CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP) welcomed nine organizations to its 2026 recertification class on Oct. 27, bringing together local businesses, government agencies, nonprofits and other community organizations committed to continually improving their operations and stewardship of community resources.

The organizations participating in this recertification process include:

  • Action Air
  • Clarksville Association of Realtors (CAR)
  • Faith Outreach Church (FOC)
  • Legends Bank
  • Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI)
  • Montgomery County Health Department
  • Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
  • TriStar Beverage
  • Waste Connections

Each organization previously earned CMCGCP certification and is now working toward recertification by reaffirming its commitment, providing updates on their operations, and documenting practices and improvements put in place since they were last certified.

“The Program is about recognizing organizations that are making a difference while helping them discover new opportunities to save resources and reduce costs,” said Michelle Newell, CMCGCP Manager. “I am honored to serve these organizations – with professionals I’ve had the pleasure of working with in the past as well as those who are newer to their organizations. They are all working to bring value to the community.”

The class featured local professionals sharing practical information and resources organizations can use to strengthen their operations and build upon previous accomplishments.

Mary Anderson, Bi-County Solid Waste Landfill Director of Administration and Education, shared insights about the operations at the landfill, the transfer station, and the convenience centers within the community.

Eric Sims, CMCSS Energy Services Manager, shared lessons from his manufacturing background and discussed the importance of identifying the root cause of problems when evaluating operations and pursuing improvements.

Levon Gibson, CDE Energy Solutions Specialist, highlighted energy-efficiency programs and opportunities to help organizations conserve energy and reduce operating costs in their organizations as well as their businesses.

“Recertification is an opportunity to look at what has been done and how we can move forward’” Newell said. “That continued improvement is what makes this program valuable for the organizations and the community.”

The next CMCGCP Class will be held in winter 2027, with the date to be announced. Organizations interested in becoming newly certified or renewing an existing certification are encouraged to participate.