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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.

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
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1 month ago
Full assessment planned for Clarksville Housing Authority to review operations, financials, assets

The Clarksville Housing Authority this week took up new Executive Director Wanda Allen’s suggestion, as part of her 90-day action plan, for a full assessment of CHA.

The view looking north where the pedestrian bridge will be built across the Red River, shown on Aug. 5, 2024. (Chris Smith)
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1 month ago
Red River Pedestrian Bridge project stalled over questions about design, existing abutments

The Red River Pedestrian Bridge project is coming up against some problems with its original design, along with issues using the existing abutments.

A motorcycle and semi crashed on Fort Campbell Boulevard on March 14, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
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1 month ago
UPDATE: 28-year-old Oak Grove man killed in motorcycle crash with semi

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at approximately 6:39 p.m. Saturday afternoon

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
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1 month ago
Clarksville Housing Authority digs into concerns about development corporation, revoked IRS status

Over the last two meetings, CHA has met to discuss the transition for their new executive director, as well as concerns they’ve had with the development corporation.

Alleged suspect involved in a vehicle burglary and theft that occurred during the early hours of March 7 on Hickory Glen Drive. (Contributed, CPD)
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1 month ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Police seek help finding suspect in vehicle burglary, theft

CPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a vehicle burglary and theft on Hickory Glen Drive.

Water creeping toward the back of 276 Cheshire Rd. Photo from April 2025. (Contributed by Jim Knoll)
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1 month ago
Rezoning on Old Russellville Pike clears first council hurdle, flooding blamed on clogged pipe

The City Council’s meeting last week was packed, with the majority there to oppose a proposed rezoning on Old Russellville Pike.

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1 month ago
Dunlop House in downtown Clarksville added to National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places – the official list of historic places worthy of preservation – now includes the Joseph Dunlop House.

The Well on Union Street on December 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
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1 month ago
Homeless center project leaders await 3rd party study, The Well idea postponed by City Council

The Clarksville City Council indefinitely postponed a proposal that would have turned The Well property into a homeless outreach center with expanded services downtown.

The planned Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Clarksville, May 15, 2025. (Contributed, Ascension St. Thomas)
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1 month ago
Council OKs 99-acre Clarksville annexation for Ascension St. Thomas hospital campus

More than 99 acres east of Exit 11 have been unanimously approved for annexation by the Clarksville City Council, at the request of the current property owners.

Ryan Thompson pointing out some of the damage to the side of his home. (Christian Brown)
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1 month ago
UPDATE: Veteran ghosted by company with similar complaints in 5 states, questions arise about CEO

Evolve Construction & Restoration was paid almost $6,400 but still hasn’t started work a year later. Clarksville Now found the company has similar complaints in 5 other states.