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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.

News
3 months ago
Food pantries strained in Clarksville as government shutdown drives surge in demand

Clarksville organizations say demand has spiked in recent weeks, with shelves emptying faster than donations can fill them, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Kroger held the grand opening of their fourth and largest Clarksville store on Needmore Road, Nov. 5, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Business
3 months ago
Kroger Marketplace opens on Needmore Road with band fanfare, mascots, giveaways

Kroger held the grand opening of their fourth and largest Clarksville store on Wednesday morning.

Water meter. (Shutterstock)
News
3 months ago
‘There’s no way we should ever receive a bill that high’: Family with leak gets water bill for $1,000

Joshua Cummings and his family were surprised when they found out they had a leak that led to a charge of $1,000 from Clarksville Gas & Water.