Shea Hopkins is the Vice President of Industrial Development for the Clarksville Montgomery County Economic Development Council. She joins Charlie and Katie to talk about what made her decide to move her family to Clarksville, what new industry she would like to see move in, and the unseen benefits of all the incredible growth we are seeing.

Judge John Peay is the grandson of former Tennessee Governor and University namesake Austin Peay. He was born in Clarksville in 1935 and has spent his entire life living and working in Clarksville. He joins Charlie and Katie to share stories about his life and how he has watched the city grow through the years.

11 year old Brody Sims joins Charlie and Katie to share the incredible story of how he rescued his four younger siblings from a house fire. He also talks about how his bravery turned into an unforgettable ride to school curtesy of the Clarksville Fire Department.

Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson joins Charlie and Katie to talk about the recent string of threats and weapons found at Clarksville Montgomery County Schools. The Sheriff goes in depth about how the Sheriffs Department partners with the School System to keep students safe, and a new law that could lead to jail time for someone who threatens a school.

Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett stops by for a fun chat with Charlie and Katie that looks back at some of his favorite moments from 2021. Mayor Durrett also talks about things he would like to accomplish before he leaves office and gives us a sneak peak of what retirement might look like.

Colonel Vince Myers is the new Commander of Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. He joins Charlie and Katie to share his story, from joining the Army after receiving a nursing scholarship, serving in Afghanistan as a young officer, to taking command of a Hospital that serves thousands.

The Clarksville Foundry has been in business since before the Civil War and has been in Charlie Foust’s family for going on four generations. Charlie stops by to talk about learning the family business, what a foundry does, and how the foundry has helped create some iconic landmarks around the city.

Listen to part 2 of our interview with Retired 5th Group Green Beret Joe Shakeenab on this episode.

Get to know the amazing Joe Shakeenab in part one of our interview with the retired Green Beret who has made a home in Clarksville.

Turkeys for Troops is an event that provides free Turkeys to Active-Duty Military, Veterans and Military families while supplies last. Find out how you can take advantage of this incredible event and hear about the local businesses who make this a Thanksgiving priority.