Last Edited: June 13, 2023 @ 12:41 pm

Montgomery County, TN — On Friday, March 18, the Montgomery County Diversity and Inclusion Office held its first Women's Panel named #SheMeansBusiness, at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. 

This event provided an opportunity to educate, motivate, and inspire the attendees with personal stories shared by women in County Government. The discussion led with an introduction of each panelist followed by a poignant message about women empowering women from guest speaker Dr. Rashidah Leverett who also serves as a Montgomery County Commissioner. Each panelist touched on some of the obstacles and challenges they have overcome.

The room was filled with attendees who were eager to hear and ask questions of the panelists as they shared their knowledge and experiences. Six guest panelists participated in the discussion: Purchasing Agent Stephanie Morlock, VSO Assistant Director Stacey Hopwood, General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Sharon Massey Grimes, Chief Deputy County Clerk Teresa Cottrell, Chief Deputy Trustee Sydney Green, and County Commissioner Rashidah Leverett. The event was moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Training Officer Zoyie Jackson.

“It was an honor to celebrate our women in government by hosting Montgomery County’s Inaugural Women’s History discussion panel. I am grateful to our Title VI Team for helping to make this event a success. We are already excited about next year’s event,” stated Jackson.

To follow the events happening with the County Diversity and Inclusion Office, visit Montgomery County Government’s social media sites and the County News section of mcgtn.org.

Last Edited: July 19, 2022 @ 2:47 pm

Montgomery County to host public meeting about widening Rossview Road

What: Meeting to discuss the widening of SR-237 (Rossview Road), from east of International Boulevard to east of Kirkwood Road to reconstruct and widen approximately 3.1 miles of Rossview Road to a five-lane curb and gutter section. 

Why: To provide a presentation as well as a public question, answer, and comment period.

When:  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,  March 29, 2022

Where:  Rossview Middle School located at 2265 Cardinal Lane, Clarksville, TN 37043

Who:  Nicholas Powell, Chief Engineer of Montgomery County Government and HDR Engineering Inc.

Last Edited: July 19, 2022 @ 2:46 pm

Montgomery County, TN — Bi-County Solid Waste Management will host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day event on Saturday, March 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 350 Pageant Lane in the back parking lot of Veterans Plaza. The event is sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

HHW Day provides residents of Clarksville, Montgomery County with an opportunity to properly dispose of leftover household chemicals, lawn and garden products, and automotive materials without causing harm to the environment.

“It’s important to note that this will be the only HHW event this year in Montgomery County. I hope everyone will gather the hazardous waste that has been sitting in their garages or elsewhere and bring it to us next Saturday,” encouraged Mark Neblett, Director of the Bi-County Solid Waste Landfill.

Batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and electronics are accepted daily at Bi-County Solid Waste at 3212 Dover Road, Woodlawn, TN 37191. 

For questions or additional info, call 931-648-5751.

Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 9:51 pm

Montgomery County, TN — The first Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) Promotion Ceremony of 2022 is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is the keynote speaker for the event. The Phase V promotion ceremony will take place in the County Commission Chambers at the County Historic Courthouse at 1 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040.

 VTC Recovery Court is a unique program for military veterans and active duty service members that provides needed treatment and services under judicial supervision in order to restore veterans and soldiers to their honored status after they find themselves involved in the criminal justice system. VTC has multiple graduations every year signifying participants’ achievement of meeting all treatment goals and court-ordered requirements. The Phase V Ceremony confirms the participant is prepared to reenter their community in recovery and independent of legal involvement.

“We are honored and thrilled to have Governor Lee join us for this meaningful occasion. His involvement in the ceremony is something we had hoped would happen for quite some time. Not only will the Governor’s presence make the graduates and VTC staff feel special, but Governor Lee’s heart will be touched when he hears the testimonies of the participants,” stated Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Kenneth R. Goble, Jr. 

The ceremony is open to the public and there is a Webex option for those who cannot attend in person. To view the meeting online go to Webex.com, type in 2456 552 9432 as the access code, and qVpyCyUf583 for the password.

Last Edited: December 29, 2022 @ 2:46 pm

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is set to kick-off the planning process for the “Clarksville-Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan: A Vision for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond”. The plan will serve as a guide for the next 20 years regarding land use, development, and public infrastructure investment.

The foundation of The Comprehensive Plan will be based on community vision and consensus, existing conditions analysis, and future development scenarios. It will serve as a road map to guide policy decisions and land use regulations to achieve the community’s long-term objectives.

The key components of The plan will focus on:

• Future Growth and Land Use
• Housing and Neighborhoods
• Economic Development
• Transportation and Mobility
• Infrastructure and Utilities
• Parks, Natural Resources, and the Environment

The planning stages for The Comprehensive Plan come at a time of rapid growth in Clarksville-Montgomery County after Money Magazine named Clarksville the “Best Place to Live” in 2019, followed by other publications spotlighting the area as a top-pick for millennials, along with highlighting the low cost of living and family-centric community. Most recently, OpenDoor in 2021 named Clarksville as having the most desirable zip code in the country, further reinforcing the increase in zoning cases, subdivisions, and site reviews at the RPC over the past two years.

While community growth brings jobs, investment, and capital to the area, it also brings a unique set of challenges. Land is a finite resource that is a community’s most valuable asset; when compounded with the growth Clarksville-Montgomery County is experiencing in its 554 square miles, competing interests start to arise, and challenges become more complex. Where and how to grow, meeting the housing demand, locating commerce and employment areas, access to recreation and open spaces, and improving area mobility are some of the difficult questions in need of answers.

To help provide these answers, the RPC selected the award-winning planning firm Houseal-Lavigne (hlplanning.com) during a nationwide search for a firm to support the comprehensive planning process. Houseal-Lavigne has worked with more than 400 communities on a range of planning efforts and has delivered more than 150 comprehensive plans throughout the country. Members of their team will visit Clarksville-Montgomery County at the end of March to meet with elected officials and key stakeholders, followed by community-wide workshops and meetings taking place later this summer.

Once completed, The Comprehensive Plan will be the product of the community, with a vision and recommendations guided by valuable input received from residents, business owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders. 

Ways to get Involved: 

The RPC wants to hear from the community. Whether you are a lifelong resident or a recent transplant; a student or military member; a renter, homeowner, or landlord; retired, an employee, a small entrepreneur, or large business owner; every voice matters in this process, and the RPC is looking for everyone to participate.  

Community input is currently being gathered through the RPC’s Comprehensive Plan website at www.cmcrpc.com/compplan.

Clarksville and Montgomery County Residents are invited to,  

• Take the Questionnaire:  This survey contains questions about the community's critical issues and opportunities that The Comprehensive Plan process should address.
• Make a Map: Map.Social is a fun and engaging online tool that allows individuals to identify areas on a map of the issues and opportunities facing their communities.
• Stay Informed: Join the RPC email list to receive periodic updates on The Comprehensive Plan, future community events, and publications.
• Follow RPC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CMCRPC/): The RPC will regularly be posting news of events, articles, and documents relating to The Comprehensive Plan.