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Clarksville weather: With highs in the mid-90s and heat indexes expected above 100 degrees all week, a Heat Advisory has been issued through Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department, will be closing Franklin Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets starting at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to facilitate roof replacement on the Montgomery County Courts Center.

Documents filed with the state give some insight into arguments surrounding proposals for two new hospitals in Clarksville. Among them: that the patient outmigration from Montgomery County is almost 50%, yet we are the second-worst in the state for population per hospital.

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission will hold a public hearing this Wednesday to consider the Certificate of Need applications for new hospital development in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Government and Ascension Saint Thomas this morning announced a strategic public-private partnership to establish a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility at Exit 11 off Interstate 24, on the campus of the planned new hospital.

The fourth annual Blue South BBQ, held Saturday at the Benevolent Lodge-Port Royal, hosted Democratic candidates for the Congress, District 7, in the special election to replace Rep. Mark Green.

Clarksville forecast: With heat indexes Sunday and Monday expected to approach 110 degrees, Heat Advisories have been issued for both days from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Montgomery County fairgrounds plans, a Clarksville Speedway deal, and Choppin’ Block closing.