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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.

Montgomery County sheriff's candidates, from the left, Dexter Mines, Johnny Ransdell and, at right, Mike Oliver, with Jay Albertia, at microphone, at the Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates event on July 15, 2026. (Chris Smith)
News
4 weeks ago
Campaign donations, top 25 contributions in Montgomery County sheriff’s race

With early voting beginning this week, Clarksville Now has reviewed campaign donation reports in the Montgomery County sheriff’s and county mayor’s races.

Site plans for The Willow at Madison project in Clarksville. (Regional Planning Commission, Contributed)
News
1 month ago
Plans show 3- to 4-story apartment buildings proposed off Madison St. with commercial

Site plans have been submitted to the RPC for the development of four multi-family apartment buildings, which are all at least three-stories tall, off of Madison Street.

CFR responding to a structure fire on Savannah Trace Drive on July 13, 2026. (CFR, Contributed)
News
1 month ago
Family escapes structure fire in Clarksville, 4 family pets found deceased

CFR was dispatched this morning to a structure fire, and while the fire ended up being put out, the house sustained significant damage, and four family pets were found deceased.

U.S. Rep. Matt Van Epps with members of Citizens for Fort Campbell. (Contributed by Citizens for Fort Campbell)
Military
1 month ago
U.S. reps and local leaders work to spotlight Fort Campbell water infrastructure needs

The Citizens for Fort Campbell recently spoke out and welcomed recent congressional action to evaluate and improve aging utility infrastructure at Fort Campbell.

Exterior of Jim Kitchen's Poor Man's Country Club, a small diner with cartoon mascots on the roof and large glass windows in front.
Lifestyle
1 month ago
Poor Man’s Country Club given last call after 80 years of live music, magic, mischief | PHOTOS

Poor Man’s Country Club on Madison Street in Clarksville has announced they are closing in the middle of August.

City council special session on June 29th. Council Chambers
News
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.