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News about Fort Campbell, the 101st Airborne Division, and the soldiers, veterans and military families in the Clarksville community.

The 101st Airborne Division's MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor at the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual conference in Nashville, TN, on April 15, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
6 months ago
MV-75 Cheyenne II: Army announces name of tiltrotor aircraft to replace Black Hawk

During the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual conference, the U.S. Army announced its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft will be named the MV-75 Cheyenne II.

Rendering by architects with Oculus Inc. of new state-of-the-art Clarksville VA Clinic. (Contributed by Hannah McDuffie, VA Chief of Public Affairs)
Business
6 months ago
Plans unveiled for 254,000-square-foot, 4-story Clarksville Multi-Specialty VA Clinic

On Wednesday, the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System shared new renderings of the 254,000-square-foot Clarksville Multi-Specialty VA Clinic.

Military
6 months ago
DOW removes school superintendents, including at Fort Campbell, to reduce ‘unnecessary bureaucracy’

DoWEA shared a recent shift that will impact staffing and leadership at Fort Campbell schools.

The Fort Campbell railroad bridge near Gate 2 above Fort Campbell Boulevard. Artwork by Paul Jones. (Clarksville Now)
Military
6 months ago
Off-duty soldiers may soon be able to carry their private firearms on Fort Campbell

With a change from the Department of War, rules around carrying private firearms on military instillations including Fort Campbell will change.

AH-64 Apache helicopter at Fort Campbell's Week of the Eagles Air Assault Demonstration on June 22, 2021. (Lee Erwin)
Military
7 months ago
UPDATE: Hegseth stops investigation into 101st helicopter visit to Kid Rock’s house | VIDEO

Army officials at Fort Campbell are looking into an apparent side trip made by two Apache helicopters to Kid Rock’s house near Nashville on Saturday.

Charlie Daniels Jr. as Fort Campbell announces America250 Fourth of July Celebration. Fort Campbell, Kentucky. March 26, 2026. (Daynnah Carmona)
Entertainment
7 months ago
Charlie Daniels hologram show coming to Fort Campbell 250th anniversary July 4 celebration

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Fort Campbell will host an Independence Day celebration featuring a state-of-the art-Charlie Daniels hologram.

The current VA Clarksville Clinic. (Lee Erwin)
News
7 months ago
VA Clinic developer looks to start moving dirt this summer, open by 2030

The RPC recommended approval for VA Clinic rezone on Tuesday, while a member of the development team shared additional project details.

A soldier with the 101st Airborne Division operates an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) via a headset during a live-fire exercise at Fort Campbell on March 12, 2026. (U.S. Army, Spc. Sandy Vera)
Military
7 months ago
101st Airborne Division tests next-generation drones in live-fire exercise at Fort Campbell

The 101st Airborne Division tested their ability to integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to support ground forces during a live-fire exercise on March 12.

News
7 months ago
Rep. Van Epps sponsors bill to double military death survivor benefit to $200,000

The HONOR Gold Star Families Act increases the “death gratuity” or bridge payment for the families of fallen servicemembers from $100,000 to $200,000.

Suspects in a drone theft at Fort Campbell in November 2025. (Contributed)
Crime
7 months ago
Fort Campbell drone theft suspects identified thanks to public tips

The 101st Airborne Division has released more details about the theft of four drones from Fort Campbell, with both suspects identified.