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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We are dudes playing dudes disguised as other dudes or something like that. Listen along to Clark's comedic adventures as an Operator for the Navy SEALs, Private Contractor, and Police Officer, and sprinkle in the craziness from Ryan G. living the Entrepreneurial life. Our journey has been full of serious and high-stress positions but we have always managed to find the Good Vibes. Good Vibes mixes humor, pop culture, self-help, and interviews that make you smile. Start spreading the Vibe today!
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The Ryan Clarkin Mindset Podcast is an inspirational podcast hosted by Mindset Expert, Transformational Coach & Facilitator Ryan Clarkin. This podcast is designed to upgrade your mindset with every single episode so you can create a fulfilling life of your own design. Ryan Clarkin has coached 100's of people over the last 10 years and impacted thousands in workshop and millions online. This podcast is an amazing tool you can use to align yourself with the highest version of yourself on a dai ...
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Book Report with Marcus Torgerson
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1:13:17We catch up with our buddy Marcus Torgerson to discuss spirituality and the evil of "HOW." We also chat about his upcoming book, Be A Man What The Fire Truck Does That Even Mean?, which shares a seasoned man's thoughts and opinions on what it means to be a man. The reflections of a flawed, grateful child of God on the topic of manhood.…
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Big Lots is back, apartments are out, grocery hunt continues
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37:23After weeks of closeout sales, Big Lots dropped a big surprise this week: They'll reopen with new owners. Meanwhile, the planned five-story apartments next door failed to get rezoning. Here's what all of that means for plans to attract a grocery to Riverside Drive. Also, Clarksville gets a new coffee shop, you can help a 7-year-old girl get a servi…
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We dive into different topics from food, politics and Ryan G had a Ghost visit.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Why Woodstock keeps flooding, and what it will take to get grocery downtown
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38:38The Woodstock subdivision once again took the brunt of Clarksville flooding during rains, and there's a reason. Also, with the loss of Big Lots and Sav-a-Lot, south Riverside Drive is already a food desert and getting worse. A proposed apartment complex there could be the key to attracting a grocery store and turning things around. Plus, Ryan attem…
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THC DRINKS, PSYCHEDELICs, NEW CHINA VIRUS
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1:02:47Clark and Ryan catch up on all the craziness that has happen the past week to them both -THC DRINKS, PSYCHEDELICs, NEW CHINA VIRUS.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Florida, 80s movies, Rubix Dude, Pirates, and Cartels.
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59:33We had a blast chatting about a little of this and that while Clark solved the Rubix Cube.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Should middle-schoolers be arrested for making school threats?
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37:32A middle-schooler is arrested and expelled for making a school violence threat, showing the county isn't playing games with this stuff. Meanwhile, the city has a plan to clean up or clean out houses and buildings that are falling apart, but who will run the bulldozer? Plus, Ryan gives his version of Hemlock history, and Chris defends the honor of D…
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How Greenway would connect Fort Campbell to Ashland City, plus worst PB&J ever
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29:23Plans for greenway expansion could connect Fort Campbell to Ashland City, and with a bridge over the Red River. Also, plans are back for a five-story apartment building downtown, the Dunlop Mansion suit failed, and Ryan describes the worst peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever.بقلم Clarksvillenow.com
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Inauguration, movies and TikTok...OH MY!
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46:06We sit down and chat about everything from inauguration, movies, and TikTok.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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How we got Free Parking (garage) on First Street
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35:21Montgomery County just might get a free parking garage next to the arena, and we should name it "The Millan Center For Parking Excellence." Also, crime is actually down in Clarksville, veterans are taking a wild ride across the Pacific Ocean, and Chris tries his best to explain how "canball" works at Barksdale Elementary.…
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Clark sits down with Sea Daddy, a former team member, firefighter, police officer, SWAT officer, and federal agency dude. He was featured on America's Most Wanted, and he was the lead during Clark's contracting work in Israel.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, let’s commit to being more accountable for our actions and decisions. Clark and Ryan discuss.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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How do we keep dog rescues from getting overwhelmed into neglect?
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35:57The dog shelter in Stewart County was working fine for years, but then they became overwhelmed and dogs ended up in "deplorable" conditions. It's better now to start looking for solutions than assigning blame. Also, a Clarksville City Council member pushes to fire a DEI officer and use the money to prepare for the end times, a parking garage closes…
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We're excited to present our annual holiday wish list! This is the perfect opportunity for us to share some last-minute gift ideas and delightful stocking stuffers that can bring joy to your loved ones during this festive season.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Step by step on video of man with Alzheimer's taken down, punched by Guthrie Police
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38:12A missing veteran with Alzheimer's is taken down and punched unconscious by a Kentucky police officer. Plus, Woodlawn will stop adding fluoride to its water, a resident who overpaid taxes can't get fully reimbursed, and Ryan is easily mistaken for President Ronald Reagan.بقلم Clarksvillenow.com
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The boys chat about the holidays! Check out our new sponsor, DMO Knives, and get yourself the Custom Designed Maurader by Clark Impastato.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Dunbar Cave's Swan Lake: Drain it or embrace it? And who eats the geese?
