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The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
News
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.

News
1 month ago
Weekend weather: Warm days, cool nights ahead for beautiful spring weekend

Clarksville forecast: We have a beautiful spring weekend ahead, with warm and sunny weather and highs climbing into the mid-80s by Sunday.

The path of the March 15, 2026, tornado across north Clarksville. (National Weather Service)
News
1 month ago
Tornado confirmed across north Clarksville, BBB warns of storm chaser scams 

The National Weather Service Nashville office has confirmed through damage reports that Sunday’s high winds and extreme storms created a tornado in north Clarksville.

A soldier with the 101st Airborne Division operates an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) via a headset during a live-fire exercise at Fort Campbell on March 12, 2026. (U.S. Army, Spc. Sandy Vera)
Military
1 month ago
101st Airborne Division tests next-generation drones in live-fire exercise at Fort Campbell

The 101st Airborne Division tested their ability to integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to support ground forces during a live-fire exercise on March 12.

News
1 month ago
Trail donation brings Ashland City, Clarksville step closer to connecting greenways

A set of trails known as “Eagle Pass” have been donated to bring Cheatham County and Montgomery County closer to connecting their greenway systems.

A 15-year-old was shot at Chum’s Discount Tobacco Store on Peachers Mill Road on Feb. 2, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 month ago
2nd suspect identified in 2025 fatal shooting of 15-year-old on Peachers Mill Road

A second suspect has been charged in the 2025 shooting that killed 15-year-old Ikehliayon Hite at a tobacco store on Peachers Mill Road.

News
1 month ago
Zinc Plant Road Bridge lane closures coming for TDOT load tests

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be conducting scheduled load testing on the Zinc Plant Road bridge over the Cumberland River later this month.

Crime
1 month ago
Wanted in Clarksville: Police seek help identifying suspect in PetSmart burglary

A late-night burglary at the PetSmart on Wilma Rudolph has Clarksville Police asking for tips after a suspect forced his way inside and stole money from donation containers.

Crime
1 month ago
Springfield man sentenced to 12 years for fatal stabbing at Clarksville construction site

A Springfield man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of a coworker at a Clarksville construction site.

Montgomery Central High School (Clarksville Now archives)
News
1 month ago
Montgomery Central teacher investigated for showing nude photos of himself to 17-year-old

The teacher, the husband of the CMCSS schools director, admits it happened but says it was an accident.