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A tree down on Basham Lane during the ice storm in Clarksville on Jan. 25, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
3 days ago
UPDATE: Clarksville covered in 3-inch layer of icy mix, Extreme Cold Warning issued for Monday

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for Clarksville by the NWS from 6 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero are expected.

Sherry Hoppe (Contributed)
News
3 days ago
Dr. Sherry Hoppe, former Austin Peay State University president, dies at 78

Austin Peay State University is mourning the loss of President Emeritus Dr. Sherry Hoppe, the university’s first female president.

CDE crews work to restore power on Old Trenton Road during the ice storm on Jan. 25, 2026. (CDE Lightband, contributed)
News
3 days ago
UPDATE: 27,500 without power across 5-county CEMC service area

The severe ice storm knocked out power to about 6,000 Clarksville homes, along with tens of thousands of CEMC households across their five-county area.

Crime
3 days ago
Man shot multiple times in north Clarksville apartments

At about 8 p.m. Saturday, Clarksville Police found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds.

Clockwise from the top left, cars stranded in the snow on Trenton Road, fentanyl murder trial, Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum and Govs lacrosse.
News
4 days ago
News in Clarksville: Winter storm, fentanyl murder trial, Wings of Liberty Museum and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the big snow, a fentanyl murder trial verdict and the Wings of Liberty Museum nears opening.

Members of the Clarksville Jeep Crew assist a vehicle stuck in the snow on Jan. 24, 2026. (Clarksville Jeep Crew, contributed)
News
4 days ago
Jeep Crew: Efforts to help in winter storm coordinated with police, Sheriff’s Office | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Jeep Crew on winter storm assistance efforts.

Snow and ice on Madison Street on Jan. 24, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
4 days ago
UPDATE: Clarksville gets 2 inches of snow so far, shifting to sleet | PHOTOS

The snow forecast has diminished a bit for Montgomery County while the risk of severe ice has increased.

A snow plow clears a residential street in downtown Clarksville on Feb. 18, 2021. (Chris Smith)
News
5 days ago
Snow removal: Which roads will be plowed first in Clarksville, Montgomery County?

Clarksville and Montgomery County will see 2 to 4 inches of snow on Saturday, with more snow coming behind it. But whose roads will be plowed first?