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25:11The state wants to drain Dunbar Cave State Park's Swan Lake, saying it's nasty and too expensive. But lots of locals love Swan Lake and its visiting geese. Also, Spring Creek Parkway is looking finished, but is it really? And Chris is doing a callout for your favorite Clarksville pizza styles.بقلم Clarksvillenow.com
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We wanted to rerun this episode since the TikTok ban is around the corner. Clark and Ryan chat about the weapons of war utilized by Chyna. The VID and TikTok's effects on people and the potential for it to be the biggest weapon utilized by the Chinese Gov. by building super profiles on US citizens. Check out our new sponsor, DMO Knives, and get you…
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Are school shooter drills really worth it? Also, a look inside the new downtown Hilton
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42:01After an announcement mistake led to an active-shooter panic at Richview Middle, it's worth asking: Are these drills really worth keeping our kids in constant fear? Also, a look inside the new DoubleTree by Hilton Riverview Clarksville, and Ryan admits to the legacy of his grandfather's angry letters to Washington.…
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As Gen Xers, we used to make fun of people who couldn't pass a mirror without looking at themselves or adjusting their appearance. We often chat about how vanity has taken over, noting that a selfie is essentially a portable mirror with a global reach. Check out our new sponsor DMO Knives and get yourself the Custom Designed Maurader by Clark Impas…
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Who picks up roadkill on highways? (And why it's kind of your fault.)
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28:19There's a lot of dead deer on the side of the road these days, so who is supposed to be taking care of that? (Hint, it's kind of your fault, too.) Plus, a business comes back from the tornado's destruction, another hotel is planned on Kennedy Lane, and Chris shares his romantic journey to the top of the new downtown parking garage.…
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The Cutting Edge with DMO Knives
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1:04:57We sit down with Jeff Lofton, the owner of DMO Knives, to discuss his business and the collaboration on Clark's Custom Knife, the Marauder. Get One before They are Gone! Go To: https://dmoknives.com/products/the-marauder-seal-team-5-edition-evo-fighterبقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Who's to blame for student hurt on bus, plus library book bans, Sunday morning movies
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39:00A student suffered severe injuries from a chokehold on a school bus, but will we ever know the consequences? Plus the latest on the list of banned books that was sent to local libraries, and Ryan shares the heart-warming tale of Kenny Rogers and the "Six Pack."بقلم Clarksvillenow.com
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Clark and Ryan sit down to discuss and reflect on the significant events of the 2024 election.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Mitch, please: Voting trends in Clarksville, flooding solutions, school tardy disputes
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32:41A deeper dive into voting trends in Montgomery County, which again went red, while a Democratic state rep won by the skin of his teeth. Also, flooding solutions may come with bad news, the bus driver shortage causes student tardies, and Chris realizes he accidentally gave former presidential candidate Mitt Romney a nickname.…
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Now is the time to Burn the Ships. Are you creating an environment that forces you to push forward, adapt, and succeed?بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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RERUN - Halloween Special from Season 1
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1:15:20We decided to go back to our 1st Halloween episode and play it again.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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What Jason Steen left behind and liquor store proposal backfires
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35:31Jason Steen, owner of Clarksville Today and Scoop Nashville, died at 44, leaving behind a legacy of damaged lives, lawsuits and restricted public records. Also, a proposal to limit the number of liquor stores in Clarksville backfired, opening the floodgates to double them. And Ryan explains why Ploeckelman's Southern Cooking is never gonna happen.…
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We catch up with Mark "Oz" Geist of the 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. Just three dudes shooting the shit.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Are you experiencing the human journey? Clark and Ryan discuss how to break free from the Matrix and truly live it.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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Mall movie theater upgrade, Riverview hotel reborn, APSU pays prof to leave
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28:02The movie theater at the mall will be gutted and replaced with club seats, high-tech sound, and butter you can guzzle. Plus, the renovated Riverview hotel downtown is officially open, and APSU's payout to the embattled professor is revealed. Also, Chris considers turning Clarksville Now into either a right-wing or left-wing partisan rag, just to ma…
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Why Clarksville needs fairgrounds, professor breaks from APSU, what to do about bright LED signs
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26:25With the possible sale of the Clarksville Speedway, the BWC Toy Run Party and other events will be displaced again. What happens next? Also, the professor under fire over hate group accusations parted ways with APSU, planners are debating what to do about bright LED signs, and Chris considers pulling out his bolo tie.…
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Are we living in a digital plantation? Clark & Ryan discuss the transition from the product economy to the service economy and the erosion of ownership.بقلم Clark Impastato & Ryan G
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