The deadline to submit property tax relief applications and vouchers through the Montgomery County Trustee’s Office is Friday, April 4, 2025. To be considered for the program, supporting documents must be filed before the deadline.

The County Trustee’s Office administers a state-funded tax relief and tax freeze program to help homeowners 65 and older, disabled homeowners, and disabled military veterans pay their property taxes. To qualify for elderly or disabled tax relief you must be a homeowner, 65 and older, or disabled, and the owner’s total income cannot exceed $60,000.

The Trustee’s Office is located at 350 Pageant Lane, in Veterans Plaza, Suite 101-B, and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

For questions or more information, call 931-648-5717 or visit https://mcgtn.org/trustee/.

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The Montgomery County Veterans Service Office (MCVSO) will be closed on Tuesday, April 1, and Monday, May 12, as they implement crucial system upgrades. The office will also be closed Friday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for essential updates.

These upgrades are necessary to ensure that the MCVSO continues to deliver exceptional service to veterans, eligible dependents, and surviving spouses from all eras. Thank you for your understanding as they make these important improvements.

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

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Last Edited: March 28, 2025 @ 2:14 pm

The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC) and TDOT Aeronautics Division recently awarded the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport Authority with the “Governing Body of the Year” award at the 2025 Tennessee Aviation Association Conference held at the Embassy Hotel Conference Center in Murfreesboro, TN. 
 
The Governing Body of the Year award recognizes the Airport Governing Body that in the estimation of voters contributed the most to the positive promotion of their Airport, Airport planning/improvements for the previous calendar year in the State of Tennessee
 
“We are deeply honored to receive this esteemed recognition,” said Sammy Stuard, Chairman of the Clarksville Regional Airport Authority. “Our dedicated and skilled team works tirelessly each day to ensure we maintain a top-tier airport experience.  We are also grateful for the ongoing support from Montgomery County and the City of Clarksville, as their commitment helps make the airport a welcoming gateway to our vibrant community.” 
 
“It’s an honor for the Clarksville Regional Airport and its all-volunteer board to receive one of the State of Tennessee’s top three awards, recognizing their leadership and accomplishments over the past year. Recognition like this is not easily earned and would not be possible without the support of our city and county local officials. The airport authority and its board remain committed to the citizens of Clarksville-Montgomery County and supporting continued job growth, expansion, and tourism," said John Patterson, Executive Director at Clarksville Regional Airport. 

"Congratulations to the Airport Authority Board on this well-deserved recognition. Your ongoing dedication and hard work are key to supporting our community’s growth, and the board's vision and leadership have expanded economic opportunities and helped to build a stronger, more vibrant local economy. I look forward to seeing the positive impact the Airport Authority will continue to make for Montgomery County." said Montgomery County Mayor, Wes Golden.
 
About the Airport Authority: 
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport Authority is a non-profit corporation charged with the operation and oversight of the Clarksville Regional Airport. The Authority is governed by a board of members appointed by municipal and county government.  Authority members include Sammy Stuard (Chairman), Charlie Koon (Vice Chairman), James Halford (Treasurer), Rob Salome and John Hadley Jr. 
 
To learn more about the Clarksville Regional Airport, visit https://www.clarksvilleregional.com/

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Colleen Gildee has recently been selected as the Director of Human Resources (HR) for Montgomery County Government.  

With more than 20 years of experience, Gildee is an accomplished HR director who is passionate about fostering strong, meaningful relationships in the workplace and dedicated to cultivating environments where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered. 

“We are happy to welcome Colleen to the MoCo team and are confident in the expertise she will bring to the HR department and our staff. I look forward to the initiatives she will introduce and am confident her experience will strengthen and support our staff,” said County Mayor Wes Golden. 

Before joining Montgomery County, Gildee served as the Director of Human Resources for the Waynesboro Area School District in Waynesboro, PA. In that impactful role, she concentrated on talent management, employee development, and shaping a vibrant organizational culture that aligns with the district's goals. Her previous experiences also include serving as Director of HR and Risk Management at the YMCA and consulting for nonprofits. 

"I am honored to be working for Montgomery County and look forward to learning how I can best support the staff and community in this role! I am excited to be back in Tennessee and call Clarksville home." Colleen expressed, embodying her dedication to service. 

She holds a master’s in human resource management from the University of Maryland and possesses SPHR and SHRM-CP certifications. As a lifelong learner, she remains committed to continuous growth and development in the HR field. 

Colleen and her husband, John, are excited to embrace their journey in Clarksville, eagerly returning to Tennessee. 

For more information on Montgomery County Human Resources, visit  https://mcgtn.org/human-resources 

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Last Edited: March 27, 2025 @ 9:09 am

The Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) has officially commenced its spay and neuter surgeries on-site and at the shelter through its state-of-the-art Mobile Care Unit. On Wednesday, March 26, newly hired veterinarian, Dr. Christine Puskaric, spent the day successfully performing 8 neuter surgeries. This marks the first time since its inception that MCACC has been able to perform its onsite procedures in-house.  

 “Our team has struggled with surgery backlogs and depended on local veterinary clinics for spay/neuter surgeries. As our community has grown, these clinics have become overwhelmed, and the need for these services has increased significantly. It was amazing to witness our first surgeries, after months of planning, coordination, and hard work to get certified with the state; including licensing, inspection, gathering equipment, and setting up the mobile unit. A mobile surgery unit is a huge step forward for MCACC and the community, and I am very grateful for our dedicated team's hard work that made this effort possible,” said Dave Kaske, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Director. 

The MCACC mobile unit is equipped with an oxygen concentrator, anesthesia machine, vital signs monitoring equipment, and surgical sterilization equipment needed to perform surgeries such as spaying and neutering. The unit prepares animals for adoption as well as those that have already been adopted. The goal is to have all animals spayed or neutered before they are placed on the adoption floor so that they can go straight to their new homes. Once the new shelter is completed, there are plans to offer mobile services for pet owners who may not be able to afford veterinary care. 
 
“We were excited to begin utilizing the mobile medical vehicle for spaying and neutering our adoptable shelter pets.  The first day went great, and we anticipate this will make a big difference in getting the adopted animals into their forever homes much quicker,” said Dr. Christine Puskaric, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Veterinarian. 

MoCo is grateful to our animal shelter team for providing services that better assist our community. 

For more information and services available at MCACC, visit https://mcgtn.org/animal-control. 

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