Last Edited: July 29, 2025 @ 8:23 am

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) set up to assist residents who experienced damage or losses from the April 2025 severe weather and flooding will close on Friday, August 1st. The center is located at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 501, Clarksville, TN 37040. Representatives are available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All individuals who experienced damage or losses from the severe weather event are strongly encouraged to visit a DRC and speak with a representative about the assistance that may be available. Those eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) program may receive help with rental assistance, home repair, and personal property replacement, in addition to other uninsured or underinsured disaster losses. 

FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) applications can be completed online at www.disasterassistance.gov, by phone at 1-800-621-3362, through the FEMA mobile app, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center. Documents you will need to provide to FEMA include proof of identification, an insurance determination letter, and proof of occupancy or ownership. The deadline for applications for Individual Assistance is August 19, 2025.

For questions or more information, call the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency at 931-648-5702.

Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department, will be partially closing 2nd Street between Franklin Street and Commerce Street starting at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to facilitate roof replacement on the Historic Courthouse. Traffic will be directed to one lane, and on-street parking spaces along 2nd Street will be closed. The roadway is anticipated to be open to all traffic by 5:00 p.m.

A crane and associated equipment that will be used as part of this replacement will partially block this segment of the street, parking, and the sidewalk.

Drivers should be aware of this lane closure downtown and plan alternate routes.

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation celebrated National Ice Cream Day a little early with a free, family-friendly community event on Saturday, July 19, at Brigham Park. The event brought together more than 100 residents for an afternoon of treats, activities, and the launch of a new initiative to bring summer fun to different county parks each year. 

Dairy Queen of Riverside Drive delighted attendees by handing out free ice cream to guests. Promoting literacy was also a key part of the day, with Imagination Library of Montgomery County, Tennessee providing free books for children and hosting a Story Book Trail Adventure—an interactive reading experience inspiring kids to explore and engage with story book trail. 

In addition to books and ice cream, local youth received free basketballs, thanks to a generous donation from Academy Sports, encouraging them to enjoy Brigham Park’s basketball courts. A highlight of the day was the appearance of Austin Peay State University Men’s Basketball players, who joined the event to shoot hoops with kids, offering inspiration, mentorship, and unforgettable memories for young fans. 

“I am incredibly proud of what Montgomery County has created at Brigham Park—one of our most charming pocket parks. Inspired by health department data showing high obesity and illiteracy rates in this area, the county transformed excess county property into a space that promotes both exercise and reading through a walking trail and a storybook trail,” said District 5 Montgomery County Commissioner, Rashidah Leverett. “Our recent ice cream social was a great way to welcome families to the space, and I am so grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life—especially Montgomery County Parks and Recreation, Mayor Wes Golden, Dairy Queen, the APSU basketball team, the Imagination Library, and Pastor Brigham. I am excited for the future of Brigham Park and all it will offer the families of District 5.” 

This event also marked the beginning of a new annual tradition to host an ice cream party at a different Montgomery County Park each summer. The goal is to promote local partnerships, encourage community engagement, and create accessible, family-focused fun across the region. 

“Celebrating National Ice Cream Day was the perfect way to introduce this new initiative,” said Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Director Sally Read. “We’re excited to continue bringing families together through creative and meaningful events in our beautiful parks.” 

For more information about Montgomery County Parks and Recreation or future events, visit montgomerycountytn.gov/parks. 

Last Edited: July 28, 2025 @ 1:51 pm

Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department, will be closing Franklin Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets starting at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to facilitate roof replacement on the Montgomery County Courts Center. The roadway is anticipated to be open to all traffic by 2 p.m.

A crane and associated equipment that will be used as part of this replacement will block this segment of the street and street parking.

Drivers should be aware of this closure downtown and plan alternate routes.

Last Edited: July 21, 2025 @ 8:53 am

Montgomery County Government and Ascension Saint Thomas today announced a strategic public-private partnership to establish a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility at Exit 11 off Interstate 24, a rapidly growing area of the county. This initiative represents a significant step forward in expanding the region’s healthcare infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing population. 

The planned facility will be co-located with the future Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville Hospital, currently pending approval through the Tennessee Certificate of Need (CON) process. The new hospital is expected to bring advanced medical services and greater access to care across Montgomery County and surrounding communities. 

“This partnership marks a major milestone in our commitment to building a healthier, safer community,” said Wes Golden, Montgomery County Mayor. “By working together with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are addressing the critical need for expanded emergency services in one of our fastest-growing corridors in Montgomery County.” 

“We are extremely blessed to be afforded this opportunity by Ascension Saint Thomas to locate a new and modern EMS station.  This comes at a pivotal time in our department as we have been working with the Mayor’s office to build a new station in the Exit 11 area.  We currently operate out of a small portion of a city fire station with no room to accommodate the continued increase for emergency medical responses.  This new facility will not only provide our team with the space and tools they need, but it will also save taxpayer dollars in the long run. We are truly thankful.” — Chris Proctor, Chief, Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services. 

The addition of a dedicated EMS facility will improve emergency response times, enhance coordination during large-scale emergencies, and provide life-saving resources to residents and travelers along the I-24 corridor. As the region continues to grow, the partnership ensures that both public safety and healthcare access remain top priorities. 

“We are pleased to collaborate with Montgomery County to bring much-needed health care access to the growing community," said Fahad Tahir, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas. “Our plan to build a hospital and health care campus reflects our shared vision to invest in the future of health care in Clarksville-Montgomery County and serve the community now and for generations to come.” 

Once complete, the EMS site at Exit 11 will be a cornerstone of the region’s broader healthcare and emergency preparedness network, aligned with the future development of the Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville Hospital. 
 
About Montgomery County Government 
Montgomery County Government is committed to providing efficient, effective, and innovative services that enhance the quality of life for residents and support sustainable growth throughout the region. 
 

About Ascension Saint Thomas 
Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, nonprofit health system in Middle Tennessee. The system includes 18 hospitals and 320 sites of care across a 45-county area in Tennessee, including a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities. Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 13,000 dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year. Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nation’s largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes about 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Visit www.ascension.org.