Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 4:28 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 @ 4:29 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. 

Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 4:29 pm

Montgomery County Government offices are closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday and will reopen on Monday, April 21, during regular operating hours.

Bi-County Solid Waste Management Landfill and Convenience Centers will be open on Good Friday except for administrative staff. The landfill and all convenience centers will be closed on Sunday, April 20, for the Easter holiday.

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

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 4:30 pm

Montgomery County is hosting a flood recovery resource fair at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15 at Kirkwood High School for residents impacted by the floods that hit the Clarksville Montgomery County area in mid-February and early-April. 

The County is partnering with The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region to assess local damages and identify where help is most needed. 

This event will bring resources together and connect residents to non-profits that can assist with temporary housing i.e. hotels, short-term rentals, clean up, repair work, and other services, and provide a free hot meal.

“We know cleanup is just beginning for most of these folks and, as we move into the recovery stage, we want them to know they are not alone. Our community is great at pulling together in times of need and our local non-profits are amazing partners. Their support is critical during this time,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden. “We also want to assure residents we have been working to get the water out of these areas and won’t stop until we have both short and long-term solutions.”

The fair offers a place for residents the option to connect in person with organizations and non-profits for resources. Assistance is also available online, at www.cmcresponds.org.

The Salvation Army, Crisis 211, Manna Café, Spiritual/emotional care (Lutheran Disaster Services), TN Alliance for Legal Services, Cumberland Baptist Disaster Relief, Catholic Charities, Veteran’s Coalition, Military Empowerment, Team Rubicon the United Way, YAIPAK and others will be at the fair.

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 4:31 pm

The Montgomery County Highway Department wants residents to know, that we are setting up a series of pumps today. These pumps, brought in from outside our local area, are being used to remove water from the basins and increase stormwater capacity. We are hopeful this will allow residents back into their homes soon and will provide updates on road openings as they become available.

Montgomery County is committed to investing in the necessary upgrades to protect our residents and their property. Following the heavy rain in February, we engaged engineers to work on a long-term solution to manage stormwater and prevent this from happening again. We appreciate your patience as we address the challenges presented by the extreme April rain event.

Farmington Basin Flooding:
Before the April rain event, the ground was already saturated from rainfall in February. The injection wells were almost full (70-80% capacity) before the rain event began, and the Dunlop Basin was holding water from earlier storms, indicating it wasn’t draining well.

Due to saturation levels and basin conditions, ahead of the storm, we took steps to lower water levels and reduce flood risk. Highway crews placed a small pump to move water from Dunlop to Farmington, with the capacity to flow at a maximum throughput of 1500 gallons per minute and utilized a larger pump with a capacity of 3600 gallons per minute to speed up water flow from Farmington’s main basin to the one with an injection well.

However, despite those efforts, several factors led to the system becoming overwhelmed. The injection well in Farmington suddenly stopped draining, likely due to a blockage or the aquifer being too full to absorb more water. At the same time, a large basin north of International Blvd. crested and overflowed into the Dunlop basin, leading to the addition of an excessive volume of water flowing into the Farmington Basin, with no surface outlet directly connecting to the Red River, overwhelming an already taxed system.

Our early calculations estimate that this flow contributed more than 250,000 gallons per minute (equivalent to filling an Olympic-sized swimming pool every two to three minutes) to the Farmington basin over Dunlop Road. We are continuing to gather more data and will publish a full report on the rain flow and volume.

POC: Joshua Peltz
Email: Jpeltz@mcgtn.net