16-year-old follows in grandfather’s 44-gallon footsteps donating blood to Red Cross
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Donating blood has been a family tradition for Raymond Swadley, starting with his mother and father, and now his grandson. Swadley, who is now 88 years old, first gave blood to the American Red Cross at the age of 2 in 1958. Over the years, he has given a total of 44 gallons to...
Council reviews history of Old Russellville Pike stormwater ahead of 2nd vote on rezoning
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Last month, the City Council narrowly approved the first reading of a proposed rezoning on Old Russellville Pike amid concerns about traffic and flooding. On Thursday, March 26, the City Council resumed discussion, with Street Department Director David Smith sharing background, not...
Let Us Stand Together As One Community
Clarksville, Tenn.–Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools Director Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder has issued a statement following Friday’s tragic accident that killed two students and injured several students and staff on the way to a field trip in Jackson. Vigils have been held and flags are flying at half-staff for Middle...
Movies and TV shows casting in Clarksville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Five-car crash closes I-24 in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A five-car crash closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 24 Wednesday night, according to the Clarksville Police Department. Officers responded to a crash involving injuries just before 6 p.m. on I-24 near Exit 1. CPD said the status of injuries is unknown at this time. The...
Tennessee Couple Charged With Drug Possession In Oak Grove
A Tennessee man and woman were charged with drug possession on Winners Way in Oak Grove on Monday afternoon. Oak Grove Police say they were called to the hotel for a report of 39-year-old Krista Wiley being held against her will, and talked with 54-year-old Tracy Lehman and Wiley. Wiley...
Funeral arrangements announced for TN middle schoolers killed in bus crash 2 days before...
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for Arianna Pearson and Zoe Davis, the two young girls killed when their middle school bus crashed head-on into a dump truck last week. Pearson, born March 29, 2012, died Friday, two days before what would’ve been her 14th birthday. Zoe...
Shinhung Global celebrates grand opening of Warehouse 4 in Clarksville | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Shinhung Global USA celebrated the opening of its Warehouse 4 facility this week, welcoming company leaders, employees and partners to a grand opening ceremony at its newest location on Dunlop Lane. Guests gathered inside the 75,000-square-foot warehouse. Several company leaders...
Alabama man pleads guilty to robbery in 2022 Manning Drive fatal shooting
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – An Alabama man pleaded guilty to robbery charges earlier this month in the 2022 Manning Drive fatal shooting. On Feb. 17, 2022, police responding to a call at the apartments at Manning and Wynwood Drive and found 20-year-old Decarlos Perkins lying on the ground with a gunshot...
Murder charge dismissed in suspected elder abuse case
The woman who was charged with murder in the death of an elderly woman had her charges dismissed Wednesday, following findings from the Medical Examiner’s Office. Patricia Bader-Sanders appeared in Christian Circuit Court alongside her defense attorney and Commonwealth’s Attorney Maureen Leamy, who informed the court...

















