Clarksville, TN

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Third-grade retention law designed to punish Tennessee students, hurt classrooms | OPINION

Mississippi State

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Dr. Minoa D. Uffelman, professor of history at Austin Peay State University (APSU), recently published her latest work, “Sarah Kennedy Letters: Life under Occupation in the Upper South.”. This compelling book delves into the experiences of Sarah Kennedy, a slave-owning wife and mother, as she...

Austin Peay history professor explores Civil War home front in new book

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Students from Austin Peay State University’s Department of Music recently performed the first opera sung in French in the history of the APSU Opera Theatre: “Cendrillon” by Pauline Viardot. The three-act operetta is based on the story of Cinderella and originally premiered in...

APSU Opera Theatre breaks new ground with program’s first opera sung in French

Texas State

Kathy Ann Temple, age 62, of Clarksville, TN, passed away peaceably with her brothers at her side in Nashville, TN on June 6, 2023. First visitation will be on Friday, June 9th from 4 p.m. -7 p.m.at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. The second visitation will follow on Saturday June 10th, from 12 Noon to 1 p.m., at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Clarksville. The Service begins a 1 p.m.

Kathy Ann Temple

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Tennessee Valley Brewing Company has been a Clarksville favorite since 2017, and they’ve just moved to a new downtown location. This week, owners Eric and Wendy Brannstrom join Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation to tell their story of going from the Army, to corporate life’s “golden handcuffs,” to turning what they love into what they do for a living. Plus, they share some insights about what makes a delicious beer.

Tennessee Valley Brewing Company, born from love of beer-making, makes move downtown | PODCAST

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Plans are underway for the third annual Juneteenth Festival, hosted by Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative. Project manager for this year’s event Aminah Eyiowuawi said the celebration is a moment where we can all get together and celebrate. The Juneteenth Festival, with the...

Juneteenth celebrations to include parade, festival in Clarksville

Woodlawn, TN

SFC (Ret.) Phillip McKinley Gaskins, age 70, of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his residence. Phillip was born on November 4, 1952 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Eldridge Light Gaskins and Virginia Louise Ramey. Phillip was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gaskins.

Phillip McKinley Gaskins

CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, in conjunction with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4895, will conduct the annual Flag Day ceremony beginning at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, at VFW Post 4895, 1701 Haynes St. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony is held...

Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization to conduct annual Flag Day ceremony

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Children and adults alike will relish in the joyful vignettes, catchy tunes, funny dialogue and bright, memorable characters of A Year with Frog and Toad Kids, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Monday, June 12. Performed by 24 local youth from the Roxy Regional School...

Roxy Regional School of the Arts presents ‘A Year with Frog and Toad Kids’ starting this month

Wylil Alexander, age 23, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on June 4, 2023. Funeral service 12: 00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

Wylil Alexander

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Haven Madison is coming home, with a free concert for her fans and neighbors this Sunday at Downtown Commons. After making it to the top eight on American Idol, Haven’s journey came to an end on May 7. Q108’s Kyle and Tiffany will...

Haven Madison homecoming concert this weekend at Downtown Commons in Clarksville

Nashville, TN

Robert Sinclair Daniel, Jr., age 95, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his residence. Robert was born November 1, 1927, in Louisville, KY to the late Robert Sinclair Daniel, Sr. and Helene Anita Thurstensen. Robert is survived by his three sons, Robert S. Daniel, III (Sally), Brace...

Sinclair Daniel, Jr.

SGT Linwood Haynes Sr., ARMY (Ret), age 64, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1958, in Littleton, NC. He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service and enjoyed fishing, watching sports, and being with his grandchildren. He...

Linwood Haynes Sr.

Connecticut State

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville High senior Imari Berry has officially been rated as a top 10 recruit in the class of 2024, according to an update on the ESPN recruiting rankings. Berry is currently ranked seventh overall, and the third best guard in her class. She has...

Clarksville High senior Imari Berry continues to climb ESPN rankings, rated as a top 10 recruit in the class of 2024

Maine State

Katherine (Kathy) Brown Philips, age 52, of Clarksville, TN, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Kathy was born on December 22, 1970, on Loring AFB in Maine. Kathy is preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Neil and Marilyn Philips. Kathy is survived by her...

Katherine Brown Philips

Montgomery County, TN

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Montgomery County commissioners met this week to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, which includes $62.5 million in capital projects. The county mentioned during their budget roundtable session that the requested funds would cover 21 projects. A large portion comes from four...

Animal Control, Highway Department buildings, school roofs included in Montgomery County budget plan

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Clarksville American Legion Post 289 recently elected a new slate of officers for the post to serve from July 2023 through July 2024. Elected were Marc Mathes as Post Commander, Tony Saluzzo as First Vice Commander, Ernest A. Schmidt as Second Vice Commander, Bob Grigsby as Adjutant, Tom Johnson as Sergeant of Arms, Paul Pavlovich Finance Officer, and Beverly McLaughlin as Service Officer. Kenneth Hankinson was also voted as Service Officer.

Clarksville American Legion Post 289 elects new slate of officers

Dickson, TN

Aileen Yarbrough Mickle, age 97, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at NHC Health Care in Dickson, TN. Mrs. Mickle was born October 1, 1925, in Montgomery County, TN, to the late Marvin Jones and Etha Wilton Biter Yarbrough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Scott Mickle, in 1999; two sisters; two brothers and her grandson-in-law, Clint Matthew Suggs.

Aileen Yarbrough Mickle

Update, 6:10 p.m.: The wreck was caused by a westbound silver SUV crossing over into the eastbound lane, Gill said. It collided with two other SUVs, a pickup truck, and a semi truck. Three people were injured. One was treated and released, but two were in critical condition. NEWS ALERTS:...

UPDATE: 2 critically injured in head-on 5-vehicle crash on Bypass in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A severe crash has been reported on Needmore Road at the Spring Creek Bridge. The roadway between Whitney Drive and Needless Road have been closed for the time being. Crash Investigators are currently investigating, and injuries have been reported, according to Clarksville Police Lt....

UPDATE: Needmore Road has reopened following a severe crash with injuries

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Austin Peay College of Business building to receive $9 million in renovations

CLARKSVILLE, TN – The College of Business at Austin Peay State University is set to undergo extensive renovations this summer as part of a $9 million...

Austin Peay College of Business building to receive $9 million in renovations

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