Montgomery County Animal Control Changes Hours
December 21, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – In an effort to better serve the citizens of Montgomery County, Animal Control and Adoption Services will be open new hours beginning January 1st, 2012. The facility will be open to the public from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am to 7:00pm on Thursdays and will be closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
“We hope this new schedule change will allow citizens easier access to our facility and allow us to better serve our customers”, states County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. [Read more]
Winn Water Port Expansion will move forward
December 13, 2011
Zoning vote opens the way to project that brings jobs, attracts employers
Clarksville, TN – Winn Marine Vice President and General Manager Chad Swallows expressed his profound gratitude Monday night after the Montgomery County Commission granted Winn’s request to expand port operations on the Cumberland River.
“We are so appreciative to the public servants on the County Commission and City Council for making this project possible,” Swallows said. “Their foresight and vision, along with that shown by our city and county mayors, will bring big benefits to our community.
The Winn Materials site (Google Earth)
The City of Clarksville adds new local content to AT&T’s U-verse TV
November 17, 2011
Public, Education and Government (PEG) Programming
PEG channel added to U-verse TV in Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and AT&T Tennessee today announced that Public, Education and Government (PEG) programming provided by The City of Clarksville is now carried on AT&T U-verse® TV Channel 99.
This station is operated by Austin Peay State University (APSU). APSU’s GovTV channel provides its viewers live and rebroadcast coverage of OVC sports, classic arts showcase, NASA and various community events that also include Clarksville’s city council meetings. AT&T U-verse launched in Tennessee in December 2008.
Launch of the PEG channel in Clarksville Tennessee. (Pictured from left to right: Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers; State Rep. Joe Pitts; State Rep. Curtis Johnson; Kathy Sager, AT&T; Timothy Hall, President Austin Peay State University; and Lanie Johnson, AT&T.)
Austin Peay State University featured on cover of new AT&T Clarksville Phone Directory
November 16, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is featured on the cover of the new AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory serving Clarksville and surrounding communities.
APSU is the first to appear on the Real Yellow Pages’ newly designed cover, which was unveiled November 16th during a public announcement on campus. The photograph depicts the excitement of men’s basketball at APSU, one of 15 sports programs offered by the University.
Those on hand to unveil the new AT&T directory cover Nov. 16th at APSU were Katherine Sager, AT&T Legislative and External Affairs; state Rep. Curtis Johnson; APSU President Tim Hall; state Rep. Joe Pitts; Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers; and Lanie Johnson, AT&T Regional director of external affairs. (Photo by Beth Liggett, University photographer)
Ceremony to honor Joel Plummer planned
November 1, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – State Senator Tim Barnes has announced that Montgomery County officials will hold an unveiling ceremony for the Joel Plummer Memorial highway on Friday, November 4th, commemorating the life of a public servant who made Montgomery County his home and his life.
Plummer was born in Montromery County where he lived his entire life. After serving in the U.S Navy during the Korean War, he returned home and was appointed deputy sheriff at the age of 22. Joel Plummer was eventually elected Sheriff of Montgomery County, was Montgomery County Trustee, Montgomery County Executive (now County Mayor) and was Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety from 1975-1979. [Read more]
Montgomery County Receives Greater Nashville Regional Council Award
October 7, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County was recently honored with an Award from Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) for “Energy Conversation and Resource Protection”.
The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government have worked together with leadership from several area businesses to establish the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP).
The idea for the Green Certification Program came from a Leadership Clarksville project of the 2010 class.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, Facilities Development Director Clint Camp, Green Certification Program Coordinator Michelle Newell, Bi-County Assistant Director of Administration & Education Mary Anderson, GNRC President and Mayor of Portland Ken Wilber, and Director of Administration Phil Harpel.
Aviation Fun Day
October 6, 2011
Outlaw field, Saturday the 8th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Clarksville, TN – Outlaw Airfield, North Central Institute (NCI) will be hosting their Annual Aviation Day in recognition of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.
Free activities will be on hand for the entire family, from the youngest to the oldest, including bounce houses, face painting, and a car show. Kick-off will begin at 10:00am with guest speakers: Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn P. Bowers and City Council Member Ward 1 – Nick Steward. This event will last until 2:00pm. [Read more]
Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk/5k Run this Saturday
September 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Rescue a child with your sole this Saturday, September 24th at the 3rd annual Stop Child Trafficking Walk/5K Run!
Join thousands of individuals in 33 cities nationwide as we walk/run to stop the most heinous crime of our day – child sex slavery. By walking or running, YOU can help bring an end to slavery in our cities and in our nation once and for all!
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers to be on Clarksville in Review this Saturday
September 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Tune in to 1400am, WJZM as County Mayor Carolyn Bowers will be on Clarksville in Review with Hank Bonecutter Saturday morning at 8:00am. Gabe Segovia will be on the show at 9:00am. They will be discussing the latest topics concerning Clarksville citizens.
If you miss the show, you can listen to the podcast on www.wjzm.com
New Animal Control Director Appointed
August 20, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that Karen Josephson has been selected as the director of Animal Control. She brings over 25 years of management experience and 15 years as an independent animal rescuer to the Montgomery County facility.
Karen Josephson has been appointed the as the new director of Animal Control.
