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Nashville by water. General Jackson Showboat offers new programs - The Leaf Chronicle | Clarksville, TN
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (290+ words) The General Jackson Showboat is launching new dining and entertainment experiences heading into the spring. The Gaylord Opryland Resort attraction has already introduced its new Southern Nights evening dinner cruise. The Nashville LIVE midday lunch cruise is scheduled to launch…...
‘Epic Fury’ won’t save us from another Middle East mistake | Opinion
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (504+ words) The'death'of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a milestone for global security,'but a decapitation of Iran's leadership echelon is no strategy. America's recent history in the Middle East is rife with errors. We must ensure that the tactical success of "Operation…...
Tennessee considers major shift on religious charter school rules - The Leaf Chronicle | Clarksville, TN
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (732+ words) A Tennessee bill'to allow religious and church-related groups to run charter schools is scheduled to get a first House committee vote this week, despite constitutional concerns.' House Bill 2000'would allow religiously affiliated groups and churches to be sponsors of public…...
TSSAA basketball postseason bringing out best in Blackman's Layla Hall
19+ hour, 2+ min ago (431+ words) Blackman's Layla Hall has looked more like a wily veteran than a sophomore during the TSSAA basketball playoffs. She seems to know when to put it in another gear, and that's helped lead the Lady Blaze to the Class 4A sectional....
TSSAA basketball Division II state championship predictions, our experts pick
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (294+ words) The TSSAA basketball state championships begin for Division II on March 5 in Clarksville at F&M Bank Arena. It's the first time the state championships will be held in Montgomery County. Cookeville had hosted the TSSAA private school state semifinals…...
Vote for the Clarksville area girls high school athlete of the week Feb. 23-March 1
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (259+ words) Who had the top performance in Clarksville area high school sports for the week of Feb. 23-March 1? Here's your chance to decide. Voting for the Leaf-Chronicle's girls athlete of the week is open from now until Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Candidates…...
Restoring Clarksville Initiative tackles neglected properties
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (574+ words) A City of Clarksville task force is making steady progress in tackling neglected and abandoned properties in the city. The Restoring Clarksville Initiative, launched just over a year ago by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and currently led by Chairman and…...
The real reason TN's budget is broken, residents pay more | Opinion
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (673+ words) People say there are two things you can't escape in life: death and taxes. That might be true for regular folks in Tennessee, but it clearly doesn't apply to corporations. Gov. Bill Lee calls his budget responsible and balanced, but…...
Applebee's to close several restaurants. Are any closing in Tennessee?
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (291+ words) Applebee's announced a few restaurant locations would be closing in 2026, but Tennessee is safe for now. The Georgia-based chain has over 1,500 restaurants in the United States and earned $445.6 million in the first six months of 2025, making it a notable restaurant....
Faith can't be used to justify death penalty for abortion | Opinion
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (698+ words) Here we go again. I have written about State Rep. and gubernatorial hopeful Monty Fritts before. I challenged his lack of religious freedom'and thus, freedom from religion'as he campaigns for governor with a "Christ-first Tennessee" platform." Recently, he was questioned…...