Honor veterans at Run for the Wall coming up Monday
All of Dickson County is encouraged to show their patriotism and honor our nation’s veterans on Monday, May 18 as Run for the Wall makes a stop in Dickson. Run for the Wall (RFTW) is an annual 10-day ride with a mission to honor veterans, support military personnel, and raise awareness for Prisoners of War and Missing
Things to know for Spring Into Summer Festival: Brett Young concert, parachuters, carnival rides
OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Oak Grove is preparing to host their 19th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival, where the community is invited to attend a free weekend of fun with carnival rides, a concert, and entertainment at the War Memorial Walking Trail on May 23-24. Hosted by Oak Grove Tourism, this award-wi
Fundraiser to Benefit Pembroke Family
A fundraiser is planned for Saturday in Pembroke to help support a local family facing months of medical care for their newborn daughter at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. According to organizer Jack Lackey, the benefit will support Tatum Wright, the infant daughter of Sambo Wright and Ada Roehr, who was born about a m
Matt Francies announced as the new principal of Indian Hills Elementary School
For the past nine years, Matt Francies has served as the assistant principal of Indian Hills Elementary School, and on Wednesday, the Christian County Public School System announced that he will be the school’s next principal. Francies’ appointment comes after Principal Sara Johnson was selected to serve as the...
Clarksville tornado survivors receive new homes in major recovery milestone
More than two years after a devastating EF-3 tornado tore through Clarksville, families who lost everything are finally getting a fresh start.
Movie Shot In Springfield, ‘ALIENS ARE COMING!! ON MONDAY!!!,’ Set For Local Premiere”
SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): A feature film shot primarily in Robertson County will return to Springfield later this month for its first public screening following its festival premiere earlier this year in New York City. Smokey Barn News was on location during filming in August of 2024 and captured...
Clarksville woman convicted in 2021 death of her own baby
On Thursday, May 7, Whitney Brown entered guilty pleas to aggravated child abuse and second-degree murder in the death of her child in 2021. Brown has received a 30-year sentence to be served at 100%. On Jan. 9, 2021, paramedics took the two-month-old baby, who was unresponsive with a head...
2 Hopkinsville homes face demolition due to safety concerns, poor living conditions
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Hopkinsville Code of Enforcement Board held a meeting on May 12, where they decided to demolish two homes in the city due to violations. One of the properties was being actively rented out by a landlord with previous code issues, and the other was a vacant home being illega
Ascension Clarksville Medical Campus to include public infrastructure, seeks tax incentives
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Ascension Saint Thomas’ planned full-service hospital is coming with much more than a hospital, and that was further clarified Wednesday morning with a proposal for tax increment financing (TIF) for their 96-acre health campus. Ascension Saint Thomas (AST) is planning a groundbreakin
One shot in Dickson County road rage incident
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A road rage incident in Dickson County ended with someone being shot and airlifted to a hospital. Dickson Police responded to Weaver Drive and Old Pond Lane around 10 p.m. Monday after reports of a shooting. Officers arrived within minutes and started giving the victim life-saving measure
