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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

What to do about Mason Rudolph golf course, and why Ludacris needs hoes in every area code 31.05.2024

The city is in a heated debate over whether to turn Mason Rudolph Golf Course into a park, and Chris concedes he may have rushed to judgment. Plus, Ryan's suggestion to put Lee Greenwood in charge of an EV battery company, and theories on why Ludacris needs a hoe in each area code.

Re-Rundown: Birth at county jail, recess in schools, and first-grader gives away diamond ring 24.05.2024

It's Memorial Day weekend, which means Chris and Ryan are too busy to do their actual jobs. So let's revisit this hit episode from September 2023: A woman gave birth alone in her cell at the county jail - could it have been prevented? Also, how parents are working to improve recess, and the cute story of a little boy who won a girl's heart by giving her what turned out to be a diamond ring. 

What 180,000 population means for Clarksville, sinkhole vs. dropout, and parade candy debate 17.05.2024

As we close in on becoming Tennessee's fourth-largest city, here's what that means for Clarksville's future. Also, behind the scenes on news that Amazon tripled their hiring, the downtown sinkhole was actually a "dropout," and Chris and Ryan debate whether you should throw candy during parades. 

What to do about hail dents, why armed teachers is bad idea, and Grandma's fire blankets 10.05.2024

Stories of disaster from the hail and flooding in Clarksville, and the local school district says no to arming teachers with guns. Plus, a cool new development is coming for the downtown snuff warehouses, and Ryan has a great DI idea to save money on EV fire blankets.

What the 65% rise in home values means, who wants an HOA, and gardening hallucinations 03.05.2024

Breaking down what the 65% increase in home values means for property taxes in Montgomery County. Plus, residents of a Clarksville subdivision are fighting an HOA, an update on the big Wheel Shop fire, and Chris gardens so hard he begins to hallucinate.

Why more apartments are good for Clarksville, but TikTok and Huey Lewis are not 26.04.2024

Another large apartment complex is planned in Clarksville, and that's good news. Plus, the risks of building houses too close together, the Microvast layoff, the problem with bald eagles, what a quarter gets you at ALDI's, and Chris has a problem with Huey Lewis. 

Why your taxes may be going up, prom night fashion, and return of Wienermobile 19.04.2024

It's time to find out how much more your house is worth - and your taxes may be going up because of that. Also, arena football is coming to Clarksville, Ryan shows off his cummerbund, and why the "Frankmobile" was a terrible idea.

4 things to love about Clarksville, how we watched eclipse, and human sacrifice on hold 10.04.2024

It was eclipse week in Clarksville, and some enjoyed it more than others. Plus, we're back on Money magazine's Top 50 list, and Ryan tells Chris about his mom's pantaloons.

Hair-pulling at school sparks outrage, and Stockade Annie becomes Fort Campbell hero 29.03.2024

A hair-pulling incident at a Clarksville school sparks a bigger debate about how to handle special-needs children. Plus, the story of Stockade Annie, who earned a lifetime pass to Fort Campbell after shouting down the commanding general. Also, Ryan is scaredy-pants of traffic circles.

Why 2-story schools are better, how social media hurts kids, and HR doesn't like the Shake Weight 22.03.2024

School officials have changed their mind about two-story buildings, despite the cost. Plus CMCSS is joined by over 30 Tennessee districts in a lawsuit against TikTok, Facebook and others. And Ryan reveals the exercise scandal that got Chris in trouble with HR.

What's behind push for school vouchers, and why we love chicken fingers 15.03.2024

It was a big week for school vouchers, with a city councilman going on a rant connecting opponents to an LGBTQ / Communist plot. Also, we're about to get new barbecue and chicken finger shops, and Ryan complains about the lack of Martian contestants in the Miss Universe pageant.

How to sell military secrets for a fully loaded Toyota Camry, plus election night and a teen murder 08.03.2024

The oddest thing about a Fort Campbell soldier being charged with selling military secrets may be the price: $42,000. Plus, a horrific murder in which a woman was stabbed 114 times, behind the scenes on election night, and how the hotel/motel (Holiday Inn) tax hike plan got into trouble.

