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On Friday, March 7, The Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) recognized the Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) as an Advanced Age-Friendly Public Health System (AFPHS) for their commitment to Age-Friendly Public Health Systems at an educational event on Age-Friendly Communities and Age-Friendly Public Health Systems.  

The event brought together professionals from the health and education sector to celebrate their achievements and share best practices in creating age-friendly environments. County health departments received certificates for submitting comprehensive action plans demonstrating their dedication to enhancing health services and resources for aging populations.

This Advanced Recognition is awarded to health departments demonstrating leadership in integrating aging-focused policies, programs, and partnerships into their public health work.

Among the honorees, the Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) became the second county in the state to earn an Advanced Age-Friendly Public Health System designation by the Trust for America's Health.

This recognition reflects Montgomery County’s ongoing efforts to promote age-friendly initiatives, such as HealthierMontgomery.com and Healthier Montgomery Streets & Neighborhoods. Additional initiatives contributing to this achievement include the expansion of the Montgomery County Health Council, collaboration with AARP to pursue an Age-Friendly Community designation, the ECHO Dementia Risk Reduction Program, and the development of FindHelp.org, an online directory connecting residents to essential medical, mental health, food, and social services.

The event featured presentations from leading organizations and agencies, including Trust for America's Health, the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, AARP, the Alzheimer's Association, Middle Tennessee State University, and Joey Smith, Director of the Montgomery County Health Department.

“We are proud of the progress made in building a more inclusive and supportive environment for our aging population,” said Joey Smith, Director of the Montgomery County Health Department. “These achievements are the result of strong partnerships with our mayors, elected officials, the Montgomery County Health Council, and the many dedicated stakeholders in our community. We look forward to continuing this important work and expanding our impact.”

"It is an honor for the Montgomery County Health Department to be recognized as an Advanced Age-Friendly Public Health System. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all those we serve. Thank you to the Montgomery County Health Department for all the hard work they do every day to create a healthier, more age-friendly Montgomery County. Additionally, our continued investment in developing greenways, parks, and sports amenities reflects our dedication to fostering a high quality of life for both our residents and visitors," said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

"Our strategic network of parks, greenways, and sidewalks, being geographically distributed throughout the City of Clarksville, will have the combined effect of making pedestrians safer as they travel about in more aesthetically appealing communities," said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts.

"But even beyond these goals, we want to provide incentives for people of all ages to have fun outdoors and get healthy, and that is equal to any other goals that might exist for providing parks and sidewalks.

"Knowing that these aggressive goals have already collectively helped our community earn the distinction of supporting an Advanced Age-Friendly Public Health System is very rewarding, and we've only just begun to realize the full measure of our commitment to this,” Mayor Pitts said.

For more information about the Montgomery County Health Department's age-friendly initiatives, please visit https://montgomerytn.gov/health. 

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Montgomery County Fire Service celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Burn Tower training facility. Nearly 60 guests attended the event on February 25, 2025, to celebrate the official activation of the Burn Tower training facility, located at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Complex, 2275 Dotsonville Road. Leading the ceremony was Chief of the Montgomery County Fire Service, Mike Rios, in collaboration with County Mayor Wes Golden, who recognized the state delegates, elected officials, employees, and all who came out to be a part of the celebration. 

Montgomery County Fire Chief Mike Rios spoke about the hard work and planning that went into designing the facility, thanked the teams involved in making the project possible, and thanked Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and the County Commissioners for their continued support.

“The new burn tower is a great asset to the community and a valuable training tool for our public safety teams. It provides the EMS, Fire, and Sheriff’s teams with a space to train and gain the experience needed to prepare them for challenging and high-risk situations. I look forward to joint training exercises and seeing the impact this facility will make on our responsiveness and ability to better serve the community,” said Montgomery County Fire Chief Mike Rios.

Mayor Golden spoke next about the importance of training. He recognized representative Jeff Burkhart for his efforts in impacting the way county fire can be funded at the state level, thanked all the local delegates and county commissioners for their support of the project, as well as the engineering team, design, and construction teams for their efforts to provide the community with an advanced training facility.

“Montgomery County is committed to expanding our fire response capacity. Ensuring the safety of our residents is a top priority for our office, and we recognize how important it is to have a well-equipped and responsive fire service. Investing in resources like this provides the critical training and infrastructure to ensure that our Fire and EMS teams are fully prepared to handle emergencies swiftly and effectively,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

The group officially cut the ribbon and coupled a fire hose to commemorate the facility becoming operational. Following the ceremony, guests were invited to witness Emergency Management Systems (EMS) and Montgomery County Fire Service demonstrations.

For more information about the Montgomery County Fire Service, visit mcgtn.org/fire.

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

Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., will be the final day for residents can take care of their county and city property taxes at one location with 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.

 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 and the Onsite health clinic will be closed Thursday, February 20, due to winter weather.

For online services available through Montgomery County Government, visit the GOV tab at mcgtn.org. 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Montgomery County Government offices will be closed Wednesday, February 19, due to the anticipated winter weather event and hazardous driving conditions. Residents are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary travel during this period. 

Staying off the roadways ensures your safety, allows first responders and public safety teams to focus on emergencies without additional hazards, and gives road crews room to work more efficiently.

For online services available through Montgomery County Government, visit the GOV tab at mcgtn.org. 

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Montgomery County, TN — Montgomery County Commissioner Tangi C. Smith, representing District 8, announces her resignation, effective April 1, 2025. 

The Montgomery County Commission will seek applicants to fill the vacant seat and fulfill the remainder of the term through August 2026. Nominations and voting for the vacancy will take place at the Formal Commission meeting March 17, 2025.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, and a resident within and a qualified voter of the district they represent. Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest, current resume, and a copy of their current voter registration card to the Montgomery County Human Resource Department, 350 Pageant Ln, Suite 301A, Clarksville, TN 37040, no later than Friday, February 28, 2025. 

“After much reflection, I have decided to step down due to ongoing health concerns and the need to focus on my family during this challenging time. My current circumstances require more attention than I am able to balance alongside my duties on the commission, and I believe it is in the best interest of both my well-being and the county for me to step aside. 

Serving on the commission has been an honor and a privilege. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with such dedicated individuals in our community, and I remain hopeful for the continued success of the initiatives we have worked on together,” said Commissioner Smith.

“Commissioner Smith has served this community well and has always been a pleasure to work with. We appreciate her advance notice, allowing us the time to nominate a replacement to ensure the residents in her district will be represented. We know she will continue to thrive and serve others, wherever she calls home,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

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