Local podcasts hosted by the Clarksville Now news team.

From the left, Charlie Koon and David Kells.
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3 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: Partnership between F&M Bank Arena, Bridgestone Arena | PODCAST

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon chats with David Kells, chief venues officer for F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

The requested location for Tennova's satellite ER, directly north of its existing Sango ER, near the intersection of Interstate 24 and Highway 76. (Tennova, contributed)
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3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind competing Tennova, Ascension Saint Thomas hospital proposals? | PODCAST

Was it strategy, opportunity or just coincidence that Tennova and Ascension Saint Thomas were trying to open Clarksville hospitals next to one another?

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3 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: APSU President Michael Licari on growth, new facilities | PODCAST

In this week’s Clarksville Conversations, Charlie Koon chats with Dr. Michael Licari, president of Austin Peay State University.

Montgomery County Fire Chief Michael Rios, left, and Charlie Koon.
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3 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: Fire Chief Michael Rios on move toward paid county firefighters | PODCAST

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon interviews Montgomery County Fire Chief Michael Rios.

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3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why we need to build more homes in Clarksville, and fast | PODCAST

This week on the podcast: A study shows Clarksville is falling behind in new home construction, driving up the costs for everyone. What can be done?

Dr. Jean Luna Vedder, left, and Charlie Koon.
Podcasts
3 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: CMCSS Schools director Jean Luna Vedder on upcoming school year | PODCAST

Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder, the director of schools for Clarksville-Montgomery County, is preparing for a busy 2025-26 school year.

People line up along the wall to speak during public comments at the Clarksville CON hearings at the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission on July 23. 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Podcasts
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What happened behind the scenes on state hospital decision | PODCAST

As the state decided this week to give TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas permission to build hospitals in Clarksville, over objections from Tennova, there were eye-opening comments and questions.

From the left, Charlie Koon and Nicholas Nicoletta.
Podcasts
4 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: Nicholas Nicoletta on catering business, growth in Clarksville | PODCAST

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, Nicholas Nicoletta talks to Charlie Koon about running a small business and about growth in our community.