Montgomery County Government
Montgomery County Government serves one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with the youngest median age of all Tennessee counties. Located 30 miles northwest of Nashville on the Kentucky border, Montgomery County is committed to delivering responsive, community-focused government services to its residents.
Internship Description
Montgomery County Government is seeking 1 intern to lead the creation of an online home for a Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame — a platform that does not yet exist and will have a meaningful, lasting impact on the community. The intern will research similar platforms in other communities, seek input from community leaders, and build out content for the site. This is a highly visible, self-directed project with real public impact and significant creative ownership for the right candidate.
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Career Readiness Skills: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology
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Preferred Major: No specific major required; an interest in history, sports, communications, or technology is a plus
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills
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Personable and punctual with a strong work ethic
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Interest in history and/or sports is a plus
Workplace Culture
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Workplace Culture: Interns will work in a professional government setting at the Mayor's office in the Historic Courthouse, collaborating directly with senior county leadership on a high-profile community initiative.
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Benefits of Internship: Direct exposure to county government operations, hands-on experience managing a community-facing project from research through content development, and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for Montgomery County.
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Professional Development: On-the-job experience in project research, stakeholder engagement, content creation, and community outreach — with close mentorship from the County Chief of Staff.
The internship takes place in an office setting at the Mayor's office in the Historic Courthouse, One Millennium Plaza, Suite 205, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Mentor Information
Lee Harrell, Chief of Staff
Email: lharrell@montgomerytn.gov
Lee Harrell serves as Chief of Staff for Montgomery County Government, where he spearheads key planning, administrative, and organizational development efforts and represents the County's interests with other levels and agencies of government. An attorney licensed since 2007, he holds a J.D. from Nashville School of Law and a B.A. in History from Tennessee Technological University. Prior to his current role, Lee served as Vice President of Advocacy for Tennesseans for Quality Early Education, Vice President of State Policy for the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Director of Government Relations and Staff Attorney for the Tennessee School Boards Association — bringing broad experience in public policy, coalition building, and government relations to his mentorship of the intern.