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Rain falls on plants and soil (Metro Creative)
News
1 month ago
With lots of rain and more coming, is Clarksville still in drought?

As of May 26 data and information, released on May 28, most of Montgomery County is now in “Severe Drought” conditions, which is an improvement.

Rain fills gutters on a house.
News
1 month ago
Weekend weather: Chance of rain and thunderstorms daily in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue through the weekend, with scattered storms possible each day from Friday through Sunday night.

Clarksville City Council Meeting on March 6, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
1 month ago
‘It is time that we quit eating steak on a bologna budget’: Clarksville council on budget, tax hike

After more than seven department heads addressed the Clarksville City Council on Tuesday night, members of the council shared their perspectives and concerns.

Chris Lanier (Contributed)
Elections
1 month ago
Chris Lanier announces campaign for state House, District 67

Christopher “Chris” Lanier has announced his campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives to serve District 67 in the Nov. 3 election.

Police perimeter on Monroe Street on May 27, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 month ago
UPDATE: Police take man into custody after 12-hour standoff in Clarksville

Police established a perimeter and were negotiating with a man barricaded in a home in the Greenwood area of south Clarksville Wednesday morning.

Rustom Khouri addressing the Clarksville City Council on April 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
1 month ago
City explains need for 31-cent property tax increase, aims for ‘structurally sound’ budget

The Clarksville City Council held a work session Tuesday night where they explained the impact a 31-cent property tax increase would have on the average homeowner.

News
1 month ago
UPDATE: Traffic on Interstate 24 returning to normal after 3-4 car crash near Exit 11

Interstate 24 is backed by a wreck just outside Clarksville.

Analog parking meter in downtown Clarksville with a Parkmobile option. (Contributed)
News
1 month ago
City proposes abolishing Parking Commission, moving parking enforcement under CPD

The City Council will soon consider proposed changes to the city’s parking ordinance, which includes abolishing the Clarksville Parking Commission and moving parking enforcement under the city’s police department.

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
News
1 month ago
Clarksville Housing Authority provides updates on radon, full assessment of operations

At their recent meeting, the Clarksville Housing Authority provided updates on elevated radon levels, and who will be completing their full-scale assessment.

News
1 month ago
Work week weather: Hot and rainy through Friday in Clarksville

Rainy, stormy weather is expected to continue across the Clarksville area through much of the week.