Hilltop Supermarket hosts 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off
May 7, 2024
Clarksville, TN – On a cloudy Saturday, May 4th, the air in Clarksville was thick with anticipation as Hilltop Supermarket held the 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off. Despite the looming threat of rain, the barbecue enthusiasts gathered, their grills fired up and their aprons ready.
“The rain held off, and we had some nice weather for the cook-off. Last night was the kick-off party, and today is the actual competition. Our judges are different county officials, like the Mayor, and other local barbecue experts,” Cody Jackson with Hilltop Supermarket said.

Brian Ford with Electro-Que-Ted was Grand Champion of Hilltop Supermarket’s 2024 Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Montgomery County adds Reserved Spots for Gold Star Families
June 23, 2018
Montgomery County Government
Montgomery County, TN – This week Montgomery County added Gold Star Family parking signs at Civitan Park, Richellen Park, Rotary Park, War Memorial Park and Woodlawn Park as well as Veterans Plaza for Gold Star Family Members.
The idea for the signage came from a local citizen who shared it with Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.
Montgomery County’s RichEllen Park holds Total Solar Eclipse viewing event
August 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 21st, 2017, Montgomery County Parks and Recreation held a Total Solar Eclipse viewing event at RichEllen Park. The event started at 10:00am and lasted until 3:00pm. The event was free and open to the public.
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the park, good food and mingle with neighbors, family and friends. Montgomery Central Little League was manning the concession stand making fresh hamburgers, hotdogs, etc, available for purchase. All proceeds from concessions sales went to the League.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation to hold Total Solar Eclipse Viewings at Richellen Park and Woodlawn Park
August 18, 2017
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation invites the public to view the solar eclipse at Richellen Park and Woodlawn Park on Monday, August 21st, 2017. The parks will be open to the public at 10:00am for this historic event.
Concessions will be available from the Montgomery Central Little League and Woodlawn Little League. All proceeds from concessions sales will go to the Leagues.
Montgomery Central Little League to hold registration for 2017 on February 11th, 18th and 25th
February 10, 2017
Cunningham, TN – The Montgomery Central Little League is holding registration for the 2016 season. Kids ages 4-15 years old can be registered for Baseball and Girls Softball.
Games will be held at the new RichEllen Park located at 1466 Highway 149.
You can register online now. If you register today, February 10th, 2017 you will receive a $5.00 discount.
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation earns state award for RichEllen Park
November 19, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department was recently awarded the Four Star Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation for RichEllen Park.
The award was presented during the annual Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association state conference, held earlier this week in Memphis, TN.

(L to R) Montgomery County Parks Director Jerry Allbert, Administrative Coordinator Sally Burchett and Assistant Parks Director Joe Rodocker were on hand to receive the TRPA award earlier this week.
Clarksville Travel Ball hosts Cumberland Bank & Trust Memorial Tournament this weekend at RichEllen Park
May 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – This weekend, May 28th and 29th, USSSA baseball presents the Cumberland Bank & Trust Memorial Tournament. Teams from Tennessee and Kentucky will be playing on Saturday and Sunday at RichEllen Park.
Pool schedules will be posted on the USSSA website by Thursday morning. We will also post the schedule on FaceBook for your convenience.
We encourage everyone to come out this weekend for some great baseball from our 10U – 12U age groups.
Four Montgomery County Parks have Automated External Defibrillators available
March 24, 2016
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department and Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS) have joined forces to provide life saving equipment and training for four of the county parks.
The Parks and Recreation staff spent Thursday morning being trained by MCEMS Assistant Chief Bill Webb on how to properly use Automated External Defibrillators (AED) that will soon be installed in Woodlawn Park, Civitan Park, RichEllen Park and South Guthrie Community Center.

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation get training by MCEMS Assistant Chief Bill Webb on how to use Automated External Defibrillators.
Mid South Softball Association to hold signups today at Governors Square Mall
February 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On February 6th, 2016 the Mid South Softball Association will be holding signups inside Governors Square Mall at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Ages are from 5-6 year old T-Ball through 23U Fastpitch Women’s League.
Mid South Softball Association features top level coaching, training and officiating. It is affiliated with the USSSA. The registration fee is $75.00.
Montgomery Central Little League registration for 2016 going on now
February 2, 2016
Cunningham, TN – The Montgomery Central Little League is holding registration for the 2016 season. Kids ages 4-18 years old can be registered for Baseball and Girls Softball.
Games will be held at the new RichEllen Park located at 1466 Highway 149.
The next registration will be held at Pages Sporing Goods located on Madison Street right beside Firehouse Subs from 9:00am until 12:00pm.