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Montgomery County budget vote includes new fairgrounds funding
MONTGOMERY CO., Tenn, (WKRN) — The Montgomery County Fair is moving to a new home, and county leaders approved funding for it.
At their Monday, June 9, meeting, Montgomery County commissioners voted to approve next year's budget, which includes $2 million in funding for the first phase of a county fairgrounds.
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The county has eyed a piece of land on Arkadelphia Road, less than a mile south of the Kentucky border. The fair was previously held at the Clarksville Speedway, but now the racetrack is in the process of being sold.
The City of Clarksville plans to turn that land into a park.
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The $2 million will go towards hiring architects and other contracted services, as well as the construction of the fairgrounds.
'Our department heads, elected officials, and commissioners collaborated to deliver a balanced budget that invests in community priorities while avoiding a tax increase,' Montgomery County Mayor Wex Golden said. 'The 2026 budget reflects a shared commitment to meeting the needs of the residents we serve every day.'
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