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County Adult and Youth Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Recipients

May 22, 2023 - MoCo Gov.

Montgomery County, Tenn. — Montgomery County recently recognized two community volunteers, Catarino Guzman, and Darin Morris, at May's formal County Commission meeting with proclamations from County Mayor Wes Golden for being selected as the 2022 Montgomery County adult and youth recipients of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA). Guzman and Morris were also recognized at April's annual GVSA statewide banquet.

Army Veteran Catarino Guzman, known by family and friends as 'Cat,' was honored as the 2022 Montgomery County Adult Recipient for his ongoing support to the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region. Guzman has faithfully supported the United Way by volunteering to set up, serve, and tear down for the outdoor concerts at Downtown Commons and Riverfest in 2022 and several years prior, with all proceeds going to the United Way and their partner agencies. Guzman also served at community events like National Night Out to support local law enforcement, the Clarksville Women's Expo, and the Clarksville Area Downs Syndrome Walk to support the community and heighten awareness about the work of United Way.

From 2019 through 2021, Guzman also worked every "Shower-Up event hosted by the United Way to provide showers, food, and clothing to our homeless population; and has served as the Vice President of the City of Clarksville's Human Relations Commission since January 2022, bringing the homeless perspective to the organization. Guzman has also volunteered as Hispanic Santa at Montgomery County Parks and Recreation for three years. 

Guzman has a full life with his wife, Valerie, three adult children, three grandchildren, and a full-time leadership position at Bridgestone Metalpha. Yet, he makes the time to give back to his community with nearly 200 hours of volunteer service to United Way annually. Guzman serves under the radar, humbly taking care of others before himself with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

"I am surprised and appreciative of this award and to City Mayor Joe Pitts for nominating me. I am also thankful for the kind words from County Mayor Golden. There are a lot of people who are hurting and need a little help and a listening ear. If we all do something, we can make a big difference in our community, said Guzman. 

Darrin Morris was honored as the 2022 Montgomery County Youth Recipient for his work supporting Kenwood High School Varsity Football Juniors Pro League for ages 5-11 as a sideline coach, collecting entry tickets, moving chains on the field, working concessions, and operating the time clock. Morris is up early, prioritizing younger children by working every Saturday volunteer game. Youth players count on Morris to be present and supportive as a positive role model, encouraging them to succeed on the field, in school, and in life.

Morris volunteers to remember his father, a football player and coach who died from pancreatic cancer in 2015. He witnessed his dad as his role model as he coached him and other young players from age five on weekends, and Morris found working with youth was a way to honor his father's legacy.

Morris is a varsity starter for Kenwood High School Football, holds a 3.8 GPA, is a 4-year varsity starter, is part of Omega Men's Academy, is a Jr. Deacon at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, and is a National Honor Society member. He exemplifies that you can be intelligent, hardworking, and committed to serving your community.

Morris said, "It's important for me to honor my dad's memory in a meaningful way. If I've made a positive impact in the life of even one young man, I count that as a win. I plan to give back to my community throughout my life."

"One of the best parts of being Mayor is recognizing people like Cat and Darrin who give of themselves to strengthen our community. I'm thankful for them and all those who go above and beyond to volunteer in Montgomery County," said Mayor Golden.

The Governor's Volunteer Stars Award is a statewide recognition program instituted by former Governor Phil Bredesen to honor and publicly recognize citizens in each county's adult and youth categories for their exemplary volunteer service to their community.

Nomination forms for individuals and businesses will be shared through local media and Montgomery County Government social media sites once nomination forms are open in September. Nominations for this year’s honorees are due to [email protected] by November 10, 2023. Information about GVSA can be found at https://www.tn.gov/volunteer-tennessee/vt-events/vt-gvsa.html

River Road to Close at End of Month for Construction Work

May 16, 2023 - MoCo Gov.

Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Highway Department will close access for through traffic to River Road from Zinc Plant Road to Dean Road from Tuesday, May 30, through Friday, June 30, for construction work. During that time, the Highway Department will focus on ditch work, guardrail repair, and resurfacing from Zinc Plant Road to Highway 149. The detour route will be the 48/13 bridge.

“We understand this will be an inconvenience for those who regularly travel on that road and appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to improve the safety and quality of that area,” said Highway Department Supervisor Jeff Bryant.

For updates on the progress of the project, visit the Montgomery County Highway Facebook page or call 931-648-5740. 

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2023 CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

May 11, 2023 - MoCo Gov.

The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (MCVSO) is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m., May 29, at the William O. Beach Civic Hall, Clarksville.

County and City officials, as well as MCVSO staff will give remarks, with the keynote address given by Colonel Andrew Q. Jordan, Garrison Commander, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Musical selections will be presented by Stella McKnight and the Carnival and Encore Choirs from Clarksville High School, with posting of the colors by the Montgomery County Sherriff’s Office Honor Guard. Area Veterans Service Organizations will conduct a wreath- laying ceremony.

The William O. Beach Civic Hall is located in Veterans Plaza, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville.  

For more information, contact the MCVSO at 931-553-5173 or [email protected].

Montgomery County Family Movie Nights Kick-off This Weekend

May 10, 2023 - MoCo Gov.

Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation is proud to present the 2023 season of Montgomery County Family Movie Nights, which runs from May through September. The first of eight in the Family Movie Nights series kicks off this Saturday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. with Toy Story 4 at Richellen Park. 

“We are doing things differently this year by hosting Family Movie Nights at three different County park locations throughout the season: Downtown Commons, RichEllen Park, and Rotary Park. This makes it more convenient for people who live in other areas of our County and allows people to visit some of our fabulous parks they may not be familiar with,” said Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Director Sally Burchett.

All movies are expected to begin at 7:30 p.m. People can watch their favorite family movies, enjoy a meal or snacks from a food truck, and have some outdoor fun! Montgomery County Family Movie Nights are sponsored by: Altra Federal Credit Union and The Barnes Group - Real Estate Sales, Consulting, and Investing.

Below is our movie schedule and locations for 2023: 

May 13: Toy Story 4: RichEllen Park, Banquet Hall

May 20: Frozen 2: Downtown Commons

June 10: Moana: RichEllen Park, Banquet Hall

June 24: Sing 2: Downtown Commons

July 8: E.T.: Rotary Park

July 15: How To Train Your Dragon 2: Downtown Commons

August 12: Luca: Downtown Commons

September 23: Encanto: Downtown Commons

 

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Driver License Kiosk will be Removed from Election Commission Location

May 09, 2023 - MoCo Gov.

Montgomery County, TN – The driver’s license kiosk at the Montgomery County Election Commission in Veterans Plaza will soon be removed since our County now boasts three staffed locations to assist drivers’ service needs. 

DMV services, including the Real ID and driver license renewals, are available at the Driver’s License Center on West Dunbar Cave Road and City Hall, located at One Public Square. Thanks to the City of Clarksville, residents are fortunate to have a second customer convenience location in the City’s North Clarksville Service Center at 111 Cunningham Lane. Our County is also slated to soon expand to a second full-service Driver’s Services Center. 

Elizabeth Black, Administrator of Election, states, “When the self-service kiosk was installed at the Election Commission over 10 years ago, it served as the first satellite driver’s service option, so it was of great benefit to our citizens. However, as our County has expanded the convenience options for citizens to handle their drivers’ services needs, the use of the kiosk has dramatically decreased. We appreciate the State of Tennessee allowing us to house it so many years and are thrilled that the City of Clarksville can offer two staffed locations for customer assistance.” 

The newest locations are staffed by City employees trained in DMV services, except for taking driving tests, which are only done at the Dunbar Cave Road site.

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