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Crime
5 days ago
Man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 70 mph head-on collision on Bypass

A man has been found guilty of vehicular homicide and several other charges in a 2023 head-on collision in Clarksville that involved five vehicles.

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Crime
5 days ago
Woman stabbed to death in northeast Clarksville home, suspect in custody

A woman was stabbed to death in a home off Trenton Road in Clarksville Sunday night, and a suspect is in police custody.

News
6 days ago
Work week weather: Showers and storms to start the week in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return early this week, with multiple rounds of rain.

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News
7 days ago
News in Clarksville: Sprinkler debate, sheriff qualifications, drug tests and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a debate of requiring sprinklers, questions about who can run for sheriff, and roadside drug testing.

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News
1 week ago
UPDATE: Rain causes wrecks on Dunbar Cave Road, Bypass, Tiny Town Road

A crash at Cave Road has traffic backed up on Dunbar Cave Road.

Spring Break Bash at the Downtown Commons on March 20, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
News
1 week ago
Newcomer’s Guide to Clarksville: What to know, where to go, how things work

What’s it like to live in Clarksville? How did it start? Where are the parks? Who’s hiring? Here’s everything you need to know about our city.

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The Clarksville Rundown
1 week ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Can housing be both affordable and safe? Sprinkler proposal draws fire | PODCAST

Seems simple enough: Require sprinklers in “stacked duplexes.” But Clarksville developers say the costs will make this option for low-cost housing too expensive to build.

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Business
1 week ago
Long John Silver’s maps out return to Clarksville with restaurant on Tiny Town

Long John Silver’s is making their return to Clarksville, as they are looking to develop a new location on Tiny Town Road.

News
1 week ago
Oral drug testing device for meth, THC, opioids, more now available to Clarksville Police

The Clarksville Police Department has received its new oral drug testing equipment, as well as the training by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.

News
1 week ago
Weekend weather: Rain expected overnight Friday, with slight chance on Saturday

Clarksville forecast: The outlook has improved, with showers and thunderstorms now expected to move into the Clarksville area overnight Friday.