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Community news, features and interesting statistics for Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Austin Peay State University inspires next generation of nurses at 2025 summer camp

For Austin Peay State University’s School of Nursing, this summer brought more than just an expanded camp for aspiring nurses.

Caitlin Connor, formerly with the 101st Airborne Division, has carried her commitment to service into her civilian career at HCA Healthcare. (Contributed)
Business
10 months ago
101st Airborne veteran turned HR leader at HCA on career transition to health care

Caitlin Connor, a former Army Engineer Captain with the 101st Airborne Division, has carried her commitment to service from Fort Campbell into her civilian career at HCA Healthcare.

The Bon Jovi tribute band Crush performed during Downtown @ Sundown at Downtown Commons on July 11, 2025. (Hannah Hutchins)
Entertainment
10 months ago
Weekend top picks: Eagles Project, Jay Ammo, Country Music Hall of Fame and more

Things to do in Clarksville this weekend: An Eagles tribute band at Downtown @ Sundown, Jay Ammo performs at McGregor Park, and a visit from the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Business
11 months ago
Lifelong Clarksville resident, military veteran, on working for TriStar Health, plans for new hospital | VIDEOS

Alex Kell grew up in Clarksville, later joined the military, and now works at HCA TriStar Health. Today, she talks about the proposed TriStar Clarksville Hospital and what it will do for our community.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Heat Advisory issued for Clarksville-Montgomery County until Wednesday evening

A heat advisory was issued for Clarksville-Montgomery County on Wednesday afternoon. 

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Clarksville’s Gateway Chamber Orchestra announces Jacob Aaron Schnitzer as 2025-26 music director

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra proudly announces the appointment of Jacob Aaron Schnitzer as its Music Director for the 2025-2026 concert season.

Clarksville Women's Club members in the 1980s. (Contributed)
Lifestyle
11 months ago
Road to 250: Clarksville Federation of Women’s Clubs pulled together for education, activism | COMMENTARY

On the Clarksville Federation of Women’s Clubs, as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action,” celebrating the history of unity in Clarksville ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Army veteran Dr. Phillip Mongan named chair of APSU Department of Social Work

Dr. Phillip Mongan has been named the new chair of the Department of Social Work at Austin Peay State University – but long before jumping into university administration, he was jumping out of planes with the Army’s 501st Infantry Regiment in Alaska.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Mayor Pitts and Chief Burdine welcome Officers Ronnie and Lindsey Brown back to CPD

Today, Mayor Joe Pitts and Chief of Police Ty Burdine welcomed Officers Ronnie and Lindsey Brown back to the Clarksville Police Department, marking a return to service for two familiar and valued members of the CPD family.

Lifestyle
11 months ago
Montgomery County 5th graders to race solar cars in nationwide STEM competition

Fifth graders Carter, Octavio, Daniel, and Owen from Kirkwood Elementary in Montgomery County will be competing in the Junior Solar Sprint competition, a STEM competition to build the most creative and fastest solar-powered car, during the annual National Technology Student Association (TSA) conference.