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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.

City council special session on June 29th. Council Chambers
News
2 weeks ago
Clarksville City Council OK’s budget with 9-cent property tax rate increase

The Clarksville City Council finalized the city’s FY 2026-27 budget on Thursday night with a property tax rate of $1.01, an official 9-cent increase from the previous rate of $0.92.

Ongoing development of 1243 Rossview Plaza on July 8, 2026. (Christian Brown)
Business
2 weeks ago
New restaurant, bakery, coffee shop planned in plaza off Exit 8 in Clarksville

Several businesses have begun to market their brands at 1243 Rossview Plaza, which includes a restaurant, a coffee shop, as well as a bakery.

News
2 weeks ago
WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued for Montgomery County through weekend

A Public Flood Watch has been issued for Montgomery County and other surrounding counties on Wednesday, and the watch is expected to run through this weekend.

News
2 weeks ago
City Council OKs budget with 10-cent tax increase, 2nd vote still to come

The Clarksville City Council approved the first reading of the FY budget with a proposed property tax rate of $1.02, which would make it a 10-cent increase.

Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center on Clark Street. (Chris Smith)
News
3 weeks ago
Pitts rules Ajax Turner decision challenge out-of-order, City Council upholds ruling

A resolution was introduced to revisit the terminated lease of the Ajax Turner Senior Center nonprofit.

Clarksville Police investigate a stabbing at EZ Market on Boy Scout Road on June 30, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
3 weeks ago
Suspect in machete attack charged with attempted homicide, victim recovering

The suspect who was arrested in a machete attack, robbery of a store clerk in Clarksville received an additional charge on Thursday afternoon.

Smiling elderly woman with short white hair leaning into a car door, wearing pink top and navy jacket, outside a brick house.
News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Missing 87-year-old woman found dead in woods near home, no foul play suspected

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an 87-year-old woman.

Clarksville Police outside 953 Clark Street on July 1, 2026, while barring entry. (Christian Brown)
News
3 weeks ago
Senior Board meets despite initial police lockout, votes to remove 4 members, reinstate director

Two members of the board called a meeting Wednesday at the Ajax Turner Senior Center, however, Clarksville Police blocked the public from entering until about 8 a.m.

Senior Citizen Board meeting on June 25, 2026. (Nia Holland)
News
3 weeks ago
Senior center attorneys address allegations of Open Meetings law violation, sexual harassment

Attorneys who represent the Board of the Senior Citizens Center have released statements in response to comments made last night at the Clarksville City Council meeting.

City council special session on June 29th. Council Chambers
News
3 weeks ago
City Council rejects budget for 4th time, disapproves $10 million for 3 road projects

The City Council rejected the next fiscal year budget Monday night – for the fourth time – with a proposed property tax rate of $1.03.