Christmas Tree Recycle Drop-Off at Rotary Park
December 24, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Friends of Rotary Park is sponsoring their first Christmas Tree Recycle program. From December 28th to January 11th, you can drop off your live tree at Rotary Park to have them recycled to help certain areas in the trails and updating the landscape.
Drop-off is during park hours only and located across from the playground parking lot (follow signs). Please, when dropping off your tree that they are clean from any decoration including lights, tinsels and tree stand.
Friends of Rotary Park Christmas Tree Recycle program
Montgomery County Offices will be Closed for Christmas Holiday
December 23, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government Offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th, 2013 for the Christmas holiday. Public Safety personnel will report as scheduled.
Montgomery County offices will reopen on Thursday, December 26th, 2013, at their normal business hours.
Have a safe and merry holiday season.
Children sat on the sleigh with Santa and told him about all the toys they wanted for Christmas at the Montgomery County Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Montgomery County adds Insurance Safety Office Web Application to County Website
December 20, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government in conjunction with the Montgomery County Fire Service has recently announced a lowered ISO (Insurance Safety Office) rating that affects county residents living within five (5) road miles of a Volunteer Fire Station.
To assist residents in determining if their property falls within that distance requirement, Montgomery County partnered with the Austin Peay GIS Office to create a web mapping application.
Montgomery County Insurance Safety Office Web Application
“The Nutcracker” presented by Dance Theatre of Tennessee hits the stage Friday in Clarksville at Austin Peay State University
December 18, 2013
Nashville, TN – The Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s performance of “The Nutcracker” in Clarksville, TN orginally planned for December 7th, takes place for for one night only at Austin Peay State University on Friday, December 20th, at 7:00pm.
The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations.
Sugar Plum & Cavalier
Agero receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
December 12, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to complete requirements for Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified and host a Green Ribbon Cutting is Agero.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Montgomery County Director of Administration, Phil Harpel, filling in for Mayor Bowers, were there to congratulate the company for their work.
Agero receives Green Certification. (Montgomery County Government)
Montgomery County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held Saturday
December 9, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 7th at 5:00pm, Montgomery County held their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at outside the court house and in the court center.
There was hot chocolate and cookies for all those attending. Christmas music was playing making it a festive atmosphere.
Before the ceremony began, several people took advantage of the empty sleigh in the court center for photos.
Children sat on the sleigh with Santa and told him about all the toys they wanted for Christmas at the Montgomery County Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa was also handing out plenty of candy to everone that paid him a visit.
Acuff Circle of Excellence seeking 2014 Ovation Award nominees
December 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Acuff Circle of Excellence, a non-profit patron society of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is seeking nominations for the coveted Ovation Awards, presented annually since 1996.
The nominees must have made significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community.
Anyone can submit nominations. [Read more]
Deadline for Clarksville’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade is quickly approaching
December 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and 
Montgomery County Government have partnered along with Agero to host the 54th Annual Christmas Parade. The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled for December 7th, 2013 beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
The Clarksville Jaycees banner leads off the annual Christmas Parade
The Christmas parade is an event for local businesses, schools, and organizations to showcase their Christmas spirit. Don’t miss the Budweiser Clydesdales, the 101st Army Band and Grand Marshal local cancer survivor, Garrett Whipple!
A brief tree lighting ceremony will be held immediately following the parade on Public Square with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and on the County Square with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. This year’s parade theme is “Storybook Christmas”. The deadline to enter is December 5th.
Parade entry forms are available at the city’s three community centers, the Parks and Recreation office, and online at www.mcgtn.org or www.cityofclarksville.com/parade. The cost to enter is $30.00 for all entries except churches and civic groups. All entries must also be accompanied by an unwrapped new toy, non-perishable food items, or grocery store gift cards valued at $25.00. Church and civic groups need only donate item valued at $25.00 for entry.
All toys, non-perishable food items, and gift cards will be collected during parade check-in, on December 7th, and will be distributed among local charities.
For more information about the 54th Annual Christmas Parade, please contact Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
Dance Theatre of Tennessee presents its touring production of “The Nutcracker” for the 3rd year in a row in Clarksville
December 2, 2013
Nashville, TN – The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations.
Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings this endearing holiday classic Clarksville! In line with its mission of bringing ballet to the people, Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings “The Nutcracker” to five cities in four Middle Tennessee counties – Davidson, Montgomery, Rutherford and DeKalb.
Sugar Plum & Cavalier
Budweiser of Clarksville becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
November 20, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to celebrate their Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification is Budweiser of Clarksville, owned by the Hand family of Clarksville.
Charles Hand, Chairman of the Board of Hand Family Companies, has a history of taking care of the environment. For decades, Hand has been doing his part to keep our community clean. His actions carried over to his family businesses when the Company began participating in the Adopt-A-Highway Program in the early 1990s, and the efforts have been growing ever since.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification ribbon cutting for Budweiser of Clarksville.
