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4 months ago
City Council discusses return of zoning case that could bring additional childcare to Rossview

A past zoning case that could bring a childcare facility and other commercial opportunities to the Rossview area may return to the City Council.

The Commerce Street Parking Garage in Clarksville on July 28, 2021. (Chris Smith)
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4 months ago
Cumberland Plaza Parking Garage to reopen in October after almost year of repairs

The City of Clarksville announced on Monday that the Cumberland Plaza Parking Garage is close to reopening as they finish up repairs.

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4 months ago
Ralph Payne, founder of Queen City College in Clarksville, dies at 87

Payne, who was a barber and salon owner, founded Queen City Hair College, Clarksville’s first unisex salon, in 1984.

Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden, Nashville Kats CEO Bobby DeVoursney and Charlie Koon.
Podcasts
4 months ago
Clarksville Conversations: Nashville Kats CEO on the move to Clarksville | PODCAST

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and Bobby DeVoursney the CEO of the Nashville Kats Arena football team.

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4 months ago
Work week weather: Mild, sunny stretch expected in Clarksville this week

Clarksville forecast: We’ll see a quiet stretch of early fall weather this week, with sunny skies, light breezes and seasonably mild temperatures.

Clockwise from the top left, crime in Clarksville, APSU Faculty Senate protest, Eggs Up Grill, and Nashville Kats.
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4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Crime on decline, Faculty Senate vote, Nashville Kats and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a decline in crime, the Faculty Senate responds to a professor’s suspension, and the Nashville Kats announcement.

About 20 students protest the firing of Darren Michael at Austin Peay State University in September 2025. (Contributed)
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4 months ago
APSU Faculty Senate responds to actions against tenured professor in Charlie Kirk case

The APSU Faculty Senate considered but rejected a vote of no-confidence in the university president over the termination-turned-suspension of professor Darren Michael.

Podcasts
4 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What happens to your stinky old mattress at landfill | PODCAST

Ever wonder what the landfill near Clarksville does with the thousands of mattresses they get every year? Meet the shredder.