Clarksville Conversations with Charlie Koon

Major General Brian Winski is the Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell. He joins Charlie and Katie on this episode to give an update on all the incredible things going on at Fort Campbell and some very interesting things coming to post in the next couple of years.

What started out as a dream Jeff Robinson had in a tent while serving in the Gulf War turned into a staple of downtown Clarksville. Jeff and his wife Sherri chat with Charlie and Katie about the story behind The Blackhorse Pub and Brewery. Hear the great story behind the most popular item on their menu. How they survived the tornado that destroyed downtown in 1999 and what’s next for the Blackhors...

Joe Maynard retired from the Army and moved to Clarksville to start a business using the skills he learned while in the service. That business, Echo Power Engineering, has grown and has clients and over the country. He joins Charlie and Katie on this episode to talk about why he chose to call Clarksville home, and why giving back to the community is so important.

Nikki Loos Peterson and Kathryn Minniehan join Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill to talk about one of the most glamorous evenings in the area, and one of the most talked about fundraising events, The Candlelight Ball. Learn the history of this incredible event and get all the details for this year's event.

Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett looks back on a big year for the County and looks ahead to an exciting 2020.

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts looks back on his first year in office and looks ahead to 2020 and what's in store for the "Best Place to Call Home".

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas himself stops by the studio to chat with Charlie and Katie with a special message for kids in Clarksville Montgomery County, and let's everyone know what time he plans on being in the area delivering toys.

Charlie and Katie look back on an amazing year in Clarksville Montgomery County with the CEO of the Economic Development Council Jeff Truitt, They also take some time to look forward to what is coming in 2020.

Brian Rives and Van Stokes are the Austin Peay Football broadcast teams for ESPN Clarksville. They join Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill to talk about the Governor's incredible rise from win less seasons to winning the Ohio Valley Conference, and the program's first two playoff games. Let's Go Peay!

Katherine Cannata and Sidney Johnson's Grandfather started a business selling flour out of the back of his car, he turned that into a company that would become one of the most successful Automotive groups in the South. They join Charlie and Katie to talk about growing up in the Wyatt Johnson business and why family is so important to their success.

The Head Football Coach of the Austin Peay Governors, Mark Hudspeth joins us to talk about winning the Ohio Valley Conference for the first time since 1977, and winning the OVC Coach of the Year. He also talks about the core values he and his staff instill in the players and how he is preparing them for the the first Play-off appearance in school history.

The Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, Dr. Lisa Piercey joins us to talk about the issues the Department is tackling, including children dealing with abuse, the teen vaping crisis, and why it is important for you to get a flu shot.

Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill talk with Terry Pevehouse a retired solider from the 5th Special Forces Group on Fort Campbell. He now works with the Special Forces Association, and shares some of the many benefits Tennessee offers retiring soliders, and what the community can do to support the soldiers in 5th Group.

Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon chat with Pastor Mike Burnette and Sammy Stuard about an upcoming event in Clarksville called "Turkeys for Troops". The event gives out free turkeys to active duty soldiers and veterans before Thanksgiving, as a way of saying thanks for all they do.

Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill talk with Montgomery County Health Director Joey Smith about some of the incredible things the Health Department is doing. Joey also talks about "Language Nutrition", what it is, and why it is important for children.

Judge Jill Ayers joins Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill to give us an inside look into the process of becoming a Judge in the State of Tennessee. She also talks about being the chair of Leadership Middle Tennessee, an organization that brings leaders together from all over the area.

Antonio Murgas chats with Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill about his incredible success story of going from working at a Dominos Pizza, to owning Dominos all over Middle Tennessee.

Clarksville has a new Chief of the Fire Department, Freddie Montgomery. He joins Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill to talk about his move from Hopkinsville to Clarksville, his belief in the importance of being involved in the community, and some great events going on in the area for Fire Prevention Week.

Jack Turner joins Charlie and Katie to talk about his family's history in the Clarksville Beer business, and how he decided to go out on his own when he was young, and the path he forged. He also talks about how Clarksville and Montgomery County can benefit by coordinating and working with our neighboring communities.

Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill talk with Eric Yow a lawyer an entrepreneur in Clarksville and the brains behind Clarksville Zombie Hunters. Eric talks about what it takes to turn an idea into your own business and why you should look at defining success beyond dollars and cents.

Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill talk with Tia Suiter, the owner of Appleton's Harley Davidson. Tia shares the story behind how her family's dealership became one of the most successful Harley Davidson dealerships in the country.

On this special episode Charlie and Katie talk with Martha Hendricks and David Brockman about the History of the Montgomery County Library, what they hope for in the future, and some fun upcoming events.

Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon have a fascinating chat with Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson. The Sheriff discusses some recent security issues with the County Commission and goes in depth with what he faces day to day as the Sheriff of one of the fastest growing Counties in Tennessee.

Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill chat with Clarksville teenager Ava Ploeckelman about her experiences at the Think Global School. Think Global School is a High School made up of kids from all over the world, that spends each semester living and studying in a different country. Ava is also the daughter of Q108 morning show personality Ryan Ploeckelman.

Charlie Koon and Katie Gambill chat with Nate "The Train" Landwehr fresh of signing a contract with the UFC. Hear the amazing story of how Nate went from growing up in Clarksville to fighting all over the world!