Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department and Parking Authority, will close 2nd Street between Commerce and Franklin Streets starting at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, to facilitate roof replacement on the Montgomery County Historic Courthouse.. The roadway is anticipated to be open to all traffic by 5:00 p.m.  

A crane and all associated equipment will block this segment of the street and parking. Parking meters will be bagged to prevent vehicles from parking overnight and blocking the closure. Drivers should be aware of this closure downtown and plan driving routes to avoid 2nd Street.

Local government officials from Southwestern Kentucky and Montgomery County, Tennessee, in partnership with the Christian County Military Affairs Committee, have announced a series of Emergency Resource Fairs to assist Fort Campbell Soldiers, their families, and federal employees who are being impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Since the shutdown, more than 670,000 federal employees have been furloughed, while another 730,000 continue to work without pay across our nation.  Thus, creating a significant financial and emotional burden on the families who serve and support our nation. The ripple effects have been felt throughout the Fort Campbell region, where numerous households are now struggling to meet essential needs such as groceries, fuel, and childcare.

“The men and women who serve our country—whether in uniform or as federal employees—should never have to face financial hardship due to circumstances beyond their control,” said Shannon Lane, Director of Military Affairs for the Christian County Chamber of Commerce. “Our community stands united across state lines to ensure that those who serve are supported during this difficult time.”

"Montgomery County, Tennessee, is partnering with Christian County, Kentucky, to make sure that resources and support are available for our service members, government workers, and their families, during this time of financial strain, no matter what side of the state line they live on. These individuals are our friends, our neighbors, and our colleagues - they have sacrificed for us, and now it is time to give back to them in their time of need,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden. 

To help alleviate the strain, two Emergency Resource Fairs will be held to provide immediate relief, guidance, and support to affected families:

Event Schedule:
November 4th and 5th | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Valor Hall Event Center, 105 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove, KY 42262

November 7th | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November 8th | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 501, Clarksville, TN 37040

Community support is vital. 
Event organizers anticipate assisting between 5,000 and 10,000 families over the course of the four days. The fairs will bring together local organizations, nonprofits, and community partners to offer essential supplies, financial resources, and emotional support.

Organizers are seeking donations such as gift cards, care packages, and informational resources to distribute to families in need. Any contribution—large or small—will go directly toward helping those most affected by the shutdown.

Organizations wanting to participate, provide assistance, or get information out there on how they are supporting those affected are highly encouraged to attend and will be provided with a complimentary table at the events to share resources, information, or distribute items directly to families.

“The psychological and emotional toll this shutdown has taken on our civilian workforce and military families cannot be overlooked,” said Jerry Gilliam, Christian County Judge Executive. “By working together as one regional community, we can demonstrate that Fort Campbell families, whether uniformed or civilian, are not facing this challenge alone.”

For more information or to get involved, please contact:

Shannon Lane
Director of Military Affairs
Christian County Chamber of Commerce
slane@christiancountychamber.com
c: 270.881.6222

Christopher Collins
Assistant Director of Military Affairs
Christian County Chamber of Commerce
Ccollins@christiancountychamber.com
c: 270.535.4964

Michelle Hueffmeier
Director of Communications & Marketing
Montgomery County, TN
mrhueffmeier@montgomerytn.gov
 p: 931-648-8482
c: 931-419-7204

Last Edited: October 27, 2025 @ 4:14 pm

The 2025 Clarksville Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9 a.m. in front of the Historic Courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville. The keynote speaker is Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) David C. Sohn, a former Apache Helicopter Pilot who flew over 1,000 hours in combat as part of the 101st Airborne Division. Deputy Sohn now serves as a School Resource Officer with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department.

This year's Veterans Day parade theme is "Veterans: Heroes Among Us", a tribute to our Veterans' continuous service to our great community. For those unable to attend in person, the parade will be live-streamed on the ClarksvilleNow Facebook page.

 The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of N. Eighth and College Streets, next to the Sundquist Science Building at Austin Peay State University (APSU), with the reviewing stand at the Third Street side of the courthouse. The parade will proceed from College Street, left onto University Avenue, right onto Main Street, left onto 3rd Street, left onto Commerce Street, left onto University Avenue, right onto Franklin Street, left onto Eighth Street, and back to the APSU parking area.                               

A map of the parade route is available online at https://montgomerytn.gov/vso/2025-veterans-day-parade-route

For more information about the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, visit montgomerytn.gov/vso or contact 931-553-5173.

Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department and Parking Authority, will close 2nd Street between Commerce and Franklin Streets starting at 6:30 AM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to facilitate roof replacement on the Montgomery County Historic Courthouse.. The roadway is anticipated to be open to all traffic by 5:00 p.m. 

A crane and all associated equipment will block this segment of the street and parking. Parking meters will be bagged to prevent vehicles from parking overnight and blocking the closure. Drivers should be aware of this closure downtown and plan driving routes to avoid 2nd Street.

Last Edited: October 23, 2025 @ 9:38 am

The Montgomery County Commission is seeking to fill the newly opened position of Division V General Sessions / Juvenile Court Judge. Candidates must be at least 30 years of age, a resident of Tennessee for at least five years, have lived in Montgomery County for at least one year, and be licensed to practice law in Tennessee. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume (including the candidate’s Board of Professional Responsibility number) to the Montgomery County Chief of Staff, Lee Harrell, at lharrell@montgomerytn.gov no later than noon on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Voting for the vacancy will take place in the Commission Chambers on the Third Floor of the Historic Courthouse, 1 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, Tennessee, at the Formal Commission meeting on Monday, December 8, at six o’clock p.m., 2025. All qualified candidates will be given 5 minutes to speak to the County Commission at the Informal meeting on Monday, December 1, at six o’clock p.m., 2025.