Clarksville, TN

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – First responders in Clarksville-Montgomery County were recognized Wednesday for their service to the community at the Clarksville Civitan Club’s weekly meeting. The Public Safety Awards is an annual event for the Civitan Club to honor a Clarksville Police Officer, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy,...

Clarksville Civitan Club honors police officers, deputies, firefighters, paramedics for service

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 investment secured through state and private funding in 2022. The project will update a significant portion of the facility, enhancing the campus experience for years to come.

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

Tennessee State

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week. ‘We saw a huge glow like a fireball’: Nine 101st Airborne soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash: The helicopters were flying a training mission Wednesday night when they crashed. Their names have since been released. READ MORE.

News in Clarksville: Black Hawk crash, movie to film in Clarksville, Slim Chickens and other top stories this week

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Mark those calendars! Here is everything you need to know about what’s happening at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center in the month of April. Mission: Nutrition: A Children’s Health Fair, TOMORROW, April 1| 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. All ages, with adult; free with membership or paid admission; Museum’s Lower Level. In partnership with students of Public Health at Austin Peay State University, the 2023 Children’s Health Fair features a variety of programming related to nutrition and healthy eating. Learn about everything from local crops to cuisines around the world, adding color and variety to your plate and much more with hands-on activities throughout the Museum.

April happenings at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center

CLARKSVILLE, TN –As home to the 101st Airborne Division, 5th Special Forces Group and 160th SOAR, many of Clarksville’s residents are familiar with the Month of Military Child. Celebrated in April, the month is dedicated to honoring #MightyMilitaryKids for their unique challenges in the name of our nation’s freedom. This year, in an effort to thank these little heroes in a big way, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone is throwing them a carnival.

Carnival planned to celebrate Month of the Military Child

Bobby Dean Petties, age 82, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Services are currently pending. Final arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone: 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com.

Bobby Dean Petties

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A crash has all southbound lanes of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard closed near Walmart. At 3:05 p.m., all the lanes were closed, according to Clarksville Police Lt. Charles Gill. The public is asked to find alternate routes, and be prepared for a long delay if no alternate route is available.

UPDATE: Wilma Rudolph Boulevard back open after wreck, Tylertown Road closed by fire

California State

Ronnie recently passed away from health complications on March 24, 2023. He was raised by his parents Ferguson and Nannie Bell of Clarksville, TN. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1975. He met and married Geneva Perryman and shortly thereafter they moved to California. They moved back to Clarksville...

Ronnie Louis Bell

Roxanne LoCoco, age 55, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Roxanne was born in Los Angeles, CA to the late Henry Lujan and Gloria Pedrin-Castro. Roxanne was a huge sports fan and her favorite teams were the San Diego Padres and the Tennessee Titans. She adored her two fur babies, Vito and Isabella.

Roxanne LoCoco

Nashville, TN

Clarksville Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those of the newsroom or management. To join the conversation, email your opinion piece to news@clarksvillenow.com. Contributed commentary by David Whipple of Clarksville Counseling Center on the reaction to the shooting...

Please stop conflating mass shootings with mental health issues | OPINION

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Join Chris Smith, Katie Gambill and Ryan Ploeckelman as we highlight the top stories in Clarksville for the week of March 26. On this week’s episode, we discuss the tragic helicopter crash and how news like this hits hard in Clarksville. Plus, we talk about the parade scene about to be filmed downtown, the chicken sandwich explosion, and the dirty little secret behind Ryan’s grandmother’s spiced cherries.

Chicken sandwich explosion, spiced cherry secrets on ‘Your Week, Your News’ | AUDIO

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – From Easter egg hunts to an American Idol watch party, this is a big weekend for fun in Clarksville. Easter Egg Hunt at Beachaven: Join in two Egg Hunts, one for the kids and one for the adults, at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane. The egg hunts will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and costs $15-$20. From 2-5 p.m., Chris Carpenter will perform inside for a free show.

Weekend top picks: Easter egg hunts, American Idol Watch Party, opening day at Historic Collinsville

A Celebration of Life service for John Shepard King, age 73, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, April 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Sykes Funeral Home. David King will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. John was born on October 5,...

John Shepard King

Jack Fry Marshall, a lifelong Clarksville, Tennessee, resident died at home on March 31, 2023. He was 101 years old. He was born December 28, 1921, to Mary Ada Beaumont Marshall and Jim Polk Marshall, at his parents’ home in the Rossview community, near Clarksville. During World War II,...

Jack Fry Marshall

Ronnie Williams, age 69, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Tennessee State Veterans Home. Ronnie was born October 22, 1953, in Alton, IL to the late Wilburn Willis Williams and Jeanette Owen Williams. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and a US Navy Veteran. Ronnie was a pipefitter for J and J Worldwide Services.

Ronnie Kevin Williams

Southside, TN

Horace Perry, Sr., age 78, of Southside, TN passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. James Black officiating. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday,...

Horace Edward Perry, Sr.

Update, 10:05 a.m.: Cadiz resident Nick Tomaszewski, who lives about a mile from where the crash occurred, told the Associated Press he saw two helicopters flying over his house moments before the crash. “For whatever reason last night my wife and I were sitting there looking out on the back...

UPDATE: ‘We saw a huge glow like a fireball’: Nine 101st Airborne soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash

Cunningham, TN

Cecil Thomas Castleberry, age 88, of Cunningham, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home. Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Halliburton officiating. Burial will follow at Louise United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Cecil Castleberry

Cumberland Furnace, TN

Finis H. Haynes, age 83, of Cumberland Furnace, TN passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. He was laid to rest at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery. Finis entered this life on...

Finis Haynes

CLARKSVILLE, TN – From play-by-play announcing and color commentary to sideline reporting, students in Austin Peay State University assistant professor Barry Gresham’s Sports Announcing class experienced live television production firsthand while covering three high school basketball doubleheaders for the Clarksville community. Each game was aired on APSU-TV Clarksville,...

Sports broadcasting students bring basketball to APSU-TV Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have heavy rain coming in Friday night, followed by a sunny but chilly Saturday and Sunday. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible late Friday evening, with Clarksville getting hit between 9 and 11 p.m. with 1 to 1.5 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Weekend weather: Storms Friday night will bring over 1 inch of rain, wind gusts up to 45 mph

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Roxy theater funding up for vote, EEOC closes investigation into executive director

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville’s city council will soon vote on an ordinance to pull all city funding from the Roxy Regional Theatre following complaints...

Roxy theater funding up for vote, EEOC closes investigation into executive director

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