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Clarksville City Council considers becoming Second Amendment sanctuary city
(Update: The Clarksville City Council voted 8-4 Thursday night to approve the resolution to make the city a Second Amendment sanctuary.) A resolution introduced in the Clarksville City Council would proclaim the city as a “Second Amendment sanctuary,” as the state considers legislation that would make the same declaration across all of Tennessee. The resolution, […]
In rural Tennessee, lack of resources lead to dismal situation for domestic violence victims
If you come to Paris from Clarksville — arguably the closest “big” town — you’ll drive through a stunning display of scenery as you cross the Tennessee River Bridge. As you transition from Stewart County to Henry County, vibrant emerald-colored trees, some still blooming with pink flowers despite spring being long gone, line the sides […]
Tennessee women in rural areas more likely to be domestic violence victims
Near the downtown area of Paris, Tennessee, a long set of concrete stairs, partially overgrown with crabgrass and weeds, leads up a hill to the maroon front door on Depot Street, a small pastel orange house surrounded by tall, skinny trees. On the night of May 22, 2018, Jessica Jones got off work from her […]
Election 2020: Democrats look to Glynn to flip Clarksville senate seat
Historically, Senate District 22 has been represented by a Democrat, until Republican Mark Green won in 2012. Now, incumbent Sen. Bill Powers, R-Clarksville, and political newcomer Ronnie Glynn, D-Clarksville, are fighting to decide whether the seat will remain red or return to blue. Powers is no stranger to close races. He earned 53.6% to Democrat […]
Clarksville City Council adds police accountability to legislative wish list
Every year, local governments around the state send a list of priorities to the Tennessee General Assembly laying out municipal needs for the coming legislative session. The lead item on the Clarksville City Council’s agenda this year is finding money in the budget for road improvement and construction. That’s no surprise, as many Tennessee cities […]
Clarksville challenger targets veterans in race against incumbent Powers
State Sen. Bill Powers, R-Clarksville, has been representing state senate District 22 for just over a year, but he’s got opposition from fellow conservative Doug Englen, who is mounting a case for change. Powers has the benefit of name recognition and a lifetime of service to the community, but Englen comes offering a long military […]
Outside urban areas, officials reluctant to pass mask mandates
When Gov. Bill Lee gave county mayors the authority to issue mask mandates in the midst of a rising number of statewide COVID19 cases, the response from both the public and the mayors themselves was an assortment of immediate implementations, shrugs, and outright dismissals. In areas outside of the larger cities in Tennessee, a seemingly […]
Murder of soldier in Texas leads to Ft. Campbell demonstrations
Spc. Itzel Maynard stood on the median of Fort Campbell Boulevard in front of Gate 4, the main entrance to the base, holding a sign that said “Soy Vanessa Guillén. I Am Vanessa Guillén.” As a specialist in the Army, a Hispanic woman, and someone who never reported her sexual harassment within the military, she […]
Austin Peay names interim president
In a special meeting Monday morning, the Austin Peay State University board of trustees named Dannelle Whiteside as the university’s interim president until a permanent president is found. APSU’s president for six years, Alisa White, unexpectedly announced June 19 that she will step down in August after commencement ceremonies to take the position as president […]
Clarksville cops pursue culture change
In the days after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer who knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, the Clarksville Police Department was “disgusted,” but proud of the policies it has in place against such incidents. Now, as cities across the United States are reducing funding to their police agencies and […]
Clarksville leaders defend police funding, cut Confederate monuments
After the death of George Floyd, cities nationwide are having discussions about defunding the police and dismantling Confederate monuments. In a Tuesday panel on race relations, Clarksville’s mayor said he won’t defund the police “by one penny,” but he’s more than ready to rid the city of the last tributes to the Confederacy. Councilman Richard […]
Austin Peay president steps down for Texas position
As universities navigate the impact of the coronavirus on their budgets and enrollment, Austin Peay State University has been handed an additional challenge to overcome. APSU President Alisa White announced Thursday morning that she will leave Clarksville this summer for a new position in Texas. An interim president has not yet been named. Pending her […]