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Education
4 years ago
Only 52% of 2021 grads went straight to college in Tennessee, slicing into higher-ed enrollment

A state report says nearly half of Tennessee public high school seniors in the class of 2021 did not attend college or technical school right after graduating.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Strong thunderstorm moving across Montgomery County

A strong thunderstorm is moving toward the Clarksville area with winds in excess of 40 mph.

News
4 years ago
Weekend weather: Starting Saturday, clear skies and warmer through Memorial Day

Clarksville forecast: After a slight chance of storms on Friday, we’re looking at a glorious Memorial Day weekend.

News
4 years ago
Sidewalk plan for Greenwood Avenue moving forward in Clarksville

According to Street Department Director Chris Cowen, who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting, the new sidewalks will run from Crossland Avenue all the way down to Caldwell Lane.

Military
4 years ago
New names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army posts recommended as Confederate names are dropped

Fort Bragg would become Fort Liberty. Fort Gordon would be Fort Eisenhower. An independent commission recommended new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Strong thunderstorms rolling toward Clarksville area

A thunderstorm is rolling toward Clarksville, with gusty winds in excess of 30 mph.

Business
4 years ago
Taco John’s returns to Clarksville May 31, with year of Olés for first 100 guests

Taco John’s is ready to open their new Clarksville location, with a grand opening on Tuesday that will feature Austin Peay State University cheerleaders with the Gov.

Elections
4 years ago
County mayor, sheriff, judges, County Commission, School Board: Here’s who’s on the August ballot

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have a long ballot coming up in August, […]