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The Well on Union Street on December 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Organizers ‘pause’ proposal for homeless outreach center in downtown Clarksville

Amid weeks of debate over a proposed City of Clarksville partnership to create a homeless outreach center, Urban Ministries announced Monday that it will “pause the process.”

Three Jeep drivers with the all-volunteer Clarksville Jeep Crew tow a Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services ambulance up a hill on Springlot Road off of Warfield Boulevard during the ice storm on Jan. 25, 2026. (Lynn Yonts, Clarksville Jeep Crew, contributed)
News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Over 275 assists by Jeep Crew during ice storm so far, including 1 police car, 2 ambulances | VIDEO

During this weekend’s ice storm, the all-volunteer Clarksville Jeep Crew assisted over 170 vehicles, including one police car and two ambulances.

Winter Ice storm on January 26, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
News
3 months ago
Winter storm: Roads icy in Clarksville, low tonight drops to 0 degrees

A layer of frozen sleet and snow 3 inches thick is blanketing Clarksville, and with high temperatures staying below freezing for the week ahead, it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

A tree down on Basham Lane during the ice storm in Clarksville on Jan. 25, 2026. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
3 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.