Montgomery County mayors proclaim National Donate Life Month and Distracted Driving Awareness Month

In the heart of Montgomery County, Tennessee, the atmosphere buzzed with purpose as local leaders gathered for a formal commission meeting on April 14, 2025. The evening began with a poignant proclamation from Mayor Wes Golden, who welcomed Bridal Lopez from Tennessee Donor Services to the podium. The mayor announced April as National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for organ and tissue donations.

As the historic courthouse, RJ Corman Bridge, Customs House Museum, and F&M Marina prepared to light up in blue and green, the significance of the moment resonated deeply. Mayor Golden highlighted the staggering statistic that over 100,000 individuals in the U.S. are currently awaiting life-saving organ transplants, with 3,000 of those in Tennessee alone. He urged residents to register as organ donors, emphasizing that each donor can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of many more through tissue donation.

Following this heartfelt proclamation, the meeting shifted focus to another pressing issue: distracted driving. Mayor Golden introduced Lisa McClain, who leads a task force dedicated to driver safety. Together with public safety officials, they proclaimed April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The mayors of Montgomery County and Clarksville united in their call for safer roads, citing alarming statistics that revealed 297 distracted driving crashes in Clarksville Montgomery County in 2024 alone.

The proclamation underscored the dangers of distracted driving, which encompasses a range of activities that divert attention from the road, including texting, talking on the phone, and even adjusting the radio. With spring upon them and more drivers on the road, the mayors announced a month-long public education campaign aimed at promoting safe driving behaviors.

As the meeting concluded, the commitment of local leaders to foster a safer community was palpable. The proclamations not only served as reminders of the challenges faced by residents but also as calls to action, encouraging everyone to contribute to a culture of safety and life-saving generosity. Montgomery County stands united, ready to tackle these vital issues head-on, ensuring that every citizen can live, work, and drive in safety.