Clarksville, TN

Sarah Elizabeth Downs, 81, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Signature Healthcare. She was born in November 1941 in Southside, TN, to the late George Lewis Coppedge and Lila Mae Street Coppedge. Sarah was a 1960 graduate from Clarksville High School. She was a jack of all trades, working at Frosty Morn, Odoms Sausage Company, Rossview Middle School cafeteria, and finally at Sam’s Club as a greeter until her retirement.

Sarah Elizabeth Downs

Billy Joe Black, age 78, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home. Billy was born February 12, 1945, in Clarksville to the late Joe Monroe Black and Jamie Heflin Black. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Billie Jane “Sissy” Black and grandson, Xavion Bell.

Billy Joe Black

F. Bernice South, age 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away Saturday, March 25,2023. Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at Liverworth Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. The family will...

F. Bernice South

Patricia W. Sylawa, age 86, of Clarksville, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 27, 2023. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at McReynolds- Nave & Larson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2...

Patricia Sylawa

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Larry Ralph Mosier, age 71, of Clarksville Tn, passed away on March 26, 2023. Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Young officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Friday.

Larry Ralph Mosier

Tennessee State

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

Barbara L. Nunn, age 80, of Clarksville, TN passed away, Friday, March 24, 2023. Barbara entered this life on August 13, 1942, in Monroe, LA to the late John and Lucille Petty Holmes. She was a retired marketing specialist from Trane Company after 40+ years of dedicated employment. Barbara enjoyed traveling alongside her husband before his passing in 2019. She also enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Barbara Nunn

Heaven gained a beautiful angel on March 21, 2023. Zakari Elijah Parker, born February 23, 2023, to Natalia Head and Jactavious Parker. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Natalia Head and Jactavious Parker; siblings, Zantrell Head and Za’riyah Head; grandparents, LaCretta Head, Terry McCullen, Chassidi Parker and Jackie Davis; aunts, Osbriah Head, Kyoko Ogburn, Jackiya Parker, and Janaveunsha Parker; uncles, Victor Rose, Lexavier Head, and Jahiem Parker. Zakari is preceded in death by his uncle, Kantrell Head, and aunt, Kazariah Head.

Zakari Elijah Parker

A Celebration of Life service for Larry Dean Francis, age 67, of Clarksville TN, will be Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Larry Francis

Nashville, TN

Lillie Mae Harris Grier was born on November 25, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Mary and Ross Harris. She entered peacefully into rest on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Lillie accepted Christ at an early age at First Assembly of God Church and she later...

Lillie Mae Harris-Grier

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Today, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we remember the lives of those American Armed Service members and their families who sacrificed so much during the Vietnam Conflict. According to 2021 census data, Clarksville-Montgomery County is home to over 27,000 veterans, over 4,000 of whom served...

City of Clarksville commemorates National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Missouri State

CLARKSVILLE, TN –Evangelist Don Mathis was the first in his family to graduate from college, and he said Austin Peay State University’s welcoming atmosphere made it possible – so his 1966 class ring became a cherished memento until he lost it in the 1970s. Forty-five years later,...

Lost APSU class ring comes home after 45 years in Kansas City

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – YAIPak Outreach in Clarksville has received close to 10,000 toys, games, books and other items from 7-year-old Hope Hensley of Nashville. Hope Hensley had just celebrated her birthday a few days before, and she has her own pageant support platform, Helping Others Prepare for Excellence, or H.O.P.E.

Seven-year-old Hope Hensley donates thousands of toys to YAIPak Outreach

CLARKSVILLE, TN – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville has donated 1,558 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to Clarksville Urban Ministries Grace Assistance. All of the peanut butter was donated by Tennova’s employees and volunteers during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville donates over 1,500 jars of peanut butter to Urban Ministries

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) – 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

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

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The motorcyclist involved in the fatal crash last week on Fort Campbell Boulevard has been identified as 19-year-old Quamon Howard. Clarksville Police said the crash happened around 8:56 p.m. Thursday, March 23, and involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. According to the release, the motorcyclist was flown by Lifeflight helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Motorcyclist involved in fatal crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard identified

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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Amazon Studios is planning to film a parade scene for their new movie Holland, MI here in April, and they are looking to Clarksville residents to fill in as extras. The movie, directed by Mimi Cave, is a thriller centered on a woman who...

‘Holland, MI’ parade scene to be filmed in Clarksville, and they’re looking for extras

Montgomery County, TN

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With the conclusion of the 2022-23 boys’ high school basketball season, it’s time to honor players representing Montgomery County schools with the Clarksville Now All-Area Basketball Team and Player of the Year. There’s a wide variety of talented individuals who make up...

Meet the Clarksville Now All-Area Boys’ Basketball Team, Player of the Year for 2023

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – There’s a risk of severe storms in Montgomery County overnight Friday. The main threat will be overnight Friday, but showers and a few non-severe storms will be possible during the day, according to the National Weather Service. After that, we have a quiet...

Severe storms expected in Clarksville overnight Friday

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 – Science on Tap, Austin Peay State University’s monthly science presentation series, will feature Dr. John Nicholson, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, on Tuesday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m. at Strawberry Alley Ale Works in Downtown Clarksville. Dr. Nicholson’s presentation...

Science on Tap: Austin Peay’s monthly science series presents ‘Generative AI: When Machines Dream of Electric Sheep’

CLARKSVILLE, TN – In the 2019-20 academic year, about 7.7% of students enrolled in Tennessee schools were classified as English Language Learners (ELL), according to the state Comptroller of the Treasury’s Office of Research and Education Accountability. In addition, Clarksville and the state continue attract more international industries, such as Hankook Tire, LG Electronics and others.

APSU’s Teaching English as a Second Language program prepares teachers for diverse careers

CLARKSVILLE, TN – An electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll, Spring Awakening opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. This groundbreaking coming-of-age rock musical about the trials and tribulations of growing up is guest directed and choreographed by New York-based choreographer and educator Kyle Pleasant, who currently serves as resident choreographer at Rosie’s Theater Kids, Rosie O’Donnell’s not-for-profit school for the arts in Manhattan.

Coming-of-age musical ‘Spring Awakening’ makes way to Roxy Regional Theatre

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Virgil Dennis Chester

Virgil Dennis Chester, age 82, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Chester was born August 22, 1940, to the...

Virgil Dennis Chester

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