable. This partnership allows taxpayers residing in the city limits and receiving tax relief to take care of their county and city taxes at the same place and time.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with the City of Clarksville for the convenience of our residents. By addressing taxpayers' needs in one convenient location, we hope to provide stronger support and assistance to those who need it most in Montgomery County,” said Montgomery County Trustee Kimberly Wiggins.

“This unique partnership ultimately helps to build convenience for taxpayers, and some added efficiency, into household taxpayer collections, services, and support at the local level, and we are pleased to have this opportunity to partner with the County,” said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts.

The Trustee’s Office is in Suite 101-B, in Veteran’s Plaza. To see available services, including paying taxes online through the County Trustee office, visit mcgtn.org or call 931.648.5717. To see the services offered through the City Finance & Revenue Department, visit cityofclarksville.com or call 931.645.7437.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Montgomery County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All County offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, during normal operating hours. 

Online services provided by various Montgomery County Government offices can be found at mcgtn.org under the GOV tab.    

Drone photo taken by Jason Rawls.

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Last Edited: November 08, 2024 @ 8:39 am

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – The Bi-County Solid Waste Management Transfer Station at 1230 Highway Drive will close Monday, November 11 to Thursday, November 14 for repairs. Bi-County anticipates the Transfer Station will re-open on Friday, November 15. Should the repairs take longer than expected, Bi-County will notify the public 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 at 3212 Dover Road between the hours of:

• Monday – Friday - 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We understand this closure is an inconvenience, but it is necessary to keep the unit in operation for future use. We appreciate our patrons’ cooperation during this time,” stated Executive Director of Bi-County Solid Waste Mark Neblett.

For questions, please call 931-648-5751 or visit https://mcgtn.org/bi-county.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Michelle Hueffmeier was recently selected for the position of Director of Communications and Marketing for the communications department. 

Hueffmeier has over 19 years of experience in marketing content, internal/external communications, brand strategy, management, and event planning. She has held various roles within the communications field. Previously, Hueffmeier was the Vice President Communications and Marketing Director of Investor Relations for the Clarksville-Economic Development Council from 2019-2024. In that role, she managed branding, public relations, and marketing for the Economic Development Council (EDC) and its partners. This included overseeing communications, marketing efforts, investor relations, and maintaining websites. She also led the creative efforts for the 2019 Best Place to Live Campaign in collaboration with the City of Clarksville & Montgomery County. Prior to that role, she functioned as the assistant director of marketing and design, art director, designer, and communications director at the EDC. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art /Visual Communication from Washington University in St. Louis, along with numerous awards and certifications.  
 
“We are pleased to welcome Michelle to the team and believe her tenure with the Economic Development Council, marketing experience and strong community connections will be a valuable asset to the Communications department.” said County Mayor Wes Golden. 
 
Her responsibilities as Director of Communications and Marketing include enhancing and promoting the Montgomery County brand, creating marketing materials for County-owned venues, overseeing operations, marketing, and maintenance of County-owned Plaza venue, and developing promotional material for internal and external audiences. 
 
She will also be responsible for writing and editing County reports, articles, and news releases, maintaining records, preparing visual aids, coordinating and participating in public relations activities, and assisting the Mayor, County Commission, departments, elected officials, and boards in achieving public relations and information goals. Additionally, Hueffmeier will coordinate and participate in the dissemination of information and planning of public relations activities for all departments, agencies, or services of the County government, 
 
Hueffmeier joined the team in October and is gradually transitioning from her previous role to the county.  
 
“I am excited to join the Montgomery County team as Director of Communications and Marketing. I look forward to utilizing my experience to assist the County with its marketing efforts and strengthen community branding. I am eager to enhance partnerships and innovation for Montgomery County in my new role.” said Hueffmeier. 

 
Michelle currently resides in Clarksville with her husband and two boys and enjoys traveling, volunteering, biking, running, and community engagement. 
 
For information about Montgomery County Government, visit https://mcgtn.org/comm. 

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