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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.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission. (Jeff Matthews)
News
2 weeks ago
Smoke shops in Clarksville: RPC recommends new distance limits, better definitions

The RPC has been working on a proposed ordinance to restrict future smoke shops and their distances from schools, churches and parks.

Part of the proposed development site for The Reserve at Hickory Wild section 2 subdivision at the end of John Duke Tyler Blvd. (Christian Brown)
News
2 weeks ago
Neighbors speak for, against Exit 8 subdivision, RPC approves it with conditions

The planned 148-lot Reserve at Hickory Wild section 2 subdivision was approved Tuesday, with four conditions being required by the Regional Planning Commission.

The Ajax Turner Senior Center reopening on Aug. 24, 2026, at their 953 Clark Street location. (Lois Greider, Contributed)
News
2 weeks ago
Ajax Turner Senior Center reopens, announces return of Adult Day Center this week

The Ajax Turner Senior Center reopened on Monday, and in the same day, the nonprofit announced the return of their Adult Day Center program.

Entrance to Hickory Wild off Dunlop Lane on Aug. 20, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
2 weeks ago
Neighbors object to Exit 8 subdivision, developer says it will fix flooding, traffic issues

Residents in the Exit 8 area have concerns about how The Reserve at Hickory Wild section 2 will affect stormwater drainage and traffic.

News
3 weeks ago
$5M stormwater project in Kirkwood includes sinkhole study, over 500 new trees

Montgomery County provided an update on their $5 million stormwater drainage project in the Kirkwood area.

Clarksville Police crime scene tape
Crime
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: No explosives found at Planet Fitness on Fort Campbell Boulevard, investigation ongoing

No explosive device was discovered, and managers for the Fort Campbell Planet Fitness have made the decision to reopen as police continue investigating.

Intersection of Tylertown and Copperhead Road on Aug. 19, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
3 weeks ago
Tylertown Road widening under way, streetlights and sidewalks to await future funding

Long-planned improvements to Tylertown Road have been held up by complications that made the project more expensive, paired with cuts to funding.

Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center on Clark Street. (Chris Smith)
News
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Ajax Turner Senior Center to reopen Monday with court ruling

Clarksville Now received confirmation that the Ajax Turner Senior Center nonprofit will be reopening their doors on Monday, Aug. 24.

Panel discussion on stage with a large U.S. flag backdrop; four people seated, one at a clear podium speaking into a microphone.
Elections
3 weeks ago
Mark Riggins raises 11 times nearest opponent in Clarksville mayor’s race

In July and August, Clarksville Now reviewed the campaign donation reports for the City of Clarksville mayoral race. Let’s look at the results so far into 2026.

Reese's cheesecake at Kinlea's Cheesecakes at 125 Franklin St. downtown Clarksville. (Reggie Outland, Contributed)
Business
3 weeks ago
Kinlea’s Cheesecakes opens on Franklin Street with desserts, stuffed burgers | PHOTOS

Kinlea’s Cheesecakes recently opened in downtown Clarksville at 125 Franklin St., serving desserts and several styles of stuffed burgers.