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President Bush shakes hands with soldiers at Fort Campbell, Ky. during a visit on Nov. 25, 2008. (U.S. Army photo)
News
2 weeks ago
Presidents, VPs, first ladies: Who has visited Clarksville, Fort Campbell?

President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Clarksville, marking one of many president and president-adjacent visits to Clarksville and Fort Campbell over the years.

The premiere of "Flapjacks" at The Roxy in 1982. (Tim Ghianni, contributed)
History
2 months ago
Former reporter recalls ‘News Brothers’ efforts to keep Roxy alive in 1982 | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by former Leaf-Chronicle reporter Tim Ghianni on the News Brothers work to keep The Roxy Regional Theatre going in 1982.

Black-and-white photo of a public swimming pool complex with a clubhouse, surrounded by trees and benches, and people swimming and relaxing around the pool.
History
4 months ago
Clarksville then and now: 10 photos showing how much we’ve changed | PHOTOS

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 sets of photos from Clarksville then and Clarksville today.

The turnbridge train wreck of 1906. (Historic Clarksville, Ursula Beach collection, contributed)
History
4 months ago
10 worst disasters in Clarksville history, from Great Fire of 1878 to 2023 tornado

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 worst disasters to hit Clarksville, and some of the ways we came together to survive along the way.

The statue of John Montgomery, the namesake of Montgomery County, on First Street outside Clarksville City Hall on June 11, 2026. (Chris Smith)
History
4 months ago
10 people who changed Clarksville forever, from John Montgomery to Mayor Ted Crozier

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are 10 people who deserve to be remembered for making Clarksville what it is today.

L&N Train Station on Tenth Street on March 27, 2024. (Chris Smith)
History
5 months ago
10 moments in history that made Clarksville what it is today: From tobacco heyday to St. B annexation

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are 10 pivotal moments in Clarksville history that shaped who we are today but in many cases have been forgotten.

Lifestyle
7 months ago
11 women to remember as part of Clarksville history, from Stockade Annie to Faye Smalley

In recognition of Women’s History Month, here are 11 Clarksville women who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes.

News
8 months ago
10 Black leaders who helped to shape Clarksville’s future against all odds

In honor of Black History Month, let’s look back at not just athletes and artists, but to the leaders who worked to make Clarksville a better place for everyone.

The Uneeda Biscuit wall sign in New Orleans, seen from Bourbon and Dumaine Streets, on March 20, 2023. (Chris Smith, Clarksville Now)
Lifestyle
10 months ago
10 weird things about Clarksville from pink elephant to Jimi Hendrix to ‘Last Train’

Here are 10 things we bet you didn’t know about Clarksville, from the pink elephant to Jimi Hendrix to Uneeda Biscuit.

Kenneth David takes a rest while at a fire support base in Vietnam, 1970. (Photo from U.S. Army.mil)
Military
1 year ago
‘If I didn’t do what I did, we wouldn’t have survived’: Vietnam War hero inducted into Fort Campbell’s Medal of Honor Rotunda

During a surprise enemy attack in Vietnam in 1970, 101st Airborne Division soldier Kenneth David jumped into combat and drew enemy fire away from injured soldiers.