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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – The Bi-County Solid Waste Management Transfer Station at 1230 Highway Drive will close Monday, November 11 to Thursday, November 14 for repairs. Bi-County anticipates the Transfer Station will re-open on Friday, November 15. Should the repairs take longer than expected, Bi-County will notify the public through local media and Montgomery County social media outlets.

During the closure, all large loads must be delivered to Bi-County’s main landfill location at 3212 Dover Road between the hours of:

• Monday – Friday - 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We understand this closure is an inconvenience, but it is necessary to keep the unit in operation for future use. We appreciate our patrons’ cooperation during this time,” stated Executive Director of Bi-County Solid Waste Mark Neblett.

For questions, please call 931-648-5751 or visit https://mcgtn.org/bi-county.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Michelle Hueffmeier was recently selected for the position of Director of Communications and Marketing for the communications department. 

Hueffmeier has over 19 years of experience in marketing content, internal/external communications, brand strategy, management, and event planning. She has held various roles within the communications field. Previously, Hueffmeier was the Vice President Communications and Marketing Director of Investor Relations for the Clarksville-Economic Development Council from 2019-2024. In that role, she managed branding, public relations, and marketing for the Economic Development Council (EDC) and its partners. This included overseeing communications, marketing efforts, investor relations, and maintaining websites. She also led the creative efforts for the 2019 Best Place to Live Campaign in collaboration with the City of Clarksville & Montgomery County. Prior to that role, she functioned as the assistant director of marketing and design, art director, designer, and communications director at the EDC. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art /Visual Communication from Washington University in St. Louis, along with numerous awards and certifications.  
 
“We are pleased to welcome Michelle to the team and believe her tenure with the Economic Development Council, marketing experience and strong community connections will be a valuable asset to the Communications department.” said County Mayor Wes Golden. 
 
Her responsibilities as Director of Communications and Marketing include enhancing and promoting the Montgomery County brand, creating marketing materials for County-owned venues, overseeing operations, marketing, and maintenance of County-owned Plaza venue, and developing promotional material for internal and external audiences. 
 
She will also be responsible for writing and editing County reports, articles, and news releases, maintaining records, preparing visual aids, coordinating and participating in public relations activities, and assisting the Mayor, County Commission, departments, elected officials, and boards in achieving public relations and information goals. Additionally, Hueffmeier will coordinate and participate in the dissemination of information and planning of public relations activities for all departments, agencies, or services of the County government, 
 
Hueffmeier joined the team in October and is gradually transitioning from her previous role to the county.  
 
“I am excited to join the Montgomery County team as Director of Communications and Marketing. I look forward to utilizing my experience to assist the County with its marketing efforts and strengthen community branding. I am eager to enhance partnerships and innovation for Montgomery County in my new role.” said Hueffmeier. 

 
Michelle currently resides in Clarksville with her husband and two boys and enjoys traveling, volunteering, biking, running, and community engagement. 
 
For information about Montgomery County Government, visit https://mcgtn.org/comm. 

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. — Montgomery County Government offices will close Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day federal holiday. All Montgomery County offices will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during regular operating hours.

The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization will host the 2024 Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9, at 10 a.m. This year's theme celebrates "80 Years of Service by the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization." Pre-parade ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. on the Third Street side of the Historic Courthouse, and the parade will be broadcast live on the County's Facebook page and CDE Lightband’s Clarksville Community Network (CCN).

Retired Army First Sergeant Dr. Andrew Kester, former director of the MCVSO, will be the keynote speaker.

We are monitoring the weather. Stay connected through our social media for inclement weather updates.

Although County offices are closed, some online services are available through the Montgomery County, Tennessee website. Click the Gov tab for a list of departments.

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Last Edited: October 21, 2024 @ 9:52 am

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9 a.m. in front of the Historic Courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville. The keynote speaker is retired Army First Sergeant Dr. Andrew Kester, former director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization (MCVSO), who now serves Montgomery County as the Director of Continuous Improvement. 

This year’s Veterans Day parade theme is a tribute to “80 Years of Service by the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization.”

For those unable to attend in person, the parade will be live-streamed on the Montgomery County, Tennessee official Facebook page. It will also be filmed and posted on CDE Lightband’s Clarksville Community Network (CCN).

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of N. Eighth and College Streets, next to the Sundquist Science Building at Austin Peay State University (APSU), with the reviewing stand at the Third Street side of the courthouse. The parade will proceed from College Street left onto University Avenue, right onto Main Street, left onto 3rd Street, left onto Commerce Street, left onto University Avenue, right onto Franklin Street, left onto Eighth Street, and back to the APSU parking area.                               

For more information, contact MCVSO at 931-553-5173. Parade entry forms for veterans groups and other organizations are available to download on their website, or the information may be submitted online at this link: https://mcgtn.org/vso/2024-veterans-day-parade

Parade entries will be accepted through Friday, October 25.                   

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) has hired Christine Puskaric as their new shelter veterinarian. 

Puskaric has nearly 20 years of experience in her field and has extensive knowledge in medical and surgical procedures, preventative care, after-hours emergency consultations, fostering, and educating pet owners on general care. Puskaric was the Medical Director/Veterinarian for Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary from 2018 to 2023. In this role, her responsibilities included examining, diagnosing, and treating sanctuary dogs, conducting general surgery, formulating diet plans, acting as a liaison for visiting doctors, training staff in physical therapy modalities, and serving on the foster committee for dog placement. She also developed medical and physical therapy departments and guided in building a full-service veterinary hospital.   

Puskaric held various veterinarian roles. Before founding Middle Tennessee Veterinary Center in 2023, she worked in small animal practice for 11 years and then opened her veterinary hospital in 2012. She moved to Tennessee in 2018 to provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care. Her special interests are in geriatric pets. 

She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1995, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2001, a Canine Rehabilitation Certification in 2022, and has numerous affiliations.

“We are beyond excited about Dr. Puskaric joining our team! Having such a tremendous talent coming to Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is just an amazing step for our organization. Our agency has grown and made tremendous improvements to keep up with that growth both internally and externally. Adding Dr. Puskaric to our team will further expand our capabilities to not only our animals but our community,” said Director of Animal Care and Control Dave Kaske.

The responsibilities of the shelter veterinarian include providing medical care for animals, overseeing shelter healthcare, maintaining records, perform surgeries, implementing disease prevention programs, providing emergency medical treatment, evaluating and supporting animals affected by cruelty and neglect, offering health information to adopters, managing medical supplies and inventory, maintaining certifications, and providing guidance to shelter staff. 

Puskaric joined the team in September and is gradually transitioning from her current practice to the MCACC facility. Her role is integral to the shelter operations, focusing on bringing veterinary care and spay/neuter services in-house, as well as developing new services and initiatives at the new facility. Puskaric will temporarily operate in the new MCACC mobile coach around November until the shelter relocates to its new facility in the fall of 2025.

“I am excited for the opportunity to be a part of the animal care and control team.  The new medical department will have an incredible impact on the animals in our care and I am thrilled to be on the ground floor of its development,” said Puskaric. 

She currently resides with her husband Steve and their collection of rescued dogs, cats, and horses. 

For information about the Montgomery County Animal Care and Control, visit https://mcgtn.org/animal-control. 

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