Lily Russell

Lily Russell, news reporter for Christian County Now. If needed, you can reach me at lrussell@christiancountynow.com or at 931-648-7720 ext. 109.

News
2 years ago
Rare blue crawfish spotted by family tubing on Clarksville Blueway

A family spotted and caught a rare blue crawfish at the Clarksville Blueway on Saturday.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
12-year-old creating prosthetic hands with 3D printer, using money raised from lawn care business

Caleb Boyce is a seventh-grader at Montgomery Central Middle School who has been using a 3D printer to create prosthetic hands for amputees through e-NABLE.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Military family’s mortgage on Clarksville home paid off after soldier dies from cancer

A family’s mortgage is being paid off this Memorial Day by the Tunnels to Towers Foundation after a husband and father died of cancer attributed to his military service.

Business
2 years ago
The Amsterdam Local café opens soon in former auto repair shop in downtown Clarksville

A new café, The Amsterdam Local, is coming soon to a spot on Madison Street that used to be an auto repair shop.

Crime
2 years ago
Man charged with DUI vehicular homicide in 2022 wreck

A Clarksville man has been charged with vehicular homicide over a 2022 wreck that prosecutors say was DUI-related.

Education
2 years ago
40% of third-graders in Clarksville-Montgomery County need new testing or tutoring

After testing on the English Language Arts portion of the TCAP in April, 40% of third-grade students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will need additional help to pass.

News
2 years ago
Fourth-grader bitten by service dog during school field day in Clarksville

A fourth-grader was bitten by a service dog during Carmel Elementary School’s field day on Friday.

Congressman Mark Green on the Clarksville's Conversation podcast in March 2023. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
Congressman Green of Clarksville proposes bill allowing businesses to correct ADA violations before going to court

Rep. Mark Green of Clarksville has introduced the ADA Improvement Act of 2023 amending the Americans with Disabilities Act to give businesses an opportunity to correct violations before a lawsuit is brought.