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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn​. – This Friday, June 3 Downtown @ Sundown will feature Purple Madness, a Prince Tribute band! Beginning at 7 p.m., Lucian Greene will open the night with a variety of upbeat acoustic songs. Following Lucian, Purple Madness will take the stage! Purple Madness is the ultimate celebration to one of the most widely beloved entertainers of all-time. This Prince Tribute Band will get you up on your feet and take you through all the singer’s top hits like ‘Purple Rain’ ‘Kiss’ and ‘Little Red Corvette.’ 

Local food trucks will also be set up before and during the shows. Kadi’s Tacos and More, Heather’s Homemade Icecream, Johnny & June’s Italian Ice and TN Kettle Corn are all expected to be on site. Tater Headz will also be open at the walk-up eatery on the corner of Legion Street and Third Street. Beer and other beverages will be for sale, with all proceeds benefiting our featured non-profit, United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region.

Main Street will be blocked off between Second Street and Third Street beginning at 4:30 p.m. to make room for the food trucks. Downtown @ Sundown Concerts are free and open to the public and take place the first and third Fridays of each month through October. Chairs and blankets are welcome; however, pets, coolers, smoking/vaping or outside alcohol will not be allowed on site.

Downtown @ Sundown is title sponsored by TriStar Beverage and Shelby’s Trio and sponsored in part by Waste Connections of Clarksville. 

To stay up to date with events happening at the Downtown Commons, visit our Facebook page at Downtown Commons and our Instagram page @downtowncommonstn.

Last Edited: June 29, 2022 @ 10:11 am

Montgomery County, TN — Montgomery County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. All County offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 during normal operating hours.

Although County offices are closed on Memorial Day, some services are available through the Montgomery County, Tennessee website through the Gov tab.

Last Edited: June 13, 2023 @ 7:43 am

Montgomery County, TN — The Montgomery County Title VI Committee will host the first Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Celebration on May 27, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. The City of Clarksville and the Clarksville Human Relations Commission as well as members from the AAPI community are partnering in the celebration through the use of event space and their involvement in planning and execution. The event is free and open to everyone who is interested in the heritage and contributions of the AAPI community.

World-renowned laser eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang will be the guest speaker at the event as he shares his journey to success. Wang, who earned doctorate degrees, one in laser physics and one in medicine, from Harvard and MIT, is also a philanthropist, co-founder of the non-profit Common Ground Network and creator of the amniotic membrane contact lens. As a teenager, Ming fought to escape China’s Cultural Revolution when millions of innocent youth were deported to remote areas to face a life sentence of hard labor and poverty. The Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with all sight restoration surgeries performed free of charge. Dr. Wang was named the Kiwanis Nashvillian of the Year for his lifelong dedication to helping blind orphaned children from around the world.  

Music, dancing, food tastings and booths representing Korean, Filipino, Samoan, Hawaiian, Japanese and Thai communities will be a part of the event to celebrate the diverse culture and recognize the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the AAPI communities of Clarksville-Montgomery County. 

“It is an honor to host Montgomery County's inaugural Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with our Asian and Pacific Island community members. In Montgomery County, we strive to live up to our word. We don’t just acknowledge and respect diversity and inclusion within the government and community, we cherish and embrace it,” said Zoyie Jackson, Montgomery County Diversity and Inclusion Officer. 

For more information about the event contact Montgomery County Title VI Co-Chair Pam Clark at 931-648-5715 ext. 12309

Last Edited: June 13, 2023 @ 7:43 am

Montgomery County, Tenn. — Montgomery County Safety & Risk Director Jennifer Hood has been elected  to serve as a member of National Public Risk Management Association’s (PRIMA) Board of Directors. Hood has worked for the county for more than 13 years working for employees to provide a safe work environment, lower insurance costs and provide proper care for employees who are injured at work. 

“Hood is known for her positive attitude and willingness to jump in and help others. Being chosen as a National PRIMA board member is a big deal that reflects well on Jennifer and Montgomery County as a whole,” said Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett. 

PRIMA is the largest risk management association in the world dedicated to benefitting the public risk management community for more than 40 years. Membership for PRIMA is made up of more than 1,400 entities that are able to use the Association as a one-stop shop for education, training, risk resources, and networking. PRIMA absorbed the Public Entity Risk Insitute (PERI) in 2013, and is overseen by an independent board of six directors made up of of a public risk professionals throughout the United States.

“I am both humbled and honored to be able to serve on the board of such a prestigious organization,” said Hood.” I truly could not have seen all the blessings I have received while working at Montgomery County without the help of an amazing risk management team, phenomenal leaders like Mayor Jim Durrett and Chief-of-Staff Kyle Johnson, elected officials, department heads, county commissioners and the incredible county employees. I am proud to be part of the MoCo family.”

Under Hood’s direction the risk management department has increased awareness of safety in all departments resulting in decreased workplace injuries which saves taxpayer dollars, secured improved insurance rates and was essential in working with county departments through the COVID-19 crisis. Her vigilance and approachability have helped the risk management department evolve to where it is today. 

Montgomery County is very proud to recognize her for her hard work and all that she has done for our County. 

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Montgomery County Government Chief of Staff Kyle Johnson announced his resignation on April 22, 2022. Johnson will be departing for Washington, D.C. on May 6 to serve as Chief of Staff to Indiana Congressman and Vietnam Veteran Jim Baird. 

“This announcement has been bittersweet,” said Johnson. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve side-by-side with the leaders of Montgomery County as we have worked to create the best community in the state of Tennessee and the region. It has been my absolute pleasure to belong to the MoCo family.” 

The community has gone through some major changes since Johnson began serving as Montgomery County Chief of Staff for County Mayor Jim Durrett in January of 2019. During his service, Johnson played an important role in finalizing the F&M Bank Arena and securing the Amazon Distribution Facility, among other initiatives. He worked on internal reforms within county departments to streamline efficiencies and strengthen the cohesiveness of the team.

While serving as Chief of Staff, Johnson served in the National Guard, participating in regular drills and exercises, where he earned the Tennessee Adjutant General’s ribbon for valor.  Johnson will graduate with his master’s degree from George Washington University this May and will begin his MBA at Georgetown University this fall.

Johnson has been actively involved in the military veteran community and the community as a whole, serving on the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) board of directors, as a guest speaker for Veterans Treatment Court, and an advocate and advisor for Campbell Strong Defense Alliance. Johnson also served as an active member of the Clarksville Rotary Club and was a consistent Medallion Member for the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region.

“Kyle has been a valuable member of the MoCo team and of this community. He contributed immensely as Chief of Staff, collaborating with City of Clarksville leadership, the Industrial Development Board, Economic Development Council and many of our industry leaders. His professionalism and presence will be missed,” said Mayor Durrett.

The Montgomery County Government team is thankful for his contributions and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.