Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Hosts Howl-O-Ween Event
October 9, 2015
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control will host its first annual Howl-O-Ween Tricks Fur Treats Extravaganza on Saturday, October 24th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at their facility located at 616 North Spring Street.
This first time event will event will foster community outreach and public awareness, give booth participants the ability to showcase their businesses and organizations, and help the animals at MCAC at the same time!
Clarksville’s 2nd Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day set for Sunday, November 2nd
October 31, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, November 2nd, the 2nd Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day will take place at the Rural King parking lot between 1:00pm and 5:00pm.
This event tries to bring awareness about the misconception of Bully Breeds, raise funds specifically ear-marked to provide free or greatly reduced cost spay/neuter surgeries for owners and to reduce euthanasia and increase adoptions of Pit Bulls in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
2nd Annual Pit Bull Awareness event to be held November 2nd at Rural King.
Wrapping up Clarksville’s 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival
April 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The last day of the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival continued to be the best in memory. The weather was absolutely flawless, neither too hot nor to cold. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky throughout the entire day.
I rushed down to the Festival at 9:00am to catch the annual WJZM 1400 AM Clarksville in Review broadcast from the Festival. This usually is held at the Bill Roberts thunder road automotive tent on Franklin Street just down from the Roxy Regional Theatre. The program was already well underway when I arrived.
Randy Houser performing at the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival on Saturday
Friends of Rotary Park to host Spring Fling April 5th
March 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday April 5th, 2014, the Friends of Rotary Park will hold their annual Spring Fling from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Make sure you save the date and come out and enjoy a day at Rotary Park.
Friends of Rotary Park will be hosting activities for the whole family. It is open free to the public but there will be some vendors selling some awesome items, food trucks cooking up some great food and one activity you can take your aggression out on (Smash Car).
Montgomery County Departments Receive Greater Nashville Regional Council Awards
September 29, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government received two awards from the Greater Nashville Regional Council at its 46th Annual Regional Planning and Economic Development Meeting on Thursday, September 19th.
The annual event held this year in Henderson, TN, presented 25 awards to various cities and counties for programs and initiatives that have exhibited excellence and innovation over that last calendar year.
Montgomery County Animal Control Officer Matt Heaton (Right) accepts the Public Safety Award from GNRC President Scott Foster (Left) at the annual awards banquet.
Montgomery County Government to Vote on Ordinance Requiring Shade for Outdoor Dogs
August 30, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – On Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00pm, an amendment is being presented to the Montgomery County Commission that will require that pet owners ensure outdoor pets have access to shade on hot days.
Currently, our local Animal Control department is not requiring pet owners to provide shade for their animals because the law doesn’t say “shade.”
Doggie Palooza was a great time for pets and their owners
July 2, 2013
Clarksville, TN – This weekend was the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation’s sixth year doing Doggie Palooza, a celebration of all things dog!
The event is held each year At Heritage Park’s Bark Park, and features a day full of demonstrations, contests, prizes, and much more! But more importantly it is an opportunity for dogs and their owners to socialize with other dogs and their owners.
Pets and their owners at Doggie Palooza
Clarksville No Kill event at Montgomery County Animal Control this Saturday
June 13, 2013
Saturday Event to Benefit Shelter Dogs and Cats
Clarksville, TN – Dozens of volunteers and local animal advocates have organized an outreach and fundraising event that will be held in the parking lot of Montgomery County Animal Control, 616 North Spring Street, this Saturday, June 15th between 10:00am-4:00pm.
Saturday’s event is inspired by a nationwide effort known as the National No Kill Movement, which challenges animal shelters, animal advocates and communities across the nation to do better. Per the organization’s website: The leading cause of deaths among healthy dogs and cats in the United States is due to killing in shelters.
Montgomery County Animal Control debuted their new Mobile Adoption Trailer at the Rivers and Spires Festival
April 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County Animal Control and Adoption Services setup their new Mobile Adoption Trailer at this years Rivers and Spires Festival Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th. It was sitting near the Kid’s Zone at the corner of Hiter Street and Commerce Street.
“It has been very well received,” stated Montgomery County Animal Control director Tim Clifton. “I think this is probably one of the greatest things we’ve done at animal control.”
Rivers and Spires Festival reaches Crescendo with Jo Dee Messina Concert
April 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN -The final day of the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival began with absolutely glorious weather. The sun was shining and the sky was that special shade of blue you get after a spring storm. The crowds started showing up even before the 10:00am official opening time.
Dave Loos, Jr. from WJZM 1400 AM was on hand broadcasting Live from the Bill Roberts Thunder Road Automotive and Marine booth just down from the Roxy Regional Theatre. He spent the morning interviewing festival organizers and some of the sponsors.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers waits to see JoDee Messina perform at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival
