The Clarksville Rundown with Chris and Ryan

The Clarksville Rundown with Chris and Ryan

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  • Why you need to question those 3 amendments on ballot

    Here's a snapshot of the three amendments on this year's ballot - on bail, property tax, and crime victims - and some arguments for and against each one. Plus, Montgomery County is gifted an entire lake, Crossland Avenue has new decor for the train trestle, Chillville raises the cookie game in Clarksville, and a discussion of the critical difference between a strip club and a go-go bar.

    37 min
  • Why Trump is coming to Clarksville (with dancing)

    Here's a quiz: How many times has each president come to visit, and why? Bet you can't beat Ryan! (Bonus: Ryan's presidential impressions.) Also, some reasons why Trump's team has him doing a midterm rally in Clarksville. Plus, Trane comes to the rescue for YAIPAK volunteers, free trees prove popular for homeowners, and Chris can't handle your hot chicken.

    42 min
  • Why you should vote for Riggins, Smith, Zacharias as Clarksville mayor

    Have you decided who to vote for in the Clarksville mayor's race? Here's the case to be made for each of the three candidates. Also, up to $800,000 per year in local tax revenue is at stake in a question about Hankook's taxes, how an 11-year-old girl saved both her grandmother and a bearded dragon, and Chris whines about having to drive 20 minutes for good meat.

    32 min
  • What's next in Kenwood school bus crash investigation?

    The driver in the fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash will only face minor traffic charges. Here's what that tells us about what happened, and what comes next. Also, are people really upset about data centers? According to the turnout at a recent public hearing, apparently not. Plus, where state House candidates stand on key issues, Toys 'R' Us is back, and we decide on a new name for a WWII ship coming to Clarksville: The USS Greta Garbo.

    49 min
  • Why we need Flock cameras (... or not)

    Flock and other LPR camera technology is needed because it's critical to modern law enforcement ... OR ... it's a dangerous abuse of power by the government. We can't decide. Also, what the County Commission leadership shakeup says about local politics, Montgomery County does it right with proposed restrictions on future data centers, and Ryan reveals he's scaredy-pants to eat sashimi. 

    44 min
  • Crucible Metals: What's in it for us? Just $288 million

    Yes, Crucible Metals is getting an incentive to rebuild the Zinc Plant into a $6.6 billion facility. Here's the breakdown on what they'll pay in Montgomery County taxes, and why we need to rename Zinc Plant Road "Heavy Metal Way." Also, the secret advantages to Fort Campbell getting a nuclear microreactor, Ajax Turner Senior Center wins the drama award, and a new effort could finally slow down the vape shops. 

    42 min
  • How strange water-absorbing technology could help prevent floods

    The county will try to prevent future floods with a strange, rarely-used technology that both soaks up water and prevents erosion. It's called "trees." Meanwhile, CMCSS has discovered students perform better in school with less screen time and more recess. Who knew? Also, breaking down campaign funds in the mayor's race, ending a Fort Campbell military family perk, and stuffing pizza into hamburgers.

    29 min
  • How lawsuit in teacher-nude-selfie case could force out full story

    A $3.5 million civil lawsuit has been filed in the Montgomery Central teacher nude selfies case, and that will compel the school system and the teacher to finally respond to the allegations leveled against them. Meanwhile, the timing isn't great on a proposal to bring decorum to School Board meetings. Also, what it means for local Democrats to gain control of the County Commission, how we'll get in and out of In-N-Out, and Ryan will finally get a grocery store of his own.

    45 min
  • What Costco will do for Clarksville, and why it took a deal

    Now that we know Costco is planning to open in Clarksville, let's talk about what it took to get them here and what's in it for us. Also, city government is dealing with all the drama, from an Ajax Turner Senior Center lawsuit to capital project cuts and a fight over sales tax going to schools. When can it get boring again? Plus, a look inside the soon-to-open car and motorcycle museum.

    50 min
  • What's behind 4 misdemeanor counts in case of teacher showing nude selfies

    Four months after a teacher admitted showing nude selfies to a student, charges have been filed. Here's a stab at understanding why it took so long, why there are four counts, and why they are misdemeanor charges. Also, who raised the most money in the county mayor and sheriff races, how the mayor candidates would handle paying the costs of growth, Marsha Blackburn's trip to Clarksville, and Ryan breaks down the KPop craze.

    48 min

About The Clarksville Rundown with Chris and Ryan

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Join Ryan Ploeckelman and Clarksville Now Editor Chris Smith and as we break down the top news stories in Clarksville, TN, each week.

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