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Bearded man in a suit at a podium reading a notebook, with protesters and bright signs in the background.
News
4 months ago
Families call out CMCSS over unpaid medical bills from fatal school bus crash

One family in the bus crash told the CMCSS School Board they’re facing more than $200,000 in unpaid medical bills, and the board has ignored their calls for help.

Thunderstorms over Clarksville. (Chris Smith)
News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flood Warnings issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Clarksville-Montgomery County on Tuesday night.

Arapaap at 100 Main St. in Clarksville on July 21, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
4 months ago
UPDATE: New ownership set to take over Arapaap restaurant on Main Street

Arapaap announced that new owners will be taking over the restaurant, and a grand reopening date will be announced in the near future.

Plans for Freedom Farms with Costco as the anchor tenant, in July 2026. Interstate 24 is along the top right. (CMC EDC, contributed)
Business
4 months ago
It’s official: Costco planned to anchor 220-acre Freedom Farms in Clarksville

Costco is planning to open a store in Clarksville as the anchor tenant for Freedom Farms, a 220-acre development between Governor’s Square Mall and Interstate 24.

Two-story blue-gray building with a colorful dog mural that reads 'Kathy's Pampered Paws' and shows dogs at play and a fountain scene.
News
4 months ago
Kathy’s Pampered Paws back in business after rebuilding from 2023 tornado | PHOTOS

What was once rubble is now a two-story pet care facility. Kathy’s Pampered Paws is reopening less than three years after a tornado destroyed its building.

High temperatures in hot weather.
News
4 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory issued, Tuesday index could reach 113

With heat index values expected well over 100 Monday and Tuesday, Montgomery County is under a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE: Roadway reopened after wreck with injuries on Fort Campbell Boulevard

The Clarksville Police Department is working a wreck with injuries on Fort Campbell Boulevard at Ringgold Road involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

News
4 months ago
Work week weather: Hotter and humid, then storms expected Tuesday

Clarksville forecast: Hot and humid conditions will continue to start the week before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and drier weather.

Rendering of the Performing Arts Center by Lyle-Cook Martin Architects, from Common Design Review Board on May 19, 2025. (Contributed, Regional Planning Commission)
News
4 months ago
Path to opening night: ACT Authority rolls out timeline for building Performing Arts Center

The Performing Arts Center is expected to open in the fall of 2028. Here’s the planned timeline provided to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Authority board.

Clockwise from the top left, county election candidates, nurse aide trial, Marsha Blackburn visit, new traffic light on Peachers Mill.
News
4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Teacher arrest, early voting guide, bus crash lawsuits and other top stories this week

The top local news stories in Clarksville this week, including an arrest in the teacher nude selfies case, a guide to early voting, and Kenwood bus crash lawsuit developments.