The battery is good. I turn the key and nothing happens. What should I check first?

Fuses, Fusible links, power in and out of ignition switch, Power to starter and start terminal, Grounds. Safety switches?

I checked the fuse, OK.

I connected the terminals on the solenoid and just heard a clund.

I connected the starter directly to the battery and still just heard a clunk.

I took the starter out and hooked it to the battery free standing and it spun but made a sound like a bearing going dry and then stopped so I guess the starter is shot.

Doesn't sound good, worst case, you know you will have a good starter. Good Luck.