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News
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.

The view looking north where the pedestrian bridge will be built across the Red River, shown on Aug. 5, 2024. (Chris Smith)
News
2 months ago
Red River Pedestrian Bridge project stalled over questions about design, existing abutments

The Red River Pedestrian Bridge project is coming up against some problems with its original design, along with issues using the existing abutments.

Education
2 months ago
CMCSS ‘Grow Your Own’ teacher program puts 205 graduates in local classrooms | VIDEO

District leaders told the school board the program now has 104 teacher residents and has helped educate more than 30,000 students since launching.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Tornado Warning canceled for Clarksville, storms continue across county

Strong storms are moving across Clarksville and Middle Tennessee tonight.

A motorcycle and semi crashed on Fort Campbell Boulevard on March 14, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: 28-year-old Oak Grove man killed in motorcycle crash with semi

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at approximately 6:39 p.m. Saturday afternoon

News
2 months ago
News in Clarksville: Military death benefit, firefighter suit, rezoning on Old Russellville and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a proposed doubling of the military “death gratuity,” a proposed rezoning on Old Russellville, and a lawsuit by Clarksville firefighters.

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
News
2 months ago
Clarksville Housing Authority digs into concerns about development corporation, revoked IRS status

Over the last two meetings, CHA has met to discuss the transition for their new executive director, as well as concerns they’ve had with the development corporation.