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September 2, 2022

South Guthrie Community Center 100-Year Celebration  

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn​. – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Warfield School, presently known as South Guthrie Community Center, from Sept. 8 through Sept. 10. 

On the first day of the 100-year celebration, Sept. 8, from 5 - 7 p.m., Executive Director of the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Frank Lott will share his extensive knowledge of the architecture of Rosenwald Schools and the renovation to revive the South Guthrie Community Center.

Dr. Mary S. Hoffschwelle, an Associate Provost at Middle Tennessee State University, will lead a discussion on Sept. 9 from 5-7 p.m. about the history of Rosenwald Schools and their contribution to Montgomery County. Dr. Hoffschwelle. has published numerous publications on the topic of Rosenwald Schools.

Finally, on Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m., the County Parks and Recreation Department will host a 100-year celebration with food trucks, inflatables, games, and more.

“We love welcoming new institutions into our community, but it is important to stop and reflect on where we have been. This celebration is a perfect opportunity to honor the role of education in our County’s history,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

“We are excited to honor and celebrate the anniversary of a building that has meant so much to so many over the century. I want to welcome everyone to come out and celebrate with us!” said Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Director Sally Burchett. 

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn​. – This Friday, September 2nd, Downtown @ Sundown will feature Beatles vs Stones! Starting at 7 p.m., the two greatest rock n' roll bands of all time will face off in a once-in-a-lifetime show! They will engage in a musical “showdown” of hit songs from the 60’s like ‘Satisfaction’ ‘Paint It, Black’ and ‘Here Comes the Sun.’ Be ready to sing and dance during this rock battle!   

Local food trucks will also be set up before and during the shows. Burgasm, Kadi’s Tacos and More, Heather’s Homemade Icecream, Kona Ice and TN Kettle Corn are all expected to be on site. Tater Headz will also be open at the walk-up eatery on 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.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TN – Montgomery County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. All County offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 during normal operating hours.

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

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – The prestigious Nashville Symphony will perform a free concert for the community on the lawn of the Montgomery County Downtown Commons on September 6. 

Beginning at 6 p.m., the community can participate in an Instrument Petting Zoo hosted by the Nashville Symphony. An Instrument Petting Zoo is a time when guests can go from instrument to instrument, touching and playing with them, just like we would with animals in a petting zoo! Following, at 7 p.m., the community will have the opportunity to listen to some of the country’s most talented musicians, the Nashville Symphony! The Nashville Symphony will have over 60 musicians in attendance to make this the best yet! Chairs will be available for the first 500 guests in attendance.

The Nashville Symphony has been integral to Middle Tennessee and Music City since 1946. Performing over 150 concerts annually, they are an established leader in Nashville’s growing arts and cultural community. 

This free community concert is sponsored by Benefits, Inc. and Jack B. Turner and Associates.

Local food trucks: Burgasm, Big Kahunas, and Heather’s Homemade Icecream, are scheduled to be on Main Street before and during the show. Tater Headz will also be open at the walk-up eatery on Legion and Third streets. Beer and other beverages will be for sale by Ajax Distributing Company, with all proceeds benefiting United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region.

Chairs and blankets are welcome; however, pets, coolers, smoking/vaping or outside alcohol will not be allowed on site. 

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

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Montgomery County, TN — The Montgomery County Clerk’s Office and the Register of Deeds Office, will close at noon on Wednesday, August 31 to allow for the accurate and complete accounting of inventory for the transition of authority between elected officials.

County Clerk Kellie Jackson and Register of Deeds Connie Gunnett decided to retire from their elected positions this year. Teresa Cottrell will serve as the new County Clerk and Julie Chadwick Runyon will serve as the Register of Deeds. The newly elected officials will take office on September 1. 

The County Clerk and Register of Deeds offices are located in Veterans Plaza at 350 Pageant Lane.

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