Clarksville, TN

Montgomery County, 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

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

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

Tennessee State

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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

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.

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.

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

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

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) – 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

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) – 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

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 – 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) – 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

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) – 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

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Pets of the Week

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities...

Pets of the Week

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