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
2 years ago
City of Clarksville budget includes $83 million in new capital spending, including for roads, Performing Arts Center

With the City Council set to hold a second reading to finalize approval of the 2025 fiscal year budget on Tuesday, here’s a breakdown on the capital project funds and how they are expected to be used going into the new fiscal year.

News
2 years ago
Council members debate 5% raise for City of Clarksville employees in $155 million operating budget

The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the annual budget on Thursday, June 20, and during the discussion, multiple amendments were introduced. 

News
2 years ago
Clarksville City Council approves setting new tax rate at $0.88, up from certified rate of $0.7488

The Clarksville City Council held a special session meeting Thursday to adopt the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2024-25, which included increasing the property tax from the certified rate.

Red River flooding at Port Royal State Park at 3:45 p.m. on May 9, 2024. (Christian Brown)
News
2 years ago
Montgomery County declared FEMA disaster area for May 8-9 storms and flooding

Federal disaster assistance is now available to 11 counties in the state of Tennessee, including Montgomery County, in an effort to help those areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that took place on earlier this year on May 8th and 9th. 

News
2 years ago
Certified property tax rates much lower for Clarksville and Montgomery County, votes coming next

The new certified property tax rates have been set for the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County. The ball is now in the court of the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government.

Business
2 years ago
ALDI opens second location in Clarksville, on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard | PHOTOS

After months of anticipation, ALDI opened their second location in Clarksville on Thursday in the former home of Bed, Bath and Beyond, in the Target shopping complex.

Golfer practicing on the driving range at Mason Rudolph Golf Course. (Christian Brown)
News
2 years ago
Neighbors of Mason Rudolph Golf Course divided on turning 43 acres into city park

As the City of Clarksville continues to mull over their options with Mason Rudolph Golf Course, Clarksville Now canvassed houses surrounding the property to see whether residents prefer a golf course or a park.

APSU
2 years ago
APSU Baseball: Miller-Green Named NCBWA First Team All-American

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association made Austin Peay State University’s Miller-Green the Governors’ first-ever First Team All-American by releasing its 24th All-America Teams Wednesday.

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