Montgomery County Parks and Recreation invites local businesses to showcase their holiday spirit in the 3rd annual Deck the County: Holiday Business Showdown. This friendly competition encourages businesses across Clarksville Montgomery County, to showcase their most creative and spirited holiday lights and decor for a chance to be named the best in the county.   

Registration is now open, and businesses are encouraged to enter their most festive holiday displays no later than Thursday, December 10 by visiting christmasinclarksville.com, hosted by ClarksvilleNow, and selecting the Business Category to be considered.   

The top five finalists will be featured on the Montgomery County Government Facebook page, where community members can vote online from December 11–16.  

The top three winners will be notified, publicly announced, and receive an award during the Ice Sculpting and Holiday Movie Night at Downtown Commons on Monday, December 21, at 6 pm. 
 
The business with the most Facebook votes will take home this year’s trophy—and the all-important bragging rights for the year, along with one month of free advertising on Clarksville Now and a digital ad at Downtown Commons from January through March.  

Montgomery County encourages all local business owners to share their holiday spirit and help “Deck the County” with cheer. Let the holiday decorating begin!  

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

Each Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am, December 1, 2026, through February 18, 2027, 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 and at the City Gas & Water location at 111 Cunningham Lane. Joint services will not be available December 23 through December 31 due to holiday staffing constraints. 

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. 

“Providing tax services in one convenient location makes the process easier and more accessible for our residents, and we are proud to continue our partnership with the City of Clarksville to better serve the taxpayers,” said Montgomery County Trustee Kimberly Wiggins. 

"Our offices work closely together year-round to serve City taxpayers, so it's only natural that we expand this partnership during these busy property tax months. We're grateful that the County continues to co-host this initiative with us,” said Clarksville Chief Financial Officer Christen Wilcox. 

“Montgomery County is pleased to continue working with the City of Clarksville to make paying local and county taxes, making it easier for residents to take care of their taxes in one location, while saving time and simplifying the process,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden. 

"This partnership with Montgomery County for tax payments is consistent with our core belief in the City of Clarksville that building enhanced efficiencies into every aspect of customer service is the wisest and best approach," said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. "It's a combination of service quality and good economics." 

The Trustee’s Office is in Suite 101-B, in Veterans’ 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 Government offices will close Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day federal holiday, and will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 12, during regular operating hours.

All Bi-County Solid Waste Management operations (including Convenience Centers) will also be closed Wednesday, November 11. Please visit montgomerytn.gov/bi-county/locations for individual convenience center hours.

For online services available through Montgomery County Government, visit the GOV tab at montgomerytn.gov/

The Montgomery County Health Department is recognizing No Vape November to raise awareness about Tennessee’s youth vaping epidemic, and to promote the resources available to prevent and stop vaping.

“It’s extremely important to keep engaging with our youth to prevent them from using any form of nicotine products,” Director Joey Smith of Montgomery County Health Department said. “Tobacco use is still one of the top causes of death in Tennessee, and this generation could put an end to that. It’s amazing to see the youth in our community serving as peer influencers and advocates for preventing tobacco and nicotine addiction.” 

The U.S. Surgeon General recently declared the use of electronic cigarettes among youth an epidemic. A 2022 study from the FDA and CDC estimated that more than 2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students reported currently using electronic cigarettes. In Tennessee, nearly 1 in 5 high school students reported vaping in the past 30 days.

The Tennessee Department of Health, through the TNSTRONG program, has distributed No Vape November toolkits to the State’s local health departments. If you are interested in participating in No Vape November or learning more, please contact Montgomery County Health Department Health Educator, Renee Bruens, at 931-453-1378 or email [email protected].

Learn more about TNSTRONG and No Vape November on Facebook and Instagram.

More information about initiatives to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related disease in Tennessee is also available on TDH’s website for the Tobacco Use and Prevention Control Program or TNSTRONG.org.

To connect with the Montgomery County Health Department contact: Renee Bruens at 931-453- 1378, or [email protected]

Cumberland Electric Membership Cooperative (CEMC) has recertified at the Silver Level through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program. The designation recognizes CEMC’s continued efforts to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste and make responsible use of resources.

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and CMC Green Certification Program Manager Michelle Newell formally recognized CEMC’s achievement on October 26.

Located at 1940 Madison Street in Clarksville, CEMC’s headquarters complex houses the electric cooperative’s primary operations and Cumberland Connect Broadband. Across its operations, CEMC has implemented practical measures that support both resource conservation and day-to-day efficiency.

Improving energy efficiency was a particular strength in CEMC’s recertification. Updated lighting, temperature controls, and the removal of personal space heaters and other equipment that interfere with efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) operations demonstrate strong resource management.

CEMC also continues to reduce waste beyond traditional recycling. In addition to recycling cardboard and aluminum, it also sells retired wiring for reuse and has taken steps to significantly reduce plastic and paper waste.

Extending the useful life of materials is another part of CEMC’s approach. Retired telephone poles are offered to residents for reuse in landscaping, fencing and other projects on private property.

“One of the unusual things we do is offer our retired telephone poles to the public for reuse. They are used for landscaping, fencing, and other purposes,” said CEMC Supervisor of Purchasing & Warehousing Scott Bagwell, who led the recertification effort.

CEMC has also incorporated alternative-use vehicles into its fleet, helping reduce fuel and maintenance costs. Preventive maintenance is also a major priority, supporting the reliable operation of equipment and vehicles while helping extend their useful life.

“We take pride in our strong preventative maintenance program we have with our equipment, including our fleet. We are grateful to continue with this program, and we know it’s not possible to do anything without the support of the more than 300 outstanding employees who work with us,” said CEMC Chief Executive Officer Chris Davis.

“CEMC demonstrates how practical steps—whether improving energy efficiency, reducing waste or finding new uses for materials—can support responsible resource management while benefiting daily operations,” Newell said. 

CEMC works to deliver safe, affordable and reliable electric power and high-speed broadband services to residents in Cheatham, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart and Sumner counties. For more information on their services, see cemc.org/about-us/

The CMC Green Certification Program, supported by Bi-County Solid Waste Management and Montgomery County Government, recognizes local organizations that demonstrate a commitment to practical resource management, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. Participating organizations identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical ways to put those opportunities into action.

For more information about the CMC Green Certification Program, visit montgomerytn.gov/green.