Murder at Walmart over a bag of chips, ACT Authority, and why you should drive a bus 01.03.2024

A criminal's dumb attempt to get away with killing a Walmart employee, the city's smart moves to pay for the Performing Arts Center, and Ryan shares how his dad's second career as a school bus driver changed his life.

Why we were looking at adult websites, plus ALDI and Leatherwood are expanding 23.02.2024

Turns out that objections to a new school name are coming from the name of an adults-only campground for swingers in Wisconsin. We found out the hard way. Plus, ALDI plans a new Clarksville location, and in honor of the city's decision to repaint downtown, Ryan sings "Paint It Black."

How electric cars are taking over, why Congressman Green is leaving, and death on Valentine's Day 16.02.2024

Electric vehicles have grown a lot in the last 10 years, and now Clarksville has a $19 billion contract to keep 'em growing. Also, why Congressman Mark Green is retiring, Ryan's grand ideas for a Gary the Guardrail statue, and how Chris mixed up Valentine's Day with Ash Wednesday.

Dave & Busters on next, trash can wrestling, and better ideas for school names 09.02.2024

Plans are in the works for a Dave & Busters in Clarksville, Ryan explains why there were people wearing trash cans at a professional wrestling match in F&M Bank Arena, and Chris sounds off on naming schools after compass points.

What's wrong with 5-story apartments, license plate cameras and punk creating pop music? 02.02.2024

If a 5-story apartment building can't be built downtown, where can it go? Also, license plate-reading cameras arrive in Clarksville, Chris sounds off on how punk is responsible for most pop music today, and Ryan gets a rubber ducky of his own. 

How bad construction made tornado destruction worse, an amputee's story, and why we love the Jeep Crew 19.01.2024

An investigation digs into National Weather Service reports about the tornado destruction in Clarksville. Plus, the harrowing story of a man who had to have his legs and arms amputated over a sudden illness. And Chris reveals the "young whipper snappers" who made this year's 10 Under 40 list.

Why Mayor Pitts is planning funeral for Gary the Guardrail, and the maybe true story behind Old Abe 12.01.2024

At the Mayor's Power Breakfast, there was more to discuss than the scrambled eggs: Mayor Pitts' plan to improve roads means Gary the Guardrail will go away. Also, how a butane torch shaped like a dragon burned a child's face, and Chris gets a surprise text from law enforcement while risking his life for a photo. 

How to avoid school rezoning in Clarksville, Old Glory Distilling's restaurant, and hot takes on parenting 05.01.2024

School rezoning every couple of years should come as no surprise in Clarksville, but we have a solution. Also, Old Glory Distilling is about to open a restaurant, and the guys share the best parenting advice you've ever heard (courtesy of their wives).

Why buying the Speedway is a good idea, and how tornado brought out worst and best in people 29.12.2023

The owner of the Clarksville Speedway wants to sell it to the city in a move that could gain north Clarksville a new park. Plus, what happened with the apartment tenants who had to scramble to recover their items after the tornado, and Ryan discusses his secret expertise in the world of air-brushing.

Die Hard, pizzelles and the Satan ornament, a Christmas special with Ava and Meg 22.12.2023

Just in time for Christmas, Ryan's daughter Ava and Chris' daughter Meg stop by the studio to share some special Christmas memories, including making pizzelles, hanging the Satan ornament, sledding, and watching Die Hard. Plus, Meg reveals what makes her dad cry every Christmas.

How Clarksville came together after the tornado, in overwhelming volunteer response 15.12.2023

Recapping the events of the Dec. 9 tornado in Clarksville, including a volunteer response so strong that officials had to hold them back. Plus, an illegal event center is finally shut down after months of operation, even after power was shut off.

How Clarksville caused 'Marvels' to flop, airless tires, and Ryan's gas bill lottery solution 08.12.2023

Hankook Tire is doubling in size, Holiday Inn is doubling its properties, and Gas and Water is doubling its fees. Also, a raging debate over reclining chairs in movie theaters, and Ryan offers truly bad ideas to fix everyone's problems.

Who's to blame for loss of historic homes, what happened to WWF, and a Christmas lights mystery 01.12.2023

A developer is suing the city to demolish a historic home, but whose job is it to save these houses anyway? Also, stabbing suspects were caught in Clarksville thanks to license plate readers that no one knew about. And Chris goes off on Ryan for making him play flag football.

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