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Ascension Saint Thomas President & CEO Fahad Tahir at the Ascension Saint Thomas preview at Boyd Family Farm on June 4, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Business
2 months ago
Ascension Saint Thomas campus to include new locations for Tennessee Oncology, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Two major Middle Tennessee physician groups – Tennessee Oncology and Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) – plan to join the future Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville Hospital on its 96-acre healthcare campus.

Crime
2 months ago
UPDATE: Children released, suspect arrested after 6-hour standoff in Clarksville

Police are in a standoff with a man barricaded with his children in a house off Needmore Road in Clarksville.

Crime
2 months ago
Police ask for help finding suspect in identity theft, fraud case | VIDEO

CPD is asking for the public’s help identifying an identity theft and fraud suspect at the U.S. Bank in downtown Clarksville.

Weather
2 months ago
Weekend weather: Rising chance of showers and storms in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Get your fun in Friday because we have a rising chance of storms this weekend.

The CMCSS School Board convenes for their monthly formal session, Jan. 21, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
News
2 months ago
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools responds to freeze on $12 million in federal funding

A decision to freeze billions of dollars at the federal level has trickled down, potentially impacting $12 million in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s budget.

News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 back to normal after multiple wrecks tie up traffic

Multiple wrecks have backed up traffic on Interstate 24 east of Clarksville.

News
2 months ago
TDOT awards Clarksville Transit System $3.2 million for 2 buses, Park and Ride upgrade

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has selected Clarksville Transit System’s proposal for funding under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program, with the awarded funds supporting two key projects: the purchase of two 35-foot hybrid buses, as well as the construction of a department facility.

Elections
2 months ago
2 more state legislators step up to run for Mark Green’s seat in Congress

In the race to replace Rep. Mark Green in Congress, state Rep. Lee Reeves becomes the fifth Republican to announce, and state Rep. Aftyn Behn is the second Democrat.