About: Bill Larson

Bill Larson is the Creator and Publisher of Clarksville Online, and works as a network administrator for Compu-Net Enterprises. He is politically and socially active in the community. Bill is a member of the Friends of Dunbar Cave, and an associate of the Clarksville Free Thinkers for Peace and Civil Liberties. You can reach him via telephone at 931-920-0043 or via the email address below.


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Looking back on Rivers & Spires 2008

By Bill Larson | April 21, 2008 |
 

Rivers and Spires 2008 is over, with a final day (Saturday) that remain cloudy, cool but relatively rain-free. Several thousand visitors flocked to Franklin Street and Public Square in Downtown Clarksville for the festivities, taking time to browse the booths, ride the rides, listen to the music, watch the dancers and mingle with family and friends.



We offer this final collection of Rivers and Spires photos for your enjoyment.

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The spirit of Rivers and Spires undampened by rain, cloudy skies, cool air

By Bill Larson | April 20, 2008 |
 

On the second day of Rivers and Spires persistant rain hampered the turnout somewhat. People congregated in nooks and crannies, basically anywhere a dry space could be found. While some vendors, many of the rides for children, and several stages were closed there was still plenty to see and do.



Clarksville Online was on the scene, soaked to the skin, capturing many of the day events — and the people — on camera. Here is a gallery of those shots. «Read the rest of this article»

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Military tribute launches Rivers & Spires

By Bill Larson | April 18, 2008 |
 

Rivers & Spires, an award-winning festival with live music, activities for the kids, and great food, returns to Clarksville for its fifth season. Rivers & Spires is staged on every street corner in historic downtown Clarksville and at Riverfront Park.

Rivers & Spires Festival orginated in 2003 as a tribute to the soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division who, at the time, were returning from a deployment. Since then, it has continued to honor the community’s heritage by paying special tribute to Fort Campbell soldiers, many of whom are are currently deployed overseas, and their families.

The 2008 event opened with a re-igniting of the eternal flame on Public Square. Before the ceremony, I was reassured by City Councilor Geno Grubs that the flame, which has been off more than on over the past year, had been snuffed by a mechnical problem, and not by a city trying to save money or “the wind blowing out the flame.” «Read the rest of this article»

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Update: Illinois earthquake shakes Clarksville

By Bill Larson | April 18, 2008 |
 

If you felt the earth shake, rattle and roll this morning, you were NOT dreaming.

At approximately 4:36 a.m this morning, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake located near Gards Point Illinois rattled buildings and caused minor damage. The quake was felt as far as the Chicago area, and even into Arkansas. The earthquake was easily felt in Clarksville, Tennessee as it was reported by multiple callers to 911, and by police officers over the public safety radio system.The quake occurred on a fault line adjacent to the New Madrid fault.

The New Madrid has been quiet for over a century, but is notorious for its devastating clusters of quakes in 1811-1812.



Here’s some information on the quake from the USGS Web site. «Read the rest of this article»

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Fix our roads before resorting to traffic enforcement cameras

By Bill Larson | April 15, 2008 |
 

Clarksville wants to install red-light cameras at up to 4 Clarksville intersections in what is basically a dangerous revenue generating scheme. These cameras result in more accidents not less. The damage rear end accidents cause costs more to repair. There is also an increased likelihood of injuries and even death to those who are involved in the rear-end accidents. Let’s not even talk about the fact that insurance rates will likely end up going through the roof even if you never get one of these tickets.

I hereby challenge our city to fix our broken intersections, and not to profit off a problem the city has created intentionally or otherwise!



The city insists their goal is road safety and not revenue, so I am sure they would not mind putitng their money where their mouth is. «Read the rest of this article»

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Severe storm rolls through Clarksville

By Bill Larson | April 11, 2008 |
 

Around midnight a severe thunderstorm passed through Clarksville bringing with it winds of up to 60mph, heavy rain, and lots of lightning.

 

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Two-car accident injures one

By Bill Larson | April 10, 2008 |
 

One person was injured in a two-car accident today at approximately 3:55 p.m. at the intersection of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and Trenton Road. A red Ford was rear ended by a red GMC Pickup. The Ford started to enter the intersection and then stopped. The vehicle behind started following, and then did not see when the the vehicle in front stopped, resulting in a collision. Two females were in the front vehicle. A young male was driving the pickup truck. This accident was not related to the traffic signal located at the intersection. Four Clarksville PD units responded along with one EMS ambulance. The passenger in the red car was transported to Gateway complaining of neck pain.



Accident reconstructionist Ken Moore writes up his report on the accident on the trunk of the vehicle which was struck.



Members of medic unit 22 get ready to assist the young woman injured in the accident




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One car accident destroys utility pole

By Bill Larson | April 9, 2008 |
 

A one car accident on High Street at approximately 2 am this morning severely damaged a utility pole. A white two door vehicle ran off the road and collided with a light pole. Four Clarksville police department units and one EMS unit responded, but EMS services were not needed. The vehicle required towing which was provided by Aaron Trammell of T&T towing. CDE Lightband has been notified and is expected to replace the damaged light pole shortly.

Aaron Trammell of T&T towing hooking up the vehicle

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