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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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Crucible Metals: What's in it for us? Just $288 million (opens the original)
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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.
How strange water-absorbing technology could help prevent floods (opens the original)
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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.
How lawsuit in teacher-nude-selfie case could force out full story (opens the original)
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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.
What Costco will do for Clarksville, and why it took a deal (opens the original)
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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.
What's behind 4 misdemeanor counts in case of teacher showing nude selfies (opens the original)
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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.
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