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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

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

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 –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

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

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

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’

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

Tennessee State

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

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

Jimmy Winters, age 89, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his residence. Jimmy was born May 28, 1933, in Pleasant View, TN to the late Charlemagne Winters and Ora Lee Morris. Jimmy is also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth V. Jarrell Winters; brothers, Charles and Jack Winters.

Jimmy Winters

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 – 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

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

Dexion Jarrell Edwards was born July 26, 2006, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He departed this life way too soon on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Dexion accepted Christ in his life at a young age and was united with The Liberty Church. At the time of his departure, he was a member of LifePoint Church. Dexion was educated in the Clarksville Montgomery County School System and was currently in his Junior year at THE Clarksville High School.

Dexion Jarrell Edwards

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

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 – 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) – 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

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

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

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

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 (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) – 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

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Harry Potter Book Night brings hundreds of wizards, muggles to library in Clarksville | PHOTOS

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library hosted its ninth annual Harry Potter Book Night, and close to 700 fans of all ages...

Harry Potter Book Night brings hundreds of wizards, muggles to library in Clarksville | PHOTOS

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