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Clarksville Police investigate a stabbing at EZ Market on Boy Scout Road on June 30, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 months ago
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in machete attack, robbery of store clerk in Clarksville

A store clerk was severely injured in a stabbing Tuesday night in north Clarksville.

Heat risk this week as of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 months ago
High reaches 94 in Clarksville with 104 heat index, hot Fourth of July likely

Temperatures and humidity have been relentless this week, and the highs will stay in the mid-90s through Independence Day weekend.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Interstate 24 after wreck in Clarksville

A wreck has traffic tied up on Interstate 24 through Clarksville.

Drinking water during heat wave.
News
2 months ago
Cooling shelters open in Clarksville for relief during extreme summer heat

With highs in the mid-90s and heat indexes in the triple digits, several cooling shelters have opened in Clarksville to offer relief.

Senior Citizen Board meeting on June 25, 2026. (Nia Holland)
News
2 months ago
Senior center attorneys address allegations of Open Meetings law violation, sexual harassment

Attorneys who represent the Board of the Senior Citizens Center have released statements in response to comments made last night at the Clarksville City Council meeting.

City council special session on June 29th. Council Chambers
News
2 months ago
City Council rejects budget for 4th time, disapproves $10 million for 3 road projects

The City Council rejected the next fiscal year budget Monday night – for the fourth time – with a proposed property tax rate of $1.03.

Heat risk starting Monday, June 29, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 months ago
Heat index hits 105 in Clarksville, Extreme Heat Warning in effect

With temperatures and humidity baking Middle Tennessee this week, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Thursday.

Black-and-white photo of a public swimming pool complex with a clubhouse, surrounded by trees and benches, and people swimming and relaxing around the pool.
History
2 months ago
Clarksville then and now: 10 photos showing how much we’ve changed | PHOTOS

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 sets of photos from Clarksville then and Clarksville today.

News
2 months ago
Fireworks rules in Clarksville: When can they start? What time do they stop?

Clarksville Fire Rescue says residents should know the city’s fireworks hours, restrictions and safety guidelines before celebrating.

Heat risk starting Monday, June 29, 2026, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Extreme Heat Warning issued, with index up to 110 starting Monday

Clarksville forecast: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, then an Extreme Heat Warning from Monday to Thursday.