Clarksville native Jesse Trout joins Clarksville Insider to share a powerful story of resilience, recovery, purpose, and mentorship. A graduate of Austin Peay State University, Jesse works with college students across multiple states through Sigma Chi, helping young men navigate leadership, accountability, values, choices, and the challenges of college life. Jesse also shares what he has learned through his own experiences about meaningful mentorship, finding your purpose, and using the difficult parts of your story to help someone else.

What’s really happening in the Clarksville, Tennessee real estate market right now? In this September 2026 Real Estate Roundup, host Josh Atkins breaks down the latest Clarksville and Montgomery County housing market numbers straight from the local MLS, comparing the past 30 days with six months ago and the same time last year. We look at active listings, homes under contract, homes sold, expired and canceled listings, days on market, sale price vs. list price, average home price, price per square foot, and the average size of homes being sold. More importantly, Josh explains why looking at a single statistic can be misleading and why understanding the context behind the numbers matters for Clarksville home buyers, sellers, homeowners, and anyone simply keeping an eye on the local market.

Clarksville entrepreneur and BBQ enthusiast Brian Easley joins host Josh Atkins to talk about creativity, barbecue, business, and the ideas that turn into something bigger. From launching Smokin’ Hot Guys BBQ and competing in barbecue competitions to catering events and building a nationwide barbecue finder, Brian shares how a simple first competition helped spark a passion that keeps leading him toward his next big idea. They also talk about family, entrepreneurship, Clarksville’s supportive community, memorable BBQ competition moments, and why sometimes you just have to throw a dart at the wall and see what sticks.

In this episode of Clarksville Insider’s Real Estate Roundup, host (and Realtor) Josh Atkins takes a closer look at what’s really happening in the Clarksville, TN and Montgomery County real estate market. Rather than making predictions or relying on national housing headlines, Josh uses current local market information to give buyers, sellers, homeowners, and anyone considering a move a clearer picture of the market right here in Clarksville. He breaks down the trends affecting buyers and sellers, explains what the current market conditions could mean for different situations, and focuses on the most important question: “So what does this mean for me, and now what should I do?” If you’re thinking about buying a home, selling your house, moving within Clarksville, or simply want to stay informed about the local housing market, this episode provides practical context without the hype.

In this episode of Clarksville Insider, host Josh Atkins sits down with longtime Montgomery County middle school counselor Tammy Smith to create a practical survival guide for navigating the middle school years. Drawing from more than two decades of experience, Tammy shares what parents of incoming sixth graders can expect, how boys and girls often experience middle school differently, ways to encourage independence while staying connected, and why friendships, organization, confidence, and communication matter so much during this stage of life. They also discuss phones, social media, and how families can set healthy boundaries while preparing students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Whether your child is about to start sixth grade or you're already in the middle school years, this conversation is full of practical advice, encouragement, and reassurance for the journey ahead.

In this episode of Clarksville Insider, host Josh Atkins sits down with Clarksville native and financial advisor Tyler Guy for a practical, down-to-earth conversation about money, investing, and financial planning. Tyler shares why having a plan matters more than trying to time the market, and how emotions often become our biggest obstacle to making wise financial decisions. Along the way, they discuss the power of starting early, the importance of defining your goals, and why financial planning isn't just about retirement—it's about creating the freedom to enjoy life while preparing for the future. Whether you're just beginning to think about investing or you're wondering if you're on the right track, this episode offers encouraging, easy-to-understand advice that can help you take the next step with confidence.

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In this episode of Clarksville Insider, Josh sits down with Ellen Emrick, the owner of Inspire Learn Grow ABA, to talk about her lifelong connection to Clarksville, her winding career path from speech therapy into applied behavior analysis, and what inspired her to start her own business. Ellen explains what ABA is, how her clinic helps children with autism build communication, social, and everyday life skills, and why involving the entire family is such an important part of the process. She also discusses her commitment to serving military and underserved families, and explains why the ultimate goal is to help children learn, grow, and eventually move confidently into the next stage of life.

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In this month’s Clarksville Insider Real Estate Roundup, host Josh Atkins takes a look at the Montgomery County housing market as summer gets underway. Using local MLS data, Josh compares current trends in inventory, buyer activity, home prices, and market timing to earlier this spring and the same time last year. Instead of making predictions, the focus is on understanding what the numbers are showing, asking better questions, and considering what today’s market could mean for your future plans—whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or simply keeping an eye on the local market.

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