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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.

Charlie Koon, left, and Kevin Kennedy Jr.
Clarksville Conversations
2 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: Kevin Kennedy Jr. on support for more hospitals | PODCAST

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, Kevin Kennedy Jr. about support for TriStar and Ascension St. Thomas hospitals.

News
2 months ago
County Commission to consider supporting planned TriStar, Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals

The Montgomery County Commission on Monday discussed a resolution to support applications for new hospitals in Clarksville. 

News
2 months ago
HVAC repair assistance offered through City of Clarksville home repair program

As temperatures continue to rise this summer, the City of Clarksville’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department reminds residents that help is available for low-to-moderate-income homeowners in need of HVAC repair or replacement.

News
2 months ago
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control receives anonymous donation of $300,000

As progress on the new Montgomery County Animal Care and Control shelter nears completion, the MCACC has been notified that they have received an anonymous gift of $300,000.

Weather
2 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Strong thunderstorms moving toward Montgomery County

A strong thunderstorm is moving across the area and should reach northwestern Montgomery County in the next hour.

The old Gateway Medical Center on Madison Street in June 2010, after hospital operations relocated to Dunlop Lane. (Clarksville Now archives)
News
2 months ago
How we got to Tennova: Clarksville’s hospital ownership history | ANALYSIS

As three health care groups are suddenly jockeying for the right to build a new hospital here, many longtime Clarksville residents have been spurring their memory: How did we end up in our current situation – with only one hospital that’s been widely criticized (fairly or not) despite decades of efforts to improve its quality and reputation?

News
2 months ago
Franklin Street to close downtown Wednesday for County Courthouse work

Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department, will be closing Franklin Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets starting at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, to facilitate roof replacement on the Montgomery County Courts Center.