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.
It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means Chris and Ryan are too busy to do their actual jobs. So let’s revisit this hit episode from September 2023: A woman gave birth alone in her cell at the county jail – could it have been prevented? Also, how parents are working to improve recess, and the cute story of a little boy who won a girl’s heart by giving her what turned out to be a diamond ring.
As we close in on becoming Tennessee’s fourth-largest city, here’s what that means for Clarksville’s future. Also, behind the scenes on news that Amazon was tripling their hiring, the downtown sinkhole was actually a “dropout,” and Chris and Ryan debate the whether you should throw candy during parades.
Stories of disaster from the hail and flooding in Clarksville, and the local school district says no to arming teachers with guns. Plus, a cool new development is coming for the downtown snuff warehouses, and Ryan has a great DIY idea to save money on EV fire blankets.
Breaking down what the 65% increase in home values means for property taxes in Montgomery County. Plus, residents of a Clarksville subdivision are fighting an HOA, an update on the big Wheel Shop fire, and Chris gardens so hard he begins to hallucinate.
Another large apartment complex is planned in Clarksville, and that’s good news. Plus, the risks of building houses too close together, the Microvast layoff, the problem with bald eagles, what a quarter gets you at ALDI’s, and Chris has a problem with Huey Lewis.
It’s time to find out how much more your house is worth – and your taxes may be going up because of that. Also, arena football is coming to Clarksville, Ryan shows off his cummerbund, and why the “Frankmobile” was a terrible idea.
It was eclipse week in Clarksville, and some enjoyed it more than others. Plus, we’re back on Money magazine’s Top 50 list, and Ryan tells Chris about his mom’s pantaloons.
Animal Control in Montgomery County was on track to become a no-kill shelter, but dog euthanasia has doubled. Also, Chris tries (and fails) to explain to Ryan how pageants work.