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Christian Brown

Christian Brown is the Content Editor for Clarksville Now, where he also covers business and government reporting. He works to keep the community informed with timely, accurate news on the issues that matter most. You can reach him at cbrown@5starradio.com or 931-648-7720.

News
7 hours ago
City Council postpones ordinance to abolish Parking Commission, put enforcement under CPD

After weeks of discussion, the City Council voted to defer an ordinance that looked to abolish the Parking Commission and move parking enforcement under the Clarksville Police Department.

Business partners Dan Johnson and Elizabeth Self in front of Chi-Town on June 4, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
12 hours ago
Chi-Town Hot Dogs plans comeback, honoring legacy of co-founder Donna Johnson

Five years after shutting down operations, Chi-Town Hot Dogs is planning a comeback while honoring the memory of one of their founders – Donna Johnson.

Analog parking meter in downtown Clarksville with a Parkmobile option. (Contributed)
News
2 days ago
Parking fund has $800,000 in unpaid tickets, downtown business owners say make it free | PODCAST

With the Parking Commission’s inability to enforce parking tickets in Clarksville, the enterprise fund has built up a deficit of more than $800,000.

City Council regular session meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
3 days ago
City Council takes up proposal to abolish Parking Commission, put enforcement under CPD

The Clarksville City Council began the conversation over the proposed changes to the parking ordinance, which includes abolishing the Parking Commission.

Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center on Clark Street. (Chris Smith)
News
4 days ago
Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center to re-open in July under new city management

The City of Clarksville has released their plans and timeline for when the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center, located at 953 Clark St., will open under city management.

Montgomery County Commission on August 11, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
5 days ago
Montgomery County Government shares focus areas and priorities of 2026-27 budget

The Montgomery County Government shared the focus areas, highlights and priorities of their 2026-27 FY budget on Friday. Here’s the breakdown.

Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center on Clark Street. (Chris Smith)
News
7 days ago
Ajax Turner Center director fired, adult daycare closed: ‘It can cause lasting damage to my father’

The executive director of the Ajax Turner Senior Center was fired by the center’s board this week, and the center’s adult daycare has been temporarily shut down.

Clarksville City Council Meeting on March 6, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
1 week ago
‘It is time that we quit eating steak on a bologna budget’: Clarksville council on budget, tax hike

After more than seven department heads addressed the Clarksville City Council on Tuesday night, members of the council shared their perspectives and concerns.

Rustom Khouri addressing the Clarksville City Council on April 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
1 week ago
City explains need for 31-cent property tax increase, aims for ‘structurally sound’ budget

The Clarksville City Council held a work session Tuesday night where they explained the impact a 31-cent property tax increase would have on the average homeowner.

Analog parking meter in downtown Clarksville with a Parkmobile option. (Contributed)
News
1 week ago
City proposes abolishing Parking Commission, moving parking enforcement under CPD

The City Council will soon consider proposed changes to the city’s parking ordinance, which includes abolishing the Clarksville Parking Commission and moving parking enforcement under the city’s police department.

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