Clarksville Conversations with Charlie Koon

The Wear Blue Run to Remember is coming to the Nashville Rock and Roll Marathon creating a mile for runners to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Kristi Murtha from the Christian County Chamber of Commerce and Catherine Bertoldi of the Clarksville Chamber talk about teaming up for this event, and how you can be a part of it.

Anne Fugate is the Transitioning Service Manager for the TAPs Program on Fort Campbell. She joins Charlie and Katie to talk about life as a military brat and how she ended up in Clarksville. She also shares the mission of TAPs, and talks about services like the spouse employment center. This Fort Campbell series is brought to you by F&M Bank.

Someone told Nicholas Nicoletta that Clarksville was a biscuit town and not a bagel town, he took that as a challenge and has opened up a new bagel shop in Clarksville. He joins Charlie and Katie to talk about this new culinary adventure, he recent weight loss journey, and some of his favorite foods.

Judge Ashleigh Travis is the Child Support Magistrate Judge for the 18th and 19th Judicial Districts. She joins Charlie and Katie to share her story of growing up in Clarksville, being the first class at Austin Peay under the Hope Lottery Scholarship, going to Law School in Nashville and serving her community from the bench.

Terry Jalinsky is the President of the Korean American Association. She joins Charlie and Katie to talk about how she came to call Clarksville home. She also shares the Association's mission of helping Koreans adjust to life in Clarksville, and sharing Korean culture with the community.

The Candlelight Ball is back, after a cancellation and a virtual year due to Covid, the incredible fundraiser for APSU Students is back in person. Nikki Peterson and Betsy Baggett stop by to talk about all of the fun you can expect at this year’s event.

Get to know Colonel Andrew Jordan, the Garrison Commander of Fort Campbell. Find out why he was excited to return to the Clarksville area after serving with the 5th Special Forces Group, what a day in the life of a Garrison Commander looks like, and big projects and events coming to post. This Fort Campbell Series is Presented by F&M Bank

Tangi Smith is the woman behind Women Elevated, an organization whose primary mission is to assist women veterans. She joins Charlie and Katie to talk about her coming to call Clarksville home through the Army and her desire to serve and help the town she has grown to love.

Kylie Wilkerson is the General Manager of the F&M Bank Arena, currently under construction in downtown Clarksville. She joins Charlie and Katie to talk about her rise from an internship with the Sabertooth Sports and Entertainment Management Company to running the new arena, she also gives an update as to when we could see the arena open. Then Charlie and Katie have a chat with Joe Maynard abo...

Dr. Carol Clark is the Chief Government and Community Relations Officer and Secretary to the Board of Trustees at Austin Peay State University. She joins Charlie and Katie to talk about her twenty years at APSU, serving under four University Presidents and the incredible growth of the University over the past two decades.

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.

Clarksville and Montgomery County continue to grow, and with that growth come changes to the city wards and county districts. Regional Planning Commission Director Jeffrey Tyndall and Montgomery County Administrator of Elections Elizabeth Black talk about the complex process of redistricting, and the challenges they face.

Norman Quirion was born and raised in Clarksville. He joins Charlie and Katie to share some stories about growing up in Clarksville and witnessing the incredible growth of the city. He also talks about the impact that Leadership Clarksville has had on his life, and why he thinks everyone needs to be an advocate for Clarksville.

Downtown Clarksville is changing fast, and for the better. Not only is the F&M Bank Arena starting to take shape, but another amazing building is starting to rise not too far from the new arena. Joe and Cathi Maynard join Charlie and Katie to talk about their amazing new three story restaurant, Shelby’s Trio, that is currently under construction. Shelby’s Trio will feature three distinct dinin...

Judge Adrienne Fry is a Circuit Court Judge for District 19, she chats with Charlie and Katie about what made her want to become an Attorney. She also talks about how she thought taking a job in Clarksville after law school would lead to a job back home in Nashville, but she would fall in love with Clarksville and call it home. She also talks about starting her own Law Firm and the process of bein...

Charlie and Katie chat with Enrico Lopez-Yanez, the Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony as they prepare for their free concert at the Downtown Commons.