Clarksville, TN

Fort Campbell, KY

FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Cheers, applause, and a lot of smiling faces welcomed home 150 soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team. Strike, as they were reunited with their families and friends Wednesday evening at the Passenger Processing Center at Fort Campbell. The soldiers returned from a nine-month deployment to Europe.

Family and friends welcome home 150 Screaming Eagles | PHOTOS

Ms. Carol Brake, age 83, of Clarksville, TN was called home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2023, at Tennova Medical Center, Clarksville, TN. She was born in Stewart County, TN on August 26, 1939, the beloved daughter of the late Cecil Crow and Lela Bell Anglin Richardson.

Carol Brake

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police are trying to locate two people who are wanted for a shooting this month in Summit Heights. On March 18, a woman was shot once in the back, and her wounds were considered non-life threatening. She has since been released from the hospital.

Police looking for 2 people wanted in shooting at Summit Heights in Clarksville

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

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

Tennessee State

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

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville Gas & Water will soon make an important change to the monthly bills, and it might help avoid disaster for some late-paying customers. Gas & Water utility bill statements are always due upon receipt; however, beginning May 1, the normal 30 days to...

Gas & Water cutting 30-day-to-pay window to 25 days, in move that prevents billing disasters

The Nyrstar Zinc Smelter is set to hosts its third annual Community Drive-thru Easter Egg Event on Saturday, April 1. “This event is something we look forward to putting on every year for our community,” said Nyrstar Human Resources Leader Nelda Washington. “Nothing beats seeing the excitement on the kids’ faces when they see the Easter Bunny and grab some candy!”

Easter Bunny coming to 3rd annual Community Drive-thru Easter Egg Event at Zinc Plant

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

CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Healthy and Holistic organization will host the second annual Jackie Louise Memorial Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the William O. Beach Civic Hall. The nonprofit focuses on various health topics in the city of Clarksville. This scholarship started in 2016...

Healthy & Holistic organization to hold Jackie Louise Memorial Scholarship banquet in April

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

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

Mississippi State

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Irby Electrical Distributors as a new member at a ribbon cutting on Thursday. Vice President of Sales Chad Barney said Irby is an electrical wholesale distributor and they sell everything and anything electrical. “We’ve been in...

Irby Electrical Distributors joins Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce

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

Oregon State

Indian Mound, TN

Gerrad Matthew Martin, 39, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 3, 1983, in Maui, Hawaii to Elaine Owens and the Late Grady “Marty” Martin, Jr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

Gerrad Matthew Martin

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

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

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Our own Haven Madison has made it to Hollywood Week on American Idol, and you can join her to watch it this weekend in Clarksville. A free, all ages American Idol Watch Party is planned for Sunday, April 2, from 6-9 p.m. at Varsity Pins, 2231 Madison St., Suite V.

‘American Idol’ watch party coming this weekend with Haven Madison of Clarksville

Edmond H. Stacey Sr., age 58, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Tennova Healthcare. He was born November 10, 1964, in Clarksville, TN to the late Buford C. Stacey and Captolia Sanders Stacey. In his spare time, Edmond enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. He also loved tinkering with any object he could get his hands on.

Edmond H. Stacey Sr.

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.

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 – Austin Peay State University’s free SOARing with Mathematics summer camp for high school students interested in math, science, statistics or engineering is returning at the end of May. The SOAR in the name stands for Students Optimizing, Analyzing, Researching, and the four-day camp – from...

APSU’s SOARing with Mathematics camp gives high schoolers hands-on STEM experiences

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Patti Shelton, previously a Treasury Management Senior Analyst, has been promoted to an Electronic Banking Officer. Patti joined Planters Bank in 2010 working in the Treasury Management department, after previously working at another financial institution. During Patti’s tenure at the bank, she has been instrumental with establishing the protocols for Business Online Banking for our Commercial clients.

Planters Bank promotes Patti Shelton

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant, is ready to open the doors to their first Clarksville location on April 3. The restaurant is best known for all-natural chicken tenders that are buttermilk-marinated, hand-breaded and always cooked fresh-to-order. They offer 17 house-made sauces. Slim Chickens also offers fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps and their signature chicken and waffles. Rotating desserts served in Mason jars are also available.

Slim Chickens ready to open first Clarksville location with buttermilk-marinated chicken tenders

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

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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – First responders in Clarksville and Montgomery County helped to bring some happiness to a child on Tuesday with a drive-through for...

3-year-old finishes cancer treatment, honored with sirens and flashing lights | PHOTOS

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