American Legion
Coverage of American Legion in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Could have hit my husband’s head’: Bullet from Clarksville American Legion shooting hits home one block away
A shooting near Clarksville's American Legion injured three people and fired bullets that struck a home over a block away, narrowly missing a resident. Sandra Simmons and her husband experienced the gunfire firsthand, with a bullet breaking their window near where he had stood. Police are investigating but have not filed charges.
- Three injured in shooting near American Legion in Clarksville
Three people were injured in a shooting near the American Legion in Clarksville on Saturday night. Police detained three persons of interest for questioning, but they were later released. The investigation remains ongoing with no charges filed.
- At least two injured in Clarksville shooting near American Legion
At least two people were injured in a shooting near the American Legion in Clarksville. The Clarksville Police Department responded to the incident late Saturday night.
- At least two injured in shooting near American Legion in Clarksville
At least two people were injured in a shooting near the American Legion in Clarksville, Tennessee. Police have detained three persons of interest and are investigating the incident, which occurred around 11:54 PM on Saturday along North Ninth Street. The injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening, but the exact number of victims and injury details remain under investigation.
- Clarksville officer identified in K-9 attack that preceded jail death
Clarksville police officer Steven Deering used a K-9 to bite Darius Chappell during an arrest, leading to Chappell's death five days later in Montgomery County Jail. Deering was placed on unpaid administrative leave as investigations into the incident and potential policy violations continued.
- Congressional Baseball Game delivers SEC-level energy with 35,000 fans and $3M raised for charity
The Congressional Baseball Game between Dems and GOP featured 35,000 fans and raised $3 million for charity, with high-energy fan interactions and corporate sponsorships. The event included notable moments like a senator splitting his nose, and vendors such as American Legion and GM were present. Food ratings were mixed, with concessions described as overpriced and underwhelming.