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History
1 year ago
Woodstock flooding: How this all started and why big solution was never implemented

Woodstock rezoning was approved in 1995 by the County Commission, then it was annexed into the city with variances approved to build near the flood plain. Since then, Woodstock has been plagued with flooding. Here’s how it happened and why big solutions were never implemented.

History
2 years ago
Road to 250: Journalism in Clarksville has merged competition with collaboration | COMMENTARY

The history of journalism in Clarksville is marked by both competition to see who would be the voice of our community and collaboration to ensure that the best interests of the community come first, particularly in times of disaster.

History
4 years ago
Clarksville World War II veteran who saw Japan surrender: ‘We all got cigars’

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we visited with a Clarksville member of the Greatest Generation who served his country in World War II.

History
4 years ago
100 years ago today, Austin Peay elected governor of Tennessee

On Nov. 7, 1922, a Clarksville lawyer named Austin Peay was elected Tennessee’s next governor. The legacy of service established on that November night has continued to thrive a century later in the school named in his honor – Austin Peay State University.

History
5 years ago
Gay history in Clarksville: 6 pivotal moments for local LGBTQ community

Here’s a snapshot of historical moments that are defining of Clarksville’s legacy in the fight for LGBTQ equality. 

The view looking up Boot Hill from Second Street on May 3 during the 2010 flood. (Clarksville Now archives)
History
6 years ago
10 years after May 2010 flood, Clarksville remains strong | PHOTOS

A look back at the devastation caused by the May 2010 flood in Clarksville.