Mark Britton talked about Civil War Medicine at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance, Saturday
December 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Saturday afternoon at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center a small group gathered to watch Mark Britton talk about Civil War era doctors, the tools, medicines, and methods they used.
“I’m not a doctor, but I could have been in the 19th century,” Britton said. “I’ve only been collecting and studying medical supplies and procedures for the last 10 to 12 years, but I have always been a fan of history, all types of history, ancient and recent.”
A presentation on life in the 1800’s at Fort Defiance this weekend, with guest speaker Mark Britton.
Montgomery Central High School and Elementary School are Points of Pride
December 13, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery Central High School counselor Bethany Erb was named Tennessee High School Counselor of the Year by the Tennessee School Counseling Association.
Montgomery Central Elementary School has been selected as one of two Tennessee schools named to the National Title I Distinguished School Program.
Montgomery Central High School Assistant Principal Steve Roberts, Bethany Erb, School Board member George Giles, Lead School Counselor Judy Springer.
Downtown Commons events for the week of December 12th, 2017
December 12, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – The Downtown Commons Holiday Ice Rink is currently open Monday through Friday at 5:00pm, Saturday at 11:00am, and Sunday at 2:00pm. Each night the last skate session starts at 8:00pm.
Reservations are not required but are recommended for groups larger than ten during evening sessions. Private Ice Sessions are also available by reservation.
Ice Skating at the Downtown Commons
Montgomery County Recognized by the U.S. Army
December 5, 2017
Award Presented for Connecting Employment Opportunities to Transitioning Soldiers
Montgomery County, TN – Fort Campbell and Montgomery County, Tennessee live side-by-side as neighbors and partners.
On Monday, December 4th, 2017, Montgomery County was of only seven Army communities worldwide to be recognized in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. Army with an Army Community Partnership Award – an award that celebrates partnerships that enhance Army readiness and strengthens community bonds.
Ryan D. McCarthy, Under Secretary of the Army, host the 2017 Army Community Partnership Program Awards at the Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Washington D.C., Dec. 4, 2017 (U.S. Army photo by Darrell Hudson)
Phase 2 Disc Golf Complete at Rotary Park
November 30, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Thanks to a grant from Clarksville Montgomery County Community Health Foundation acquired by students from Clarksville Academy in partnership with Montgomery County Parks and Recreation, Phase II of the Rotary Park Disc Golf Project has been completed.
The course is now 18-holes with a red and yellow basket for each of the 18 concrete tees, giving players of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to enjoy the game.
Clarksville Academy students partnered with Montgomery County Parks and Recreation to complete Phase II of the Rotary Park Disc Golf Project.
Celebrating Christmas in the Downtown Commons
November 29, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – This Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 there will be multiple activities taking place in the Downtown Commons and throughout downtown to celebrate the Christmas Season. SpiritFest begins at the Downtown Commons at 2:00pm, kicking off with Northeast High School Show Choir, Starlight Grande performance, Infinity Dance Fitness Academy, Clarksville Academy, and Rossview Singing Hawks.
At 3:30pm, the Montgomery Central Elementary School Choir will perform followed by greetings from Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett at 3:45pm.
Downtown Commons to celebrate the Christmas season Saturday, December 2nd.
Mills Family establishes Austin Peay scholarship for Montgomery County students in memory of late son
November 28, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A recent gift from Bobby and Betty Mills to Austin Peay State University will ensure that the memory of their late son will endure and support future Montgomery County-area students as they work toward their educational goals.
New Austin Peay State University scholarship for Montgomery County students established.
Montgomery County Animal Care partners with 72nd Medical Detachment to help Homeless Animals
November 21, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is pleased to celebrate one year of partnering with the 72nd Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support, which is part of the 86th Combat Support Hospital.
Not only have these military heroes examined and treated many homeless animals in the last year, but they have now added spaying and neutering so the animals will be adopted quicker.
The 72nd Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support is working with Montgomery County Animal Care and Control to save animals in the community.
Hundreds line streets for Clarksville-Montgomery County’s annual Veterans Day Parade
November 13, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Dozens of entries in Clarksville-Montgomery County’s annual Veterans Day Parade made their way through the streets of downtown Saturday, as hundreds lined up along the route to show respect and appreciation for our community’s veterans.
A pre-parade presentation on the steps of the courthouse featured speeches by Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, as well as the keynote speech by this year’s Parade Grand Marshall CW3 John Clement, U.S. Army Ret.
A huge turnout for Clarksville’s annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday.
CMCSS Launches Reading Campaign with Celebrity Readers
November 11, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System says research shows that if a parent or adult spends 20 minutes a day reading to a child, that child scores 90% better than their peers on reading tests. It exposes them to 1.8 million words a year.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to launch Reading Campaign Sunday, November 12th.
