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A trailer full of trash caught fire at the Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive on Nov. 7, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
News
3 months ago
Trailer full of trash catches fire at Bi-County Transfer Station in Clarksville

A trailer full of trash caught fire this morning at the Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive in Clarksville.

Podcasts
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Vanderbilt news puts Clarksville in health care gilded age | PODCAST

With Vanderbilt University Medical Center taking over the Tennova hospital, Clarksville has ended up in the best of all worlds.

News
3 months ago
Clarksville Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins running for city mayor

Following the news of City Mayor Joe Pitts announcing he won’t be seeking reelection, Mark Riggins has announced his plans to run for city mayor.

News
3 months ago
UPDATE: Mayor Joe Pitts won’t seek re-election, Riggins to run, Koon and Zacharias ‘exploring’ run

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced on Friday, Nov. 7, that he won’t be seeking reelection when his term expires next year in 2026.

News
3 months ago
In response to shutdown, Clarksville City Council votes to add grace period for CGW bills

The City Council Thursday night moved toward creating an added grace period for Clarksville Gas & Water bill payments.

Clarksville City Hall
News
3 months ago
City of Clarksville borrows $11.5 million from water fund to cover capital project expenses

The City of Clarksville recently borrowed and repaid $11.5 million from the water fund for a short-term need related to the city’s capital projects.

News
3 months ago
Weekend weather: Storms on Friday, then big drop in temperatures

Clarksville forecast: Showers and a few thunderstorms will move through Friday ahead of a strong cold front that will send temperatures tumbling.

Crime
3 months ago
Woman charged with hitting officer with car, biting officer during Clarksville Half Marathon

A woman faces multiple charges that she hit an officer with her vehicle and bit an officer after refusing to stop for the Clarksville Half Marathon.