Clarksville, TN

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 (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

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) – 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

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 – In Austin Peay State University’s new strategic plan unveiled last year, one of the pillars focuses on the student experience. That pillar has several goals including fostering meaningful opportunities and experiences for student engagement and exploration. It also strives to help students engage beyond the classroom and to become self-advocates for their educational and career goals.

Austin Peay’s strategic plan pays off with undergraduate research opportunities

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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 (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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Nashville, TN

Isla June Tobin, age 5 days, of Clarksville, TN, passed away March 28, 2023, at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Isla was born March 23, 2023, in Nashville, TN to Michael and Victoria Tobin. Isla is survived by her loving parents, Michael Anthony Tobin and Victoria Ann Tobin; paternal grandparents, Joseph...

Isla June Tobin

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

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

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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

Jacquelyn Jean Marr, age 88, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on March 28, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1934, to Wayne and Leora Hayes. Jacquelyn spent over 20 years as a teacher and loved reading, knitting, and sewing. She was a proud member of Project Linus, and helped make blankets for children who were seriously ill, suffered traumatic events, or otherwise in need.

Jacquelyn Jean Marr

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Please stop conflating mass shootings with mental health issues | OPINION

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Rossview High shortstop Scotty Dean has earned Clarksville Now Player of the Week honors for the second week of the 2022-23 regular season. Dean is currently one of the hottest batters in Montgomery County after the Hawks played five games this past week. Rossview...

Rossview High shortstop slugs his way into Player of the Week with 6 extra base hits

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CFD Services named Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

Congratulations to CFD Services Inc. on being named Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for February!....

CFD Services named Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

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