Clarksville, TN

Oak Grove, KY

Cecilia Ann Carpenter, age 70, of Oak Grove, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023 at her residence. Cecilia was born on May 5, 1953 in Topeka, KS to Eugene Swartwood and Dolores Solis. Cecilia is preceded in death by her father, Eugene Swartwood; husband, William Carpenter; son, Andres Munoz.

Cecilia Ann Carpenter

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim (In the name of Allah the most gracious, most merciful), a queen was born from the union of Jessie Lee Powell (father) and Lizzie B. Powell (Mother). Since her early childhood, Sehura El was an outspoken, free-spirited woman. At the age of 21, she married Abdul Malik Rasheed where they remained a union for 20 years. In the late 1980s, she started a successful self-employed business as a professional hairstylist. She later settled in Clarksville Tennessee where she became the Director of Ms. Aiesha Childcare and Little Stars Daycare. Over her life span, Sehura enjoyed gardening, candle making, baking, listening to music, shopping, crystal/jewelry collecting, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Sehura Rashud El

Alabama State

Indian Mound, TN

Gene Davis, 89, of Indian Mound, TN, went to be with his Lord on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 2023, after an extended illness. Gene was born in Castleberry, Alabama July 20, 1933, to Myrtle Mae Calloway Davis and David Daniel Davis, and was preceded in death by both parents, his beloved wife of 46 years, Muriel England Davis; daughter, Alice Marie Davis-Trickey and siblings William (Alma) Davis, Louis Davis, Joel Levon (Laurel) Davis, Melvin (Patricia) Davis, Christine (Coy) Morris, Doris (Wiley) Carr, and Ruby Davis.

Gene Davis

Texas State

FORT CAMPBELL, KY. (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The motorcycle rider killed in a Memorial Day crash in Clarksville has been identified as a 23-year-old 101st Airborne Division medic. Spc. Elijah N. Robertson was with 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, according to a news release Friday from the 101st.

Motorcycle wreck on Memorial Day killed 101st Airborne Division medic

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Corey Gipson is the new head coach of the Austin Peay State University men’s basketball team. He’s also a former player and assistant coach for the Govs. This week, he joins Katie Gambill and Ryan Ploeckelman on Clarksville’s Conversation to talk about...

Corey Gipson on coming back to Govs, building team based on servanthood, brotherhood, love | PODCAST

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Join Chris Smith, Ryan Ploeckelman and guest Christian Brown as we talk about the top stories in Clarksville for the week of May 28. On this week’s episode, we unpack the Northeast High School locker donation that went south, we discuss whether it’s OK to park for just a little while in a handicapped spot, and Chris goes ballistic over slow service at the old IHOP on Madison.

Locker donation disaster, disabled parking for veterans and downtown’s Wile E. Coyote window | PODCAST

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Friday, May 26, Clarksville Academy celebrated the Class of 2023’s Commencement. Head of School Jennifer Hinote reflected on the class’s achievements, accolades and experiences as students of Clarksville Academy. This class of 40 included, one State Champion, two AP Scholars, one Mr. Football Winner,...

Clarksville Academy celebrates Class of 2023

Memphis, TN

CLARKSVILLE,TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Summertime weather brings summertime fun! Here are some of the best activities to have you smiling outside. Downtown @ Sundown: Downtown Commons will be hosting a concert this Friday featuring ACE Party Band. Bring chairs and blankets, however, pets, coolers, smoking/vaping or outside alcohol are not allowed. Food and beverage trucks will be on site. Cost for the event is free, will run from 7 until 9 p.m. Downtown Commons is at 215 Legion St.

Weekend top picks: Downtown @ Sundown, Cooling at the Cave, Sunday on Strawberry and more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Austin Peay State University cheer team has been reinstated after serving a five month suspension for hazing and underage drinking. The team’s suspension comes to an end after Austin Peay Athletics appointed TJ Bettineschi as their new spirit coordinator and head cheerleading coach, according to their website.

Austin Peay cheer team reinstated after 5-month suspension, new cheerleading coach hired

Tennessee State

CLARKSVILLE, TN –The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University received 12 awards at the Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) 2023 State Conference held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on May 24-26. TCPRA – an alliance of communicators across the state representing public and private colleges and universities, technical schools, technology centers and community colleges – awarded gold, silver and bronze distinctions in various writing, design, publication and photography categories. This year’s contest included more than 300 entries for the contest period between April 2022 and March 2023.

APSU PR and Marketing wins 12 awards at 2023 TCPRA state conference

Illinois State

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Joe and Cathi Maynard have remained committed to growing their JCM Racing team since founding the organization in July 2022. Now, they have announced the addition of a third race team featuring Justin Ashley. The Maynards came to terms with Ashley after the 28-year-old...

