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Longtime TVA smokestacks in Cumberland City are starting to come down
Cumberland City will have a different "skyline" next year. The tall orange and white steam stacks that have been there since Cumberland City Fossil Plant construction in 1970 will come down.
NES outage affected more than 4,000 in West Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A major power outage affected thousands of residents across West Nashville on Thursday morning. According to the Nashville Electric Service outage map, more than 4,300 customers were without electricity in the Hillwood Heights, Beacon Hill, Charlotte Park, Bells Bend, and Ashland City areas. A spokesperson with...
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop coming to Governor’s Square Mall
CLARKSVILLE, TN − A new sweets shop is opening this fall at Governor’s Square Mall. Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop, a throw-back confectionary, will occupy nearly 2,000 square feet of space in the mall’s north concourse, next to Spencer’s. It is scheduled to welcome its first customers by November this year.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Clarksville City Council meetings moving to RPC during Public Square restoration, remodeling
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Clarksville City Council meetings will be temporarily moved to the basement-level meeting space of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission (RPC), 329 Main St., while building rehabilitation work is completed between 102 and 106 Public Square (City Council Chambers, City Court, and City Parks & Recreation offices).
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.
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...
Ashland City Council appoints Sabrina Cotta as permanent city manager
Mayor Tonya Graham moved to promote Cotta from her role as interim city manager, which she has held for six months. Before that, Cotta was the acting city manager after Joe Lessard’s resignation in October. She also previously served as deputy city manager. “I have worked with her for...
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