Last Edited: May 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at the William O. Beach Civic Hall, located in Veterans Plaza, 350 Pageant Lane.

City and County officials, as well as MCVSO staff, will give remarks, with a keynote address given by LT Russell "RJ" Natherson, United States Navy. Musical selections will be presented by Stella McKnight and the Carnival and Encore Choirs from Clarksville High School, with the posting of the colors by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard. Area Veterans Service Organizations will conduct a wreath-laying ceremony.

For more information, contact the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization at 931-553-5173 or email Stacey Hopwood at srhopwood@mcgtn.net.

The Montgomery County Veterans Service Office (MCVSO) will be closed Monday, May 12, to implement crucial system upgrades. These upgrades are necessary to ensure that the MCVSO continues to deliver exceptional service to veterans, eligible dependents, and surviving spouses. 

For more services from MCVSO, visit https://mcgtn.org/vso

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Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Dept and Parking Authority, will be closing 3rd Street between Commerce and Franklin Streets starting at 6:00 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, to complete the replacement of a cooling tower on the Montgomery County Courts Center Facility.

 A crane and all associated equipment that will be used to accomplish this replacement will block this segment of the street and parking for this important project for the County. 

Parking meters will be bagged at the end of the day on Friday, May 9, to prevent vehicles from parking overnight and blocking the road closure beginning early Saturday morning.  

Drivers should be aware of this closure downtown and plan driving routes to avoid 3rd Street.

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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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