Clarksville Conversations with Charlie Koon

Austin Peay Men's Basketball Coach Nate James joins us to share his journey from playing at Duke to Coaching the Govs. He also talks about the Govs final season in the Dunn Center and first season in the ASUN Conference.

Roland Fanning is the new baseball coach at Austin Peay State University. This week on Clarksville’s Conversation, he tells Katie and Charlie about growing up in small-town Oklahoma, the importance of getting loud and talking trash in baseball, and his plans to “create chaos” with a unique new center field.

Command Sergeant Major Joseph Harbour is the Garrison CSM for Fort Campbell. He joins Charlie and Katie to share the story of why he joined the army, what a garrison CSM does, what makes Fort Campbell special, and some great events coming to post. This Fort Campbell episode brought to you by F&M Bank.

Joe and Cathy Maynard have a lot of things going on in Clarksville, they stop by with Sara Golden to give an update on their amazing new three-story restaurant, Shelby’s Trio, and talk about an incredible event called Operation Honor, which provides support to the military and their families.

With the F&M Bank Arena set to open this summer, the big question is where will everyone park? Buck Dellinger, president and CEO of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council, has three answers, and they add up to over 2,500 spaces in walking distance of the arena. This week, he talks parking with Katie and Charlie on Clarksville’s Conversation.

Betty Guthrie is the Lead Human Resource Assistant in the Transition Center on Fort Campbell. She is also the Installation Voting Assistance Officer. Find out what you need to do if you are serving on Post or are a Military Spouse and want to vote in the upcoming election. This Fort Campbell Episode is powered by F&M Bank.

Marcus Ufeanyui and Julius Anderson work at the Retirement Services Office on Fort Campbell. They join Charlie and Katie to talk about what services the office provides to soldiers as they get ready to retire, and an event coming up in early October. This Fort Campbell episode is brought to you by F&M bank.

Marcia and Nathan Clark live on a farm that has been in her family since 1886 and has been designated by the State of Tennessee as a Century Farm. They decided after encouragement from friends to open an event venue on the farm called the Ruby Cora so others could enjoy the space. Hear all about life on the farm and the ups and downs of running one of the most popular event venues in Montgomery Co...

Gerald Harrison is the Director of Athletics for Austin Peay State University. He stops by to talk about some fun new events coming to Fortera Stadium for Govs Football. He also shares some big improvements made to the Athletic facilities and gives us a little peak into his life as not only an Athletic Director but the Father of teenage girls.

Andrew Arbogast was a soldier who served on Fort Campbell. After leaving the Army he had an idea to start his own business based on his Dad’s cheese dip recipe, and Arbo’s Cheese Dip was born. What started out as a regional treat is expanding into markets all over the south, and you’ll soon be able to find it on Clarksville shelves.

Robert Coonce is the Fire Chief on Fort Campbell. He has served with the Department of Defense all over the world, and is now happy to call Fort Campbell home. He talks about the incredible partnership between the City of Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell Fire and Rescue, and more. This Fort Campbell Episode brought to you by F&M Bank.

Clarksville Dad Edward Gaither and his daughter Kaeli decided to do something big this past summer, a motorcycle ride across the country. They rode over 5000 miles and saw 30 states and made lots of memories along the way. Hear all about their adventure and their plans for future daddy daughter rides.

As students get ready to head back to Clarksville Montgomery County Schools get to know the new Director of Schools Doctor Jean Luna-Vedder. She shares her experience with the district as a teacher, principal, and parent, and what lead her to pursue the top spot in Clarksville Montgomery County Schools.

Doug Englen is a retired pilot formerly with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He recently joined Bell Helicopters as part of their program to replace the Blackhawk Helicopter with a new, faster aircraft. He joins Charlie and Katie to talk about Bell's exciting new V-280 aircraft and how it could change the skies and economy of Clarksville and Fort Campbell.

Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett joins Charlie and Katie on part 2 of this 2 part episode looking back at the 8 years he spent as Mayor, from challenges to triumphs Mayor Durrett shares stories about his time running one of the fastest growing Counties in Tennessee.

Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett joins Charlie and Katie on part 1 of this 2 part episode looking back at the 8 years he spent as Mayor, from challenges to triumphs Mayor Durrett shares stories about his time running one of the fastest growing Counties in Tennessee.

Caleb Slaughter was a Clarksville Fire Fighter for over 20 years, he decided to share his passion and knowledge for all things Fire Fighting with area kids and created the Fire Science Program at Rossview High School, where students can begin their journey toward becoming Fire Fighters. He joins Charlie and Katie to share his story of going from the fire house to the classroom on this episode of C...

Clarksville Chief of Police David Crockarell joins Charlie and Katie on this episode to talk about his first couple of years on the job and some of the things he has learned running a growing department. He also shares some of the exciting things going on in the department that helps them better serve the community

David “Buck” Dellinger is the CEO of the Clarksville Montgomery County Economic Development Council. He joins Charlie and Katie to chat about managing Clarksville’s incredible growth in a responsible manner, including plans for Redevelopment Districts throughout the city.

Ryan Noble is the Community Recreation Officer for MWR on Fort Campbell. He joins Charlie Koon to share not only his story of serving Military families, but he also goes in depth into what the community can expect at this year’s Week of the Eagles. This Fort Campbell Episode is powered by F&M Bank.

Riley Jenkins was just 6 years old when he performed "Blue Suede Shoes" on stage at the West Creek Elementary talent show. That performance would set him on the path to becoming an Elvis Tribute Artist. He joins Charlie and Katie to share his incredible story of paying tribute to the King of Rock and Roll all over the world.

Sherry Nicholson is the Founder and President of Yai Pak Outreach, an organization that serves the homeless, hungry, and needy in Clarksville and the surrounding area. Hear her amazing story of coming out of homelessness herself, to her life changing encounters serving the less fortunate in the area. Get ready to be inspired by an incredible woman who's faith has lead her to help those right here...

Rich Holladay is the Executive Director of Leadership Clarksville and also the co-owner of Water Dogs SCUBA and Safety. He joins Charlie and Katie to talk about why he and his family decided to call Clarksville home after serving in the Army, the local SCUBA scene and more.

Congressman Mark Green joins Charlie Koon, Katie Gambill and Chris Smith of Clarksvillenow.com on this special episode. The Congressman shares stories from his recent trips to Ukraine, Poland, and Romania. He gives a look into the conflict there, what American troops are doing in the region and what the city of Clarksville can do to support our soldiers who are working hard in this very volatile r...

There is only one Kevin Kennedy. Lawyer, tv host, philanthropist, Tik Tok Star, and so much more. He joins Charlie and Katie to share his story. From growing up in a family that has been in Clarksville since shortly after the Revolutionary war, to law school, and serving his community.