CLARKSVILLE, TN − Montgomery County Government welcomes the 2024-2025 Mayor’s Emerging Leaders, a group of 26 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors serving as unofficial county committee members. Students participating in this year’s Mayor’s Emerging Leaders Program, which began in late August, can attend committee meetings, and gain an inside look at how their local government operates. During the sessions, students are recognized and encouraged to ask questions.

“I am grateful to see students interested in learning about local government. The future belongs to our youth, so it is important for them to understand how their community works.,” said Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.

County committees include the Airport Authority, Animal Control, Audit, Budget, E-911, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection, Jail and Juvenile, Parks, and School Liaison. The program is open to high school students in 10th through 12th grade. Announcements for the program are made through local media and social media and sent to school guidance counselors in the spring.

Students start the program in late August and finish in May each year to coincide with their school schedules. The kick-off meeting for this year’s program was on August 21. This year activities have been implemented to give students an opportunity to get hands-on experience on what County Government offers. Some of the events include a leadership class with Director of Continuous Improvement Dr. Andrew Kester, volunteer activities at Rotary Park, meet and greet with our department heads and elected officials, and more.

This year’s participants are:

  • Abby Scoville (Clarksville Academy)
  • Abigail Chambers (Montgomery Central)
  • Abigail Fleming (Clarksville High)
  • Abigail McKenna (APSU Middle College)
  • Anna Hellums (Clarksville Academy)
  • Braiden Jackson (West Creek High)
  • Ella Roberts (Clarksville High)
  • Ethan Caselli (Montgomery Central)
  • Jerhen Jamison (Clarksville Academy)
  • Katie French (Montgomery Central)
  • Kenneth Reece (Montgomery Central)
  • Kimora A. Rainey-Williams (Northeast High)
  • Lindsay Lee (Rossview High)
  • Mackenzie Prather (Rossview High)
  • Madison Schwartz (Rossview High)
  • Molly Scoville (Clarksville Academy)
  • Nicholas Wojack (Kenwood High)
  • Pheonix Brenner (Clarksville Christian)
  • Sally Johnson (Northwest High)
  • Sam Daughtery (Clarksville Christian)
  • Trinity Smith (Clarksville High)
  • Dillon Rich (Clarksville High)
  • Nolan Woollen (ETC TCAT)
  • Wyatt Carobene (Clarksville Academy)