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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.

News
2 months ago
Economic impact plan for Ascension Clarksville Medical Campus approved

Resolutions were approved by the City Council and County Commission dealing with the economic impact plan for the Ascension St. Thomas Hospital site.

Montgomery County Commission on August 11, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
2 months ago
Highlights and changes to approved Montgomery County 2026-27 budget

The County Commission approved Montgomery County’s next fiscal year budget on Monday, with some changes.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: No explosive devices found at Vanderbilt-Clarksville, investigation remains ongoing

Local law enforcement agencies are currently searching the Vanderbilt-Clarksville Hospital after a bomb threat was reported to police on Sunday.

Keith Cherry in front of his home on Camden Crossing on June 3, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
2 months ago
Veteran gets new roof from local builders after being ghosted by contractor: ‘That revitalized my belief in people’

Following Clarksville Now reports on two veterans with complaints about a national contractor, local businesses have stepped in to help, and both have gotten their money back.

Senior center protest outside City Council Chambers on June 5, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
2 months ago
Protesters object to changes at Senior Center, resident speaks out on Adult Day Center closure

A protest was held outside the City Council meeting opposing the changes being made to the Ajax Turner Senior Center, where the city plans to take over operations.

News
2 months ago
City Council postpones ordinance to abolish Parking Commission, put enforcement under CPD

After weeks of discussion, the City Council voted to defer an ordinance that looked to abolish the Parking Commission and move parking enforcement under the Clarksville Police Department.

Business partners Dan Johnson and Elizabeth Self in front of Chi-Town on June 4, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
2 months ago
Chi-Town Hot Dogs plans comeback, honoring legacy of co-founder Donna Johnson

Five years after shutting down operations, Chi-Town Hot Dogs is planning a comeback while honoring the memory of one of their founders – Donna Johnson.

Analog parking meter in downtown Clarksville with a Parkmobile option. (Contributed)
News
2 months ago
Parking fund has $800,000 in unpaid tickets, downtown business owners say make it free | PODCAST

With the Parking Commission’s inability to enforce parking tickets in Clarksville, the enterprise fund has built up a deficit of more than $800,000.

City Council regular session meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
2 months ago
City Council takes up proposal to abolish Parking Commission, put enforcement under CPD

The Clarksville City Council began the conversation over the proposed changes to the parking ordinance, which includes abolishing the Parking Commission.

Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center on Clark Street. (Chris Smith)
News
2 months ago
Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center to re-open in July under new city management

The City of Clarksville has released their plans and timeline for when the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center, located at 953 Clark St., will open under city management.

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