Last Edited: May 08, 2025 @ 1:41 pm

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation is delighted to welcome back the Nashville Symphony for a free outdoor concert, Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. This special community event will take place at the Downtown Commons, located at 215 Legion Street in Clarksville. 

Led by conductor Nathan Aspinall, the 14-time GRAMMY®-winning Nashville Symphony will present a vibrant program that includes “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Fanfare on Amazing Grace,” Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance No. 3, Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 6, and highlights from Bizet’s Carmen. The evening will also include popular favorites like John Williams’ “Flight to Neverland” from Hook and Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” 

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy food from local food trucks, available for purchase from Tacos Azteca, Smash'n Beef Co., and Sassy's Food Truck, and the on-site restaurant, Wolf Down. Beer and other beverages will also be available for purchase. 

Guests are welcome to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the concert comfortably. Please note that pets, coolers, smoking/vaping, and outside alcohol are not permitted on-site. 

This event is free and open to the public, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Benefits, Inc. and Jack B. Turner and Associates. 

For more information, follow Downtown Commons on Facebook, visit downtowncommons.org, or contact Montgomery County Parks and Recreation at 931-648-5732. 

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 4:50 pm

Montgomery County Animal Care & Control will be closed Monday, May 5, due to an adult dog testing positive for parvovirus. The closure is in place to minimize risk and limit exposure to our animal population, as recommended by our veterinarian. 

For services from MCACC, visit https://mcgtn.org/animal-control.

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Last Edited: May 01, 2025 @ 12:33 pm

On May 15, artist Cynthia Thompson will unveil her latest large-scale installation, Always the River, at the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee.

What: Always the River Installation Unveiling
When: Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 PM
Where: F&M Bank Arena, 1st & Main St. Entrance

The work, titled Always the River, is a hand-painted tension fabric sculpture inspired by the natural and cultural history of the Cumberland River, the Red River, and the ancient Dunbar Cave, landmarks that have shaped the local ecology and society. 

The unveiling of this new public art installation is the result of meaningful collaboration between F&M Bank, F&M Bank Arena, the Montgomery County Public Art Ad-Hoc Committee, and the Montgomery County Commission. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to enriching the downtown community through art and cultural engagement.

As a central element of the artwork, the figure of HeartMan, a long-standing character in Thompson's work, has been integrated into this piece to represent a guardian of the Tennessee waterways and its many endangered inhabitants.

With collaboration from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Thompson has incorporated twenty threatened local species, each represented by a one-of-a-kind "cosmic helper". The sculpture invites viewers to reflect on their relationship with nature and explore the story of local at-risk creatures in our waterways.  

“I hope you will examine the sculpture (and the projected animated avatars) to find your favorite cosmic helper and chart your own path to sustainable coexistence with nature by learning about your chosen helper's at-risk creature. When you do, Always the River will have served its purpose," said artist Cynthia Thompson. 

For more information about the artist and Always the River visit https://www.cynthiathompson.art/always-the-river

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About the Artist
Cynthia Thompson is a sculptor known for immersive, environmentally focused works that blend mythology, sustainability, and community engagement. Her public installations have appeared throughout the United States and aim to promote public engagement. 

About F&M Bank Arena
F&M Bank Arena and Ford Ice Center Clarksville opened on July 15, 2023, and is managed by SS&E. Ford Ice Center offers a variety of learn-to-skate programs at F&M Bank Arena, continuing its mission to expose and grow hockey to more Middle Tennessee residents. Fans can stay up to date on everything relating to F&M Bank Arena by following @fmbankarena on all social media platforms.

Visit myfmbankarena.com for all arena policies and procedures. Approved bags, including medical bags, parenting bags, CLEAR bags (12” x 12” x 6”) and NON-CLEAR bags (6.5” x 4.5” or smaller), will be permitted following screening.

The Clarksville Rotary Club has partnered with Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) to reunite lost pets in the community through a new microchip scanning station at the MCACC shelter. 

The Rotary Club generously funded the equipment needed to give the public access to a microchip scanning station, allowing individuals who find a lost pet to scan for an implanted microchip, which may contain contact information for the pet’s owner. 

The new scanning station features instructional signage to assist users in the process and a QR code linking to a national pet microchip registry. If an owner is connected to the microchip, the national registry will notify the owner that their pet has been found.   

“We are extremely grateful to the Clarksville Rotary Club, Melanie Thompson, and her team for the generous donation that made this project possible. This project is an important step toward improving lost pet recovery in Montgomery County and gives the public a new way to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Our hope is that this station’s success will inspire similar services at other safe locations throughout Montgomery County,” said MCACC Director Dave Kaske. 

MCACC would like to remind the community, the microchip scanning station does not replace proper animal intake procedures during business hours, and the public should not leave animals at the shelter after hours. 

For more information and services available at MCACC, visit https://montgomerytn.gov/animal-control 

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Last Edited: April 30, 2025 @ 9:56 am

The Montgomery County Highway Department will soon begin construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Rollow Lane and Dunlop Lane. This project is part of a broader effort to enhance traffic safety and improve long-term roadway efficiency in a fast-growing part of the county.

At present, the intersection is closed due to critical flood mitigation work aimed at strengthening the area’s stormwater infrastructure. By scheduling the roundabout construction during this existing closure, the County is able to coordinate multiple infrastructure improvements with minimal added disruption. This approach helps avoid future closures and ensures more efficient use of time and resources.

“We’ve deliberately timed this construction to align with ongoing flood mitigation efforts,” said Highway Supervisor Jeff Bryant. “Combining these projects limits the impact on drivers while delivering long-term safety and drainage improvements. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public’s continued patience as we work toward a safer, more resilient roadway system.”

Construction is set to begin May 1, 2025, and will continue through July. Detour signage will remain in place, and drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

The Montgomery County Highway Department thanks residents for their cooperation as we invest in infrastructure that will serve the community for years to come. For updates and additional information, visit www.montgomeryTN.gov/highway.

Point of Contact: 
Joshua Peltz 
jpeltz@mcgtn.net

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