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For the first time in a long time, the Democratic candidate for governor carried Montgomery County, and one of our state House seats flipped blue. What is going on here? Also, digging into the school overcrowding crisis that led to our 1977 sales tax increase, where you'll find freebies for Veterans Day, and Ryan fesses up to his accidental brush with stolen valor.

The state medical examiner says Darius Chappell – who was found dead in his jail cell days after being taken down by a K9 police dog – died by "homicide." But that won't necessarily lead to criminal homicide charges. Here's what that word really means on an autopsy report. Also, the city is closing in on a vote to reclaim sales taxes from the county, TDOT plans another light on the Bypass, and guest host Christian Brown finds a new place for fried catfish.

Now's our chance to set up rules on data centers that make sure all the reasons we don't like them are addressed up front. Also, Hickory Wild residents could soon get a second way in and out of their neighborhood, but not everyone's happy about that. Plus, Ryan's worn out by ridiculous political claims, and Chris tries to explain the difference between Sprouts and Trader Joe's.

Here's a snapshot of the three amendments on this year's ballot - on bail, property tax, and crime victims - and some arguments for and against each one. Plus, Montgomery County is gifted an entire lake, Crossland Avenue has new decor for the train trestle, Chillville raises the cookie game in Clarksville, and a discussion of the critical difference between a strip club and a go-go bar.

Here's a quiz: How many times has each president come to visit, and why? Bet you can't beat Ryan! (Bonus: Ryan's presidential impressions.) Also, some reasons why Trump's team has him doing a midterm rally in Clarksville. Plus, Trane comes to the rescue for YAIPAK volunteers, free trees prove popular for homeowners, and Chris can't handle your hot chicken.

Have you decided who to vote for in the Clarksville mayor's race? Here's the case to be made for each of the three candidates. Also, up to $800,000 per year in local tax revenue is at stake in a question about Hankook's taxes, how an 11-year-old girl saved both her grandmother and a bearded dragon, and Chris whines about having to drive 20 minutes for good meat.

The driver in the fatal Kenwood Middle School bus crash will only face minor traffic charges. Here's what that tells us about what happened, and what comes next. Also, are people really upset about data centers? According to the turnout at a recent public hearing, apparently not. Plus, where state House candidates stand on key issues, Toys 'R' Us is back, and we decide on a new name for a WWII ship coming to Clarksville: The USS Greta Garbo.

Flock and other LPR camera technology is needed because it's critical to modern law enforcement ... OR ... it's a dangerous abuse of power by the government. We can't decide. Also, what the County Commission leadership shakeup says about local politics, Montgomery County does it right with proposed restrictions on future data centers, and Ryan reveals he's scaredy-pants to eat sashimi.

Yes, Crucible Metals is getting an incentive to rebuild the Zinc Plant into a $6.6 billion facility. Here's the breakdown on what they'll pay in Montgomery County taxes, and why we need to rename Zinc Plant Road "Heavy Metal Way." Also, the secret advantages to Fort Campbell getting a nuclear microreactor, Ajax Turner Senior Center wins the drama award, and a new effort could finally slow down the vape shops.

The county will try to prevent future floods with a strange, rarely-used technology that both soaks up water and prevents erosion. It's called "trees." Meanwhile, CMCSS has discovered students perform better in school with less screen time and more recess. Who knew? Also, breaking down campaign funds in the mayor's race, ending a Fort Campbell military family perk, and stuffing pizza into hamburgers.

A $3.5 million civil lawsuit has been filed in the Montgomery Central teacher nude selfies case, and that will compel the school system and the teacher to finally respond to the allegations leveled against them. Meanwhile, the timing isn't great on a proposal to bring decorum to School Board meetings. Also, what it means for local Democrats to gain control of the County Commission, how we'll get in and out of In-N-Out, and Ryan will finally get a grocery store of his own.

Now that we know Costco is planning to open in Clarksville, let's talk about what it took to get them here and what's in it for us. Also, city government is dealing with all the drama, from an Ajax Turner Senior Center lawsuit to capital project cuts and a fight over sales tax going to schools. When can it get boring again? Plus, a look inside the soon-to-open car and motorcycle museum.

Four months after a teacher admitted showing nude selfies to a student, charges have been filed. Here's a stab at understanding why it took so long, why there are four counts, and why they are misdemeanor charges. Also, who raised the most money in the county mayor and sheriff races, how the mayor candidates would handle paying the costs of growth, Marsha Blackburn's trip to Clarksville, and Ryan breaks down the KPop craze.

Here's what we know about the K-9 involved arrest, the warrants that led to it, and then the death of Darius Chappell in Montgomery County Jail. But what we don't know is Chappell's cause of death, and that's becoming a bigger problem the longer it's kept hidden from the public. Also, how a pair of Fort Campbell soldiers took down a drunk man with a gun, Wilma's going to get busy before it gets better, a new restaurant at Exit 8, and Ryan's hot take on what's wrong with J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek."

If you're confused about what's going on with the city's move to take over the Ajax Turner Senior Center, you aren't alone. Here's an attempted explanation, and odds on what happens next. Plus, the council tries again to pass a budget with or without a tax hike, looking back at Clarksville's history through pictures - rotten teeth and all, and what should be done about neighborhood fireworks madness.