Clarksville Insider

The Real Problem With TCAP (And How We Fix It)

In the debut of his new “Mr. Fix-It” series, Josh takes on the high-pressure world of TCAP and state standardized testing, breaking down how it affects students, teachers, and families across Clarksville. Drawing from his own experience as a teacher in the school system, he explores where the stress really begins and how it builds at every level before reaching the classroom and the home. Then he offers a simple solution for how things could be better. If you’ve got a student, know a teacher, or have ever felt the tension that comes with testing season, this one will hit close to home.

Real Estate Roundup - April 2026

In this episode of Clarksville Insider, host Josh Atkins delivers a spring Real Estate Roundup, taking a closer look at how the Montgomery County housing market is shaping up as we move through March and into the busy season. Using local MLS data, he walks through recent activity, compares it to last year, and highlights the subtle shifts that often come with this time of year. Rather than telling you what to do, Josh focuses on helping you think through what these seasonal trends might mean for your own plans—whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping a pulse on the market.

Building Trust, Showing Up, and Reaching Teens Through Young Life Ministries with Sam Henry and David Kissell

In this episode of Clarksville Insider, host Josh Atkins sits down with Sam Henry and David Kissell to talk about their heart for local teens and their work with Young Life here in Clarksville. Through personal stories and honest conversation, they share what it looks like to consistently show up for students, build trust over time, and witness real life change through relationships that go far beyond programs or events. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at life-on-life ministry and why caring adults can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. SHOW NOTES Young Life Website: https://clarksville.younglife.org/ [https://clarksville.younglife.org/] Email: ylclarksville@gmail.com

Youth Sports, Burnout, and Building Confidence in Young Athletes with Coach Sabrina Gibson

In this episode of Clarksville Insider, host Josh Atkins sits down with Sabrina Gibson, a mom of two, middle school PE teacher, high school soccer coach, and the founder of Gibson Soccer lessons. Together, they explore how youth sports can build confidence and character beyond wins and losses, and how coaches and parents can help kids navigate pressure, fear of failure, and burnout while keeping the game fun.  SHOW NOTES: Gibson Soccer on Facebook [https://bit.ly/3LofazR]

Real Estate Roundup: End-of-Year Market Review

In this special year-end episode of Clarksville Insider, host Josh Atkins delivers the final real estate roundup of the year with a big-picture look at Montgomery County’s housing market. Instead of focusing on a single month, Josh breaks down full year-end totals and compares how the market finished this year versus 2024, covering sales activity, days on market, pricing trends, and what the numbers really say beneath the headlines. Because it’s an end-of-the-year episode, the conversation goes deeper with a five-year review of interest rates and a five-year look at Montgomery County home prices, offering both short-term and long-term perspective. The goal isn’t prediction or hype, but clarity—helping homeowners, buyers, sellers, and local market watchers understand where the market has been, how it’s shifted, and what the data suggests as we move forward.