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News
2 weeks ago
CMCSS adds middle school recess as Clarksville moms push for statewide mandate

CMCSS is now offering recess at all eight middle schools, while Say Yes to Recess prepares a statewide push for a daily mandate.

An aerial view of the planned grocery site, which will be on the tree-filled area shown, now cleared, at Rossview Road and Rollow Lane, behind Agero and the incoming ACE Hardware. (IDB, contributed)
Business
2 weeks ago
Grocery planned at Rossview Road east of Exit 8, next to incoming ACE Hardware

Residents of the Farmington and Stones Manor may soon get a grocery store under a deal approved by the Industrial Development Board this week.

Rosson Road looking north from Trough Springs Road. The site for the planned ICE call center would be in the distance on the left. (Christian Brown)
News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: No ICE facility is planned in Montgomery County

County Mayor Wes Golden told Clarksville Now that no ICE facility is coming. “I have verified with multiple federal sources that there is no ICE facility coming.

The Canopy Initiative brings partners, public officials and community members together at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to celebrate progress made during its 100‑Day Challenge. (Nia Holland)
News
2 weeks ago
Canopy Initiative exceeds goals, helps 53 families, 124 children find housing

The Canopy Initiative set a 100‑Day Challenge aimed at helping unhoused residents secure stable housing.

News
2 weeks ago
Weekend weather: Temperatures near 100, Heat Advisory through Sunday

Clarksville forecast: Hot and mostly clear weather is expected this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s.

Matthew Vedder booking photo in July 2026. (MCSO, contributed)
Crime
2 weeks ago
Student files lawsuit against CMCSS, teacher who showed her nude selfies

An 18-year-old student has filed a civil lawsuit against Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools and former teacher Matthew Vedder.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Clarksville man sentenced to probation in 2023 Guthrie Highway fatal wreck

The victim’s family described how the 2023 Guthrie Highway fatal crash upended their lives as Hawkins was sentenced to probation.

News
2 weeks ago
City of Clarksville launches rental home repair program to preserve affordable housing

The City of Clarksville Neighborhood & Community Services Department is proud to announce the expansion of the Home Repair Program to include rental property improvements.

Brice Pruyn addressing the Montgomery County Commission through interpreter Michael Brewer on Aug. 10, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
2 weeks ago
Deaf resident addresses County Commission on limitation to First Amendment rights

The conversation over the need of sign language interpreters for County Commission meetings continued when a deaf community member addressed the commission.

In-N-Out location in Goodlettsville. (Christian Brown)
Business
2 weeks ago
In-N-Out Burger plans location in Clarksville as next step in Tennessee expansion

Site plans have been submitted to the RPC for a planned In-N-Out Burger location off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.