As the state decided this week to give TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas permission to build hospitals in Clarksville, over objections from Tennova, there were eye-opening comments and questions. Here's a look behind the scenes. Plus, the latest on TVA building a Natural Gas Plant in our backyard, and Ryan reveals Clarksville's connection to the Coldplay scandal.

With the Clarksville Speedway being purchased by the city, and Montgomery County building a new fairgrounds, big annual events are in limbo. Here's what's happening and what could come next in our ongoing fairgrounds shuffle. Plus, Tennova tells the state why we don't need new hospitals in Clarksville, Chris announces his decision on running for Congress, and Ryan talks to people about their meat.

A dig into local history shows we could have sold our hospital to Vanderbilt or Saint Thomas two decades ago, but we rolled the dice on Triad. Remember them? Also, Congressman Green does great work, then walks away. Ryan goes on a (long) tirade about education. And Chris explains what NOT to do at our new beer place, Tap This.

Each hospital chief had 15 minutes to sell their plan to local business and community leaders. Here's how it went down, and what might happen next. Meanwhile, will the city's Stormwater Utility expert have the testicular (or ovarian) fortitude to force developers to do the right thing? Plus, Chris tours a mayo plant, and Ryan explains why Clarksville doesn't celebrate the Fourth on the fourth.

Documents show local leaders knew back in the mid-90s that Woodstock flooding would be a problem, and they never fixed it in the 2010s. Also, with three new hospitals proposed for Clarksville, the ideal choice is "all of the above." Plus, Rep. Mark Green's resignation, and what the heck should we call the new MV-75 aircraft that will replace the 101st Airborne Division's Black Hawks?

The new requirement for more recess in schools started right here in Clarksville, and now it's catching on in other states. Let's go! Also, new plans for the Performing Arts Center include tearing down the old Roxy, and it's about time. Plus, Chris and Ryan share their favorite high school make-out spots, in hopes that the unfinished end of Spring Creek Parkway makes the list.

CMCSS will ban phones during school hours this fall, and it can't come soon enough. Imagine kids having to speak to each other in the hallways! Plus, Clarksville gets two minor tornadoes and its first mental health crisis unit. And Chris tries to explain Wagyu, toro and izakaya.

Clarksville is finally in line for a second full-service hospital, bringing competition to Tennova with Ascension Saint Thomas. Also, what's behind the push for a city property tax increase (and why it's still a bargain). Plus, Chris has a change of heart about PETA after getting an unexpected email, coffee mug and tote bag.