Maynards’ JCM Racing adds 3rd team, driver Justin Ashley, as organization continues to win

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville Parks & Recreation kicked off the 2023 season of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights on Tuesday at the Kleeman Recreation Center and New Providence Pool. Visitors to Kleeman Recreation Center on Monday enjoyed food and drinks, music from a DJ, vendors, sports,...

Mayor’s Summer Night Lights opens 2023 season in Clarksville | PHOTOS

Nashville, TN

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Downtown Clarksville Association this week hosted its First Thursday Art Walk a free, self-guided tour covering a five-block radius combining visual art, live music, engaging events, and more in the heart of downtown. West Creek Middle School art teacher Sarah Spillers, with her...

First Thursday Art Walk features works by Sarah Spillers, Jim Diehr | PHOTOS

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the upcoming Wonder Kids Triathlon, a fun-filled event designed to promote physical activity and good sportsmanship among children ages 3 to 12. This non-competitive Swim, Bike, and Run event will be held on July 29 from 9-11:30 a.m....

Wonder Kids Triathlon coming in July from Clarksville Parks and Recreation

CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville adult baseball league kicked off their season on May 28 with two games. The Bucks were able to defeat the Comets 8-0 in game 1, and the defending champions, the Spartans, held off a late charge by the Dragons to win 7-3. For the rest of the season, one game will be held on Thursday nights with the first pitch at 6:15 p.m. and two games on Sundays with the first pitch at noon.

Clarksville adult baseball league season kicks off

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Three local middle school wrestlers, Janiya Johnson, 13, Ellen Anderson, 12, and Lexi Dean, 13, are set to compete on the AAU National Girls Wrestling Team this summer, when the best student athletes ages 15U from around the world face off during the 2nd Annual ISF World School Sports Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Local middle school wrestlers to compete in Brazil

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The fast-food giant Whataburger announced last year that it plans to come to Clarksville, and while that first location is still under construction, plans for three more are already in the works. In June 2022, Whataburger announced it was coming to town, with its...

Whataburger coming soon, planning 4 locations in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce joined Pure Barre Wednesday in a ribbon cutting as they were welcomed as a new member. Owner Jake Mascarello said Pure Barre is a boutique fitness studio. “We offer 50-minute total body workout classes, they’re high intensity and low impact,” Mascarello said.

Pure Barre fitness studio joins Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect in a March shooting in Summit Heights. Khalil Titington, 24, has warrants for aggravated assault and vehicle burglary, according to police spokesman Scott Beaubien. On March 18, a woman was shot once in...

WANTED IN CLARKSVILLE: Police seek suspect in Summit Heights shooting

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Land off of Interstate 24 near Exit 4 has been approved for annexation after an 8-5 vote by the City Council Thursday night. The 208-acre tract of land sits between I-24 and Oakland Road, just north of Exit 4. This land has now become part of the city limits. Rezoning was included in the annexation, with part of the land changing from AG (agricultural) to C2 and to C4 (commercial).

Annexation near Exit 4 approved by Clarksville council, allowing apartments, public park, VA facility

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a runaway juvenile, 17-year-old Shiloh Moeder. He was last seen on May 24 at his residence on Stillwood Drive, according to police. Moeder is 5-foot-2, weighs around 120 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.

MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help locating runaway 17-year-old boy

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Blueway has been a popular destination ever since it opened in 2013, providing kayaks, canoes and floats access to the Big West Fork Creek of the Red River, entering at Robert Clark Park and exiting at Billy Dunlop Park. But that access point...

Kayaks, canoes tearing up Billy Dunlop Park Blueway access point; repairs begin this month

Congratulations to Queen City Liquors on being named Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month!. Owned by Rajan Daswani, they offer a large variety of wine, liquors and high-gravity craft beers. Queen City Liquors is at 101 Profit Drive, Suite A, and can be reached at 931-648-5388. For...

Queen City Liquors named Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

Cafe 931 serves delicious breakfast burritos, acai bowls and seasonal goodies from a convenient location in Sango, for takeout or dining in. They also offer a variety of freshly made juices including cucumber, celery, spinach, beet, carrot, green apple and more. Plus, every Tuesday is “Taco Tuesday” from 4 to 7 p.m.

Cafe 931 serves breakfast burritos, acai bowls and fresh juices from Sango

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – During the last few years of change in the media landscape, Clarksville Now has emerged as the primary source for local news in Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell. That role comes with several responsibilities, and one of them is to give our audience...

Announcing launch of all-new Clarksville Now app, with topic notifications, Listen Live and more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have a beautiful, warm and sunny weekend ahead, without a trace of rain in the forecast. Highs all weekend will be around 90 in Clarksville, with lows in the mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service. Skies will be sunny all day and...

Weekend weather: Beautiful weekend ahead, with sunny skies and warm temperatures

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Veronica Annettee (Morton) Pridgen

Veronica Annette Pridgen, 52, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life service...

Veronica Annettee (Morton) Pridgen

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