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

Lifestyle
12 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
12 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
12 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.

Jennifer Beecham at Austin Peay State University. (Contributed)
Business
12 months ago
Clarksville veteran finds purpose in healthcare with TriStar after service and loss

Meet Jennifer Beechman, a U.S. Army veteran who turned her strength and service into a powerful healthcare career. She is now the Trauma Program director at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center.

The firing of the cannon in Clarksville-Montgomery County as citizens came together to celebrate the nation's birthday at the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2025. (Lee Erwin)
Lifestyle
12 months ago
Clarksville Foundry’s historic cannon replica nominated for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee

Clarksville Foundry, Inc. is proud to announce that its Model 1841 6-Pounder Field Gun Replica (Cannon) has been officially nominated in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Teachers from Montgomery County explore water quality, water careers at summer retreat

Last week, the Cumberland River Compact hosted a two-day Teacher Retreat in Cookeville focused on water quality, environmental education, and water careers for the next generation.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Sales Tax Holiday: How to buy back-to-school clothes, supplies tax-free in Tennessee

Tennessee’s three-day traditional sales tax holiday is set to begin on July 25, allowing families and educators to purchase necessary supplies tax-free.

news
12 months ago
Pets of the week

Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help animals through foster programs, donations, fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.

Katobwa Stallworth at Power And Grace Preparatory Academy on June 27, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Education
12 months ago
Power and Grace Preparatory Academy growing, expanding with new building for students | VIDEO

Power and Grace Preparatory Academy, founded in 2016 by Katobwa and Dr. Gregory Stallworth, is a private Christian school that is growing fast, with a building opening in the next school year.

The Bon Jovi tribute band Crush performed during Downtown @ Sundown at Downtown Commons on July 11, 2025. (Hannah Hutchins)
Lifestyle
1 year ago
Bon Jovi tribute band Crushes Downtown Commons | PHOTOS

The Downtown Commons was rocking with the best of Bon Jovi for the tribute band Crush on Friday night.