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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
23 hours ago
County Commission OKs possible use of eminent domain to connect Hickory Wild road

The commission approved a resolution to acquire, if necessary, land through eminent domain for the continuation of John Duke Tyler Boulevard.

City council special session on June 29th. Council Chambers
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1 day ago
City Council OKs Encompass Health rezoning, Bypass traffic upgrades

The City Council has approved on first reading a rezoning of land for the planned Encompass Health rehabilitation hospital.

Crime
1 day ago
Man accused in 2025 Franklin Street murder charged with vehicle burglary while out on bond

Prosecutors are seeking higher bail for the man accused in the 2025 Franklin Street murder after he was arrested on vehicle burglary and drug charges while out on bond.

Mark Riggins at the Watch Party at The Venue on November 3, 2026 (Wesley Irvin).
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2 days ago
City audit, roads, Roxy, senior center: Mayor-elect Riggins on challenges ahead

Incoming Clarksville Mayor Mark Riggins inherits a financial crisis, legal disputes, stalled projects and tensions connected to all three. Riggins says he’s ready to get started.

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2 days ago
Work week weather: Warmer with chance of storms Tuesday night

Clarksville forecast: Sunny skies and gradually warming temperatures are expected early this week, with a good chance of rain Tuesday.

Clockwise from the top left, Mark Riggins, Marsha Blackburn, Hickory Wild, Veterans Day deals.
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3 days ago
News in Clarksville: Riggins wins mayor, death at jail, new rehab hospital and other top stories this week

The top local news in Clarksville this week, including local election results, a death at Montgomery County Jail, and plans for a new rehab hospital.

Aerial overview of John Duke Tyler Boulevard presented by the Regional Planning Commission. (RPC, Contributed)
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4 days ago
County hears from neighbors, planners on proposed eminent domain to connect roads

A resolution is going before the County Commission seeking authorization for the acquisition of a portion of land, through eminent domain, to allow for the continuation of John Duke Tyler Boulevard.

News
4 days ago
Woman accused of sexual battery dies in Montgomery County Jail cell

Authorities are investigating after a 56-year-old woman died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail on Tuesday evening.

The Kenwood Middle School bus crash on March 27, 2026. (Tennessee Highway Patrol photo, contributed)
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4 days ago
CMCSS asks court to limit damages, disperse funds to school bus crash victims

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is asking a federal court to cap any damages awarded in the deadly school bus crash, then disperse them to the families.

Clarksville City Council Meeting on March 6, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
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5 days ago
City Council rejects pulling back sales tax agreement for school funding

The City Council voted down a resolution Thursday for the city to withdraw from a local option sales tax agreement with Montgomery County.

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