Our projects offer visibility and advertisement for the Master Gardeners program while providing area beautification. These MCMGA approved projects earn ACE volunteer hours and community appreciation.
Smith-Trahern Mansion
Smith-Trahern Mansion, a beautiful, historic site overlooking the Cumberland River in downtown Clarksville used for weddings, meetings and guided tours, features period appropriate garden beds. Co-Chairs are Katie Smith, 931-647-5893 kfs37042@hotmail.com; and Aprile Cacale, 931-338-2772 akcacal@bellsouth.net;
Smith-Trahern Mansion, a beautiful, historic site overlooking the Cumberland River in downtown Clarksville used for weddings, meetings and guided tours, features period appropriate garden beds. Co-Chairs are Katie Smith, 931-647-5893 kfs37042@hotmail.com; and Aprile Cacale, 931-338-2772 akcacal@bellsouth.net;
L&N Railroad Station
The L & N Railroad Station, a historic Clarksville site located at 10th and Commerce, is a focal landmark used for weddings, pic-nics and numerous cultural and community events. Co-Chairs are Diann Nance, 931-648-8701 nance.d@cdelightband.net and Wendy Young, 410-917-8799, wendyinmd@hotmail.com
Madison Street Adopt-a-Plot
Madison Street Adopt-a-Plot is located at the intersection of Madison St. and Dogwood Lane. MCMGA has long provided road-side beauty to this Street Department program. Co-Chairs are Barbara Plechaty, 931-358-9340 dogwood931@charter.net and David Baker, 931-645-3020 cqp425@gmail.com;
Master Gardener Hotline
The Master Gardener Hotline is a key source to understanding and sharing of gardening information, providing a wealth of knowledge to everyday gardening questions from the community. Contact is Karla Kean, 931-648-5725 kkean@utk.edu; Co-chairs are Diana Ruby, 931-827-4455 dlynnr@hotmail.com; and Julie Stephenson, 931-494-9202 jsteph41@hotmail.com;
Police Headquarters Grounds
Clarksville Police Department Headquarters, located on Commerce Street in downtown Clarksville, is a well-manicured highly visible, public site supporting our local city government. Co-Chairs are Julie Baron, 931 302-3794 redbaroness2017@yahoo.com
Extension Office Grounds
The Montgomery County Agricultural Extension Services Entrance Gardens and Hosta Beds have been landscaped to show-case nature’s seasonal beauty for visiting speakers and organizations. Co-Chairs are Jim Conatser, 931-561-0929 jim_conatser@yahoo.com and Kit Vaughn, 931-647-9803 vaughnh@charter.net;
Greenwood Scatter Garden
Greenwood Cemetery’s scatter garden is a place where people can spread the remains of their loved ones. This project is maintained by Herman Albright and Donna Albright, 931 645-3175 albrightd@att.net
Dunbar Cave Butterfly Garden
Master Gardeners has partnered up with the Tennessee Forestry Department in the creation and upkeep of Dunbar Cave’s butterfly garden. The goal is to create a habitat of indigenous plants to attract butterflies to the area. If you are interested contact Theresa Bray 931 648-8362 tlbray1@bellsouth.net
Plant the Campus Red
The APSU Plant the Campus Red event invites Master Gardeners each spring to lead campus volunteers in garden design and placement under the direction of university landscapers. Co-chairs are Margaret Pace, 931-647-4328 pacem@apsu.edu; and Terry Simo, 931-436- 1977 tsimo1948@gmail.com;
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit Christian housing ministry, strives to eliminate poverty housing; Master Gardeners volunteer landscaping expertise to designated building projects. Co-Chairs are Debby Johnson, 931-368-0239, debtj@hotmail.com;
Downtown Commons
The Downtown Commons is a relatively new park in Montgomery County. While the Master Gardeners are not responsible for the maintenance of the structures or planting the landscape, we have partnered with the county to assist in the upkeep of the grounds. Chair of this project is Thommy Barbeauld, 423-838-3230 thommybarbeauld@gmail.com
Survivors Outreach Services
Survivors Outreach Services (SOS) provides counseling services for families of fallen soldiers. They have a new building on Fort Campbell. Chair of this project is Kimberly Wead, 703 340-5728 kimwead@hotmail.com
MONTGOMERY COUNTY (TN) MASTER GARDENERS