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Ballots cast by county and by party in the Congress Primary on Oct. 7, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Elections
2 months ago
4 highlights from Congress primary election in Tennessee | ANALYSIS

Tuesday night’s election had lots of drama, including a surprise upset that turned out to be nothing, a four way neck-and-neck race, and the emergence of Montgomery County as a pivotal battleground.

Aftyn Behn and her supporters celebrate her win as the Democratic primary winner in the special election for Congress District 7 during Behn's watch party at the Gray Fox Bar & Lounge, Oct. 7, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Elections
2 months ago
‘Tennessee is ready for a new kind of Democrat’: Aftyn Behn on nomination in Congress race | PHOTOS

State Rep. Aftyn Behn has won the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee District 7 in Congress

Elections
2 months ago
‘Tonight is not the finish line, it’s halftime’: Matt Van Epps on Republican bid to Congress | PHOTOS

Matt Van Epps, endorsed by President Donald Trump, has won the Republican Primary to represent Tennessee District 7 in Congress.

Elections
2 months ago
Congress Primary election results: Van Epps wins among Republicans, Behn among Democrats

The Special Called Primary for Congress, District 7, was held today. On the ballot were the Republican and Democratic primaries for the seat.

A burglary at Tobacco and Brew on Dunlop Lane on Oct. 1, 2025. (Contributed, Clarksville Police Department)
Crime
2 months ago
Police seek suspect in tobacco shop burglary on Dunlop Lane

The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Oct. 1 at Tobacco and Brew, 620 Dunlop Lane.

Crime
2 months ago
Former Clarksville Police officer indicted on federal kidnapping, stalking charges

The former Clarksville Police officer has been indicted following a TBI investigation into an on-duty incident involving his estranged girlfriend.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic back to normal after wreck in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was blocked by a wreck Monday afternoon.

Election Day at the South Guthrie Community Center on Oct. 7, 2025. (Daynnah Carmona)
News
2 months ago
What to expect on Election Day for Congress, District 7 primary in Montgomery County

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Oct. 7 primary Election Day for the Congress, District 7 special election.