Clarksville, TN

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – I’ve never been a good bowler, but I think that I may have found some lanes that are more my speed-or maybe my lack thereof. Regardless of my bowling skills, my reporting senses were on high alert this week, from Amazon’s recently announced layoffs to Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson’s decision to do away with booking mugshots online.

Your Week, Your News: No more mugshots, Amazon layoffs and duckpin bowling

Holland, MI

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

Shirley A. Corker, age 74 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Shirley was born on February 13, 1949 in McKenzie, TN to the late Ira Udell Stafford and Edith Breeding. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Sherry Robbins. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements...

Shirley A. Corker

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A crash on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard near Walmart was causing major traffic problems Monday morning. At 8:31 a.m., the Clarksville Police Department responded to a severe crash with injuries, according to Lt. Charles Gill. Traffic is backed up in both the northbound and southbound...

UPDATE: Wilma Rudolph Boulevard back open after severe crash with injuries

Tennessee State

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville native and former amateur golfer Rob Long was inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame on Saturday. Long became the 54th member of the Hall of Fame following a ceremony at Freedom Point in Clarksville. Long was a standout student-athlete for Austin...

Former amateur golfer Rob Long of Clarksville inducted into Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame

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

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) – 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

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

Kentucky State

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

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

Heaven has a new angel. Freddie Louise Yarbrough Lyle, age 71, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sykes Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Jeter and Rev. Gary Herndon officiating. Burial will follow at Alex Yarborough Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Freddie Lyle

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

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

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

Fort Campbell, KY

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – In an effort to combat food insecurity for military families and veterans, the Grunt Style Foundation held a food deployment on Saturday at Mosaic Church. Tim Jensen, president of the Grunt Style Foundation, said 38,000 pounds of free food and commodities were being handed...

500 military families helped by food distribution at Mosaic Church, from Grunt Style Foundation, YAIPak Outreach | PHOTOS

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

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

Cumberland Furnace, TN

Alice Jane Black Hodges, lovingly known as Janie, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. David Mackens officiating. Burial will follow at Black Cemetery.

Janie Hodges

Montgomery County, TN

CLARKSVILLE, TN – April 5 is the due date to submit property tax relief applications and vouchers through the Montgomery County Trustee’s Office and the City of Clarksville Finance and Revenue Department. To be considered for the program, supporting documents must be filed before the deadline. and applications can be provided at either office.

Tax relief deadline for elderly, disabled property owners approaching in Montgomery County

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

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Weekend weather: Sunshine returns this weekend with warmer temperatures

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After a week of clouds, freezing rain and ice, the sun will return this weekend, along with warmer temperatures that will...

Weekend weather: Sunshine returns this weekend with warmer temperatures

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