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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.
Leadership Clarksville announces Class of 2025
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Leadership Clarksville has named 32 local leaders to its Class of 2025. In its 37th year of operation, the executive leadership program is designed to enhance collaboration among community and business leaders of the area, to give them an intense look at the community, to inspire solutions to complex problems, generate long-term economic value and quality of life.
TVA to take down 1,000-foot-tall concrete chimneys at Cumberland Fossil Plant
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The southwest Montgomery County skyline is about to lose a distinctive landmark with the removal of the orange-and-white-striped, 1,000-foot-tall chimneys at the Cumberland Fossil Plant. Starting this week and continuing for the next several months, TVA crews will be manually removing the first of...
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.
High school football week one preview for Clarksville-area teams
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After 41 long weeks, high school football is finally back. All ten Clarksville-area football teams are in action on Friday, Aug. 23, so let’s take a look at the matchups for week one of the 2024-25 regular season. All games are scheduled to...
Nashville Spartans hockey team moving to Clarksville’s F&M Bank Arena as Red River Spartans
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Nashville Spartans, one of the top teams in the USPHL, is moving to the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville under a new name: the Red River Spartans. The team, entering its third season, is moving its home games from Nolensville to Clarksville, starting...
Austin Peay football assistant coach Patrick Kugler resigns after arrest on trafficking charge
Austin Peay football co-offensive coordinator Patrick Kugler was arrested Aug. 17 on a charge of trafficking for a commercial sex act. Kugler resigned from his position Aug. 18. "Austin Peay...
Weekend top picks: Matilda the Musical, Women of Clarksville Expo
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – This weekend, sing along to Matilda the Musical, walk through the 4th annual Women of Clarksville Expo, spread awareness for Sebastian’s Rescue Ride, and watch a movie with the family at the park!. Matilda the Musical: With its high-energy dance numbers and catchy...
Women of Clarksville expo to offer free shuttle services for eventgoers
CLARKSVILLE, TN − The Women of Clarksville Expo will return for its fourth year on Aug. 24, bigger and better than ever. This year’s Expo will be held at The Emerald (2631 Hwy 41A) from 10 a.m-3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. During the...
Austin Peay to launch mobile-first student ID system this fall
CLARKSVILLE, TN − Austin Peay State University is putting convenience at students’ fingertips with the introduction of the Govs Mobile ID, a digital solution that will replace physical ID cards starting in the Fall 2024 semester. All incoming students will receive a mobile ID as their primary campus...
3-legged bearded dragon gets prosthetic limb thanks to STEM students at Kirkwood Middle School
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Earlier this year, groups of elementary students and middle schoolers came together for the 2024 S.T.E.M Exhibit held at Austin Peay State University. This included a group of students at Kirkwood Middle who transformed the life of Cruella, the three-legged bearded dragon, for the better.
BBBS of Clarksville welcomes new staff members
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville (BBBSC) is happy to announce the addition of two new employees, Elizabeth Englen and Shelby Aberle, to their Clarksville Office. Elizabeth Englen will serve as the Recruiting and Marketing Specialist. Englen is a graduate of Austin Peay State University with...
Chamber holds first Battle of the Businesses Pickleball Tournament | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the inaugural Battle of the Businesses Pickleball Tournament this week at the Clarksville Athletic Club. Businesses from across Clarksville have gathered to compete in multiple pickleball tournaments, going head-to-head in a friendly rivalry. The event offered...
3 high school football rematches to watch in Week 1
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — High school football is back in the Tri-Cities, and some of Week 1’s games will be high profile. Virginia high schools don’t start their season until Aug. 30, but Tennessee squads are all hoping to be 1-0 by the end of Friday night. Below are three games on Aug. 23 […]
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