Local podcasts hosted by the Clarksville Now news team.
If a 5-story apartment building can’t be built downtown, where can it go? Also, license plate-reading cameras arrive in Clarksville, Chris sounds off on how punk is responsible for most pop music today, and Ryan gets a rubber ducky of his own.
The beloved Austin Peay mascot “The Gov” recently won the Open Division National Mascot Championship in Orlando. This week, Charlie Koon talks to AJ and Brandon, two of the Govs’ mascot support staff, to get the inside scoop on what it’s like being a big part of a Clarksville icon.
This week on Clarksville Conversations, Charlie Koon sits down with Sen. Bill Powers to talk about some recently announced road improvement projects, including Trenton Road and the widening of I-24. Senator Powers also sheds some light on why some of these road improvement projects take longer than others.
An investigation digs into National Weather Service reports about the tornado destruction in Clarksville. Plus, the harrowing story of a man who had to have his legs and arms amputated over a sudden illness. And Chris reveals the “young whipper snappers” who made this year’s 10 Under 40 list.
At the Mayor’s Power Breakfast, there was more to discuss than the scrambled eggs: Mayor Pitts’ plan to improve roads means Gary the Guardrail will go away. Also, how a butane torch shaped like a dragon burned a child’s face, and Chris gets a surprise text from law enforcement while risking his life for a photo.
School rezoning every couple of years should come as no surprise in Clarksville, but we have a solution. Also, Old Glory Distilling is about to open a restaurant, and the guys share the best parenting advice you’ve ever heard (courtesy of their wives).
The owner of the Clarksville Speedway wants to sell it to the city in a move that could gain north Clarksville a new park. Plus, what happened with the apartment tenants who had to scramble to recover their items after the tornado, and Ryan discusses his secret expertise in the world of air-brushing.
Just in time for Christmas, Ryan’s daughter Ava and Chris’ daughter Meg stop by the studio to share some special Christmas memories, including making pizzelles, hanging the Satan ornament, sledding, and watching Die Hard. Plus, Meg reveals what makes her dad cry every Christmas.