This past week, the Peterson/Brown family has suffered unimaginable loss. Noah William Peterson, 18, died from injuries he suffered in the shooting in Clarksville, TN. Noah, nicknamed “Hustle” for his driven personality, graduated in May from West Creek High School. He was born in Knoxville and raised in Clarksville.

From a young age, he channeled his energy into pursuits that built both physical and personal resilience, his family said. He began training in karate as a child, honing discipline and focus, and he later expanded to boxing. He also took up baseball and football, where he thrived as a team player known for his sportsmanship and encouragement of others.

He spent a summer at the Marine Military Academy, where he developed leadership skills and discipline. His creative spirit also shone through his love for the arts. He dabbled in acting at the Clarksville School of Fine Arts, and also in creating music, as he “used words to craft songs that allowed listeners to see the world through his eyes.”

Let's rally around Noah's family in their time of need.

-Molly (Friend of Amanda Brown)