Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 9:25 pm

Applications for the 2025-2026 Montgomery County Mayor’s Emerging Leaders (MEL) Program are now open and will be accepted until May 19, 2025.

MEL is for local high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in learning how local government works through participation in committee meetings and activities. Meetings with students begin in August 2025 and end in January 2026. 

"This program allows students to engage with county government and gain a deeper understanding of what is happening in government at a local level. I really enjoy having the students join our committees and meetings. We actively encourage them to ask questions, and they often show a genuine curiosity about the topics we discuss. Their unique perspective brings up valuable insights that can benefit us,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

The MEL program provides high school students with a fundamental understanding of how different aspects of county government work. Students interested in the program select committees to engage with, and all students are encouraged to attend budget committee meetings.  

Applications for the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Emerging Leaders Program are available on the Montgomery County Communications Department page or by emailing Valerie Linares at vjlinares@mcgtn.net.

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 9:25 pm

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation’s MoCo Movie Nights are back, bringing the magic of outdoor movies to parks across Montgomery County. Proudly sponsored by Altra Federal Credit Union and Kyrstin Frate, Keller Williams Realty, this summer tradition invites families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy blockbuster hits under the open sky—all for free! 

The 2025 MoCo Movie Nights season kicks off on May 3 and runs through August 9, with a lineup of fan-favorite films lighting up the night across multiple parks: 

2025 MoCo Movie Nights Schedule: 

• May 3 – Zootopia | RichEllen Park, 1466 Hwy 149
• May 10 – Inside Out 2 | Civitan Park, 650 Bellamy Lane
• May 31 – Harold and the Purple Crayon | Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
• June 14 – Migration | Rotary Park, 2308 Rotary Park Drive
• June 28 – Wicked | Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
• July 12 – Strange World | Woodlawn Park, 2910 Woodlawn Park Road
• July 26 – Elemental | Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street
• August 9 – Wish | Downtown Commons, 215 Legion Street

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase at all locations.  For movie showings at Downtown Commons, guests can also enjoy tasty eats from Wolf Down. 

For more details, visit montgomerytn.gov/parks 
Follow Montgomery County Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Instagram for updates. 

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 9:27 pm

Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department and Parking Authority, will be extending the closure of 3rd Street between Commerce and Franklin Streets through Saturday, April 19, 2025, for 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 to prevent vehicles from parking overnight and blocking the road closure. Drivers should be aware and plan alternate routes.

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 9:28 pm

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 6:30 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025, for 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 Thursday, April 17, to prevent vehicles from parking overnight and blocking the road closure beginning early Friday morning.  

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

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 9:29 pm

Montgomery County is excited to share that the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) has nominated Jennifer Hood, COSS, as the 2025 National President-Elect. This nomination is a testament to her outstanding leadership, professional accomplishments, and commitment to risk management in the public sector. 

“I am deeply honored and humbled by this nomination. PRIMA has played a significant role in my professional journey, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to an organization that does so much for the public risk management community. I would also like to sincerely thank Mayor Golden and our leadership team for their incredible support and encouragement—it means the world to me. I look forward to serving our members and working together to advance the mission of PRIMA.” said Montgomery County Safety and Risk Management Director Jennifer Hood. 

"Congratulations to Jennifer Hood on her well-deserved nomination as President-Elect of PRIMA. Her dedication and commitment to public service is evident every day through her leadership as the Montgomery County Safety & Risk Director” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden. 

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 About Prima: 
PRIMA is the largest risk management association dedicated solely to the practice of risk management in the public sector, and its membership is made up of more than 1,400 entities. It is the leading professional association dedicated to advancing effective risk management practices in the public sector. Through education, resources, and a robust national network, PRIMA empowers public risk management professionals at all levels of government.