Clarksville, TN – Wednesday morning, around 9:45am at the EMS Station 23 across the street from the Hilltop Market at 385 Highway 149, a member of the on duty EMS crew smelled smoke, and when checking for the source found the garage where their ambulance was parked engulfed in flames.
As one of the crew responded to the fire, the other called for support from area Fire Departments; units from Clarksville Fire Rescue, Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department, East Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department, and the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Department responded to help fight the flames which were under control within 20 minutes of the initial call being placed.
 An ambulance was the source of the flames that destroyed EMS Station 23 on Highway 149 in South Montgomery County earlier today
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Sheriff Norman Lewis Memorial Blood Drive
November 28, 2012 |
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government partnered with the American Red Cross to host a Sheriff Norman Lewis Memorial Blood Drive Tuesday, November 27th at the William O. Beach Civic Hall.
Employees and the public alike came out to honor the memory of Sheriff Lewis, who lost his battle with leukemia in October. Twenty-four people participated in the drive. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarification on a previous report about the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission
 Hank Bonecutter
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Online has been thoroughly covering the recent controversy surrounding the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission. In an update posted yesterday, we were contacted by Elizabeth Black, Communications Director for Montgomery County.
Our story was concerning the special called session of the full Planning Commission that occurred on Wednesday of this week. «Read the rest of this article»
Montgomery County Employee files Grievance
 Hank Bonecutter
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Online and WJZM radio has learned that an employee of Montgomery County government, who works at the Clarksville/Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission, has filed an official grievance against a member of the Regional Planning Commission.
The employee filed the grievance because they felt their job had been threatened by the member of the board. «Read the rest of this article»
City and County Host Downtown Decorating Contest
November 16, 2011 |
Montgomery County, TN – The Downtown Decorating Contest will be a continued tradition in the 5th Annual Downtown for the Holidays celebration presented by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, in Downtown Clarksville on December 3rd.
The contest is open to downtown businesses from University Avenue to Riverside Drive. Businesses can show their holiday spirit while vying for the title of Best Window and Door Display, Most Creative Use of Lights or People’s Choice. «Read the rest of this article»
Volunteer Stars Nominations Needed
November 4, 2011 |
Montgomery County, TN – Nominations for the Fourth Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Montgomery County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service.
One youth and one adult will be selected in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious award. Nominees will be judged based on the community’s needs of the volunteer service performed, initiative taken to perform the service, creativity used to solve a community problem and impact of the volunteer service on the community. «Read the rest of this article»
Fort Campbell Welcomes Home its Commanding General
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell held a Welcome Home Ceremony today for elements of its 101st Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion; the flight included the 101st Airborne Division Flag; Fort Campbell’s Commanding General Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, and 25 soldiers. «Read the rest of this article»
275 members of the 3rd Brigade Combat team now safe at home
 Fort Campbell, KY – It started with an announcement moments after arriving at the airfield, “Flight 92012 is one hour out.”
The friends and family members of the soldiers scheduled to arrive home from Afghanistan began to cheer wildly. Their excited murmurs filling the air.
 The first 3rd Brigade Combat Team soldier heads for the hanger after getting off the plane.
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Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award Nominations being accepted
August 21, 2010 |
Nominations for the Third Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Montgomery County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service.
One youth and one adult will be selected in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious award. Nominees will be judged based on the community’s needs of the volunteer service performed, initiative taken to perform the service, creativity used to solve a community problem and impact of the volunteer service on the community. «Read the rest of this article»
Christmas Lighting Contest Winners Announced
December 29, 2009 |
Montgomery County Tennessee announced the winners of this year’s Christmas Lighting Contest. The contest is a joint project of the Montgomery County Tennessee, and the City of Clarksville. The award is presented to the merchants who’s creativity, use of light, and festive spirit excelled in making the community especially beautiful this time of the year. The winners were presented their prize by County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, and City of Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper.
F&M Bank won the overall category, Rogate’s Boutique for the most creative use of lights, and Betty’s Antiques for the best window and door display.
 The “Best Overall” award was presented to F&M Bank. (Pictured from left to Right are: City of Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper, F&M Bank Employees Khandra Smalley, Cindy Clements, Shela Williams and Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. Photo Elizabeth Black)
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