Join Clarksville Now Editor Chris Smith and 5 Star Operations Manager Ryan Ploeckelman as they break down the top news stories in Clarksville each week.

Podcasts
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Did football coach step over line with sidelines prayer, Bible quoting? | PODCAST

The assistant football coach was asked to stop waving a Bible and “proselytizing” during a game. Did he cross over the line? Where should the line be?

Podcasts
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why our water’s been tasting funny | PODCAST

Dry weather has done a number on the taste of Clarksville’s water, but don’t worry: Those earthy flavors are safe, and things should be back to normal soon.

Business
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: IKEA? Costco? Bass Pro Shop? Whichever retailer will have huge impact | PODCAST

Could it be IKEA? Costco? Bass Pro Shop? Whatever the major big box retailer is that’s planning a spot in Clarksville, it will be a huge economic boost, with 800 jobs and millions in tax revenue to help pay for roads, schools and more.

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)
Podcasts
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?

Podcasts
4 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?

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.

The annual Montgomery County Fair, held at the Clarksville Speedway on August 2, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Podcasts
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What to expect from new Montgomery County fairgrounds | PODCAST

With the Clarksville Speedway being purchased by the city, and Montgomery County building a new fairgrounds, big annual events are in limbo. Here’s what’s happening and what could come next in our ongoing fairgrounds shuffle.

Podcasts
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How a corporate buyout created Clarksville’s Tennova hospital | PODCAST

A dig into Clarksville history shows we could have sold our hospital to Vanderbilt or Saint Thomas two decades ago, but we rolled the dice on Triad. Remember them?