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Historic Collinsville announces ‘Storytelling by Day & by Night’
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County has announced its special “Second Saturday” event for the month of September. Storytelling By Day & By Night will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, occurring in two parts – from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Ex-College Football Player Turned OC Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting
Former Austin Peay co-offensive coordinator Patrick Kugler, who played college football at the University of Michigan, was arrested as part of an undercover human trafficking operation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced in a news release obtained by the New York Post on Friday (August 23). Kugler, 29, was among...
Jeff Burkhart running for re-election to Tennessee House, District 75
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Jeff Burkhart has announced he’s running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 75. Jeffery Darrell Burkhart, 62, is a lifelong resident of Clarksville. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1980 and received an associate’s degree in Fire Science from Volunteer State Community College in 2014. Shortly after he graduated high school, he started working for the Clarksville Gas and Water Department. In 1982, he transferred to the Fire Department and worked his way up through the ranks to the leadership role of assistant fire chief. In 1985, he began his career in the construction industry and has since grown a business developing commercial and residential subdivisions, as well as building commercial and residential properties.
Portrait unveiling this week at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Boaz Board Room
CLARKSVILLE, TN − The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library gratefully acknowledges the donation of a portrait of Sam and Dee Boaz, a long overdue tribute to two passionate and long-term supporters of CMCPL. The portrait will be proudly displayed in the Boaz Board Room, so named in recognition of a previously generous donation by the Boaz family to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. The unveiling of this portrait will occur on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 3:30 pm.
First townhomes could be coming to Cumberland River in Clarksville
The Cumberland River could soon offer a nice morning and evening view for some Clarksville residents. A plan for the first townhomes to be developed on the Cumberland River has been approved by the Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission. The developer is Bill Mace. Although there are multi-family buildings across the river, the development...
Six Men Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in Clarksville
August 22, 2024 – An undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, Clarksville Police Department, and Office of the 19th Judicial District Attorney General resulted in the arrest of six men. Seven other individuals were recovered as potential victims of human trafficking. Over […] The post Six Men Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in Clarksville appeared first on Sumner County Source.
3 developments proposed for additional 138 housing units in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Several site plans were approved during the latest Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission special called meeting, including three that are set to bring in around 138 additional housing units: on Salem Road, Needmore Road and Lafayette Road. First, we have the 101st Townhomes looking...
Clarksville Pets of the Week for August 19th, 2024
Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds, and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities. Contact a rescue near you to learn more. Montgomery County Animal Care and...
Clarksville-Montgomery County area TDOT Work starting August 17th, 2024
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in Montgomery County will be resurfacing on I-24 from West of Trough Springs Road to Robertson County Line. Nightly, from 8:00pm to 5:00am, alternating lane closures in both directions will be in effect to score the shoulders, install pavement markings, and place Thermoplastic (MM 11-17).
Montgomery County EMS, APSU celebrate third class of EMT students
CLARKSVILLE, TN − On August 15, Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Austin Peay State University’s (APSU) Continuing Education Program celebrated 15 individuals who successfully completed the APSU at MCEMS program as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). This group represents the third class to earn certifications since the collaboration between EMS and APSU began in 2021.
Montgomery County Celebrates Third Class of EMT Graduates from APSU Partnership Program
This group represents the third class to earn certifications since the collaboration between EMS and APSU began in 2021. Captain Mark Chandler, a District 1 Training Officer with Clarksville Fire Rescue who participated, shared, “I expected to expand my knowledge in the emergency medical field and learn from what I hoped would be excellent instructors. January Bukowitz, Candice Silver, and their instructor cadre were excellent in providing education. I have served in emergency services and practiced emergency medicine for more than 30 years. I can say without reservation the course taught me new knowledge and skills to enable better patient care. This class did not disappoint and is an asset to Clarksville-Montgomery County.”
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