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News
3 months ago
Weekend weather: Independence Day now expected to be sunny with a high of 92

After Independence Day in Clarksville was originally forecasted to receive a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, the National Weather Service has now predicted for the holiday to be sunny, with a high near 92, along with a calm wind.

News
3 months ago
UPDATE: 34-year-old missing woman located safely by police

CPD is asking for the public’s help locating 34-year-old old Starterria Murphy.

Crime
3 months ago
Disgruntled ex-employee with gas cans threatens to ‘burn this place to the ground’

Clarksville Police arrested a man last month who walked into his former place of employment holding gas cans and threatened to burn it down.

News
3 months ago
Clarksville Gas and Water’s odor-reducing thermal dryer project pushed back until September

The city Gas & Water Department’s thermal dryer project has been pushed back until September due to several delays, including one that wound up saving the city millions of dollars.

Crime
3 months ago
Police ask for public’s help identifying suspect involved in shooting behind Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting behind the Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard. 

Lifestyle
3 months ago
City notes parking, transit information for Independence Day Celebration

The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3 at Liberty Park. The free rain or shine event will include a live concert, activities, food trucks, local beers from Strawberry Alley Ale Works, and a fireworks show.

News
3 months ago
‘This is an exciting, landmark moment’: Clarksville breaks ground on Red River Pedestrian Bridge Project

The City of Clarksville held a groundbreaking ceremony of the Red River Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday to celebrate the long-anticipated project, which looks to create a connection across the Red River and link several miles of Clarksville’s greenway trails, according to a city press release.

News
3 months ago
Fire Fighters Association, Mayor Joe Pitts on push to increase pay following budget season

In the aftermath of the fiscal year 2026 budget approval on Thursday, Clarksville Now reached out to the 3180 Clarksville Fire Fighters Association, as well as Mayor Joe Pitts, on what happens next with the push for an increase in firefighter pay.