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News
6 months ago
Clarksville Police entry-level pay for officers increasing from $47K to $57K

Facing increased competition from nearby communities, the Clarksville Police Department is increasing entry-level pay for officers.

The current VA Clarksville Clinic. (Lee Erwin)
News
6 months ago
VA Clinic developer looks to start moving dirt this summer, open by 2030

The RPC recommended approval for VA Clinic rezone on Tuesday, while a member of the development team shared additional project details.

Aerial photo of progress on Spring Creek Parkway as of March 25, 2026. Shown is the bridge over Spring Creek, looking southeast toward Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, with Walmart at left and Kohls at right. (City of Clarksville, contributed)
News
6 months ago
City of Clarksville’s transportation master plan reaches 5-year anniversary

Five years ago this Spring, the City of Clarksville’s master plan for transportation improvements was adopted.

Attendees holding signs up toward the board at the CMCSS formal school board meeting on March 24, 2026. (Jazmin Logan)
News
6 months ago
CMCSS School Board faces criticism after teacher admits showing nude photos to student

Community members pressed the CMCSS board for transparency Tuesday, the first meeting since a teacher admitted showing nude photos of himself to a 17-year-old student.

Two vehicles crashed on Tiny Town Road on May 5, 2021. (Casey Williams)
Crime
6 months ago
Trial begins for man accused of killing young mother in 2021 Tiny Town Road crash

Jurors heard emotional testimony Tuesday as the trial opened for Zachary Schunn, charged with DUI vehicular homicide.

Elections
6 months ago
Early voting expands to 4 locations in Montgomery County, starting April 15

Early voting begins in just a few weeks for the May 5 Montgomery County primary, and for the first time, there will be four early voting locations.

News
6 months ago
Clarksville, Montgomery County join Tennessee Advanced Communications Network

Montgomery County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially welcoming the county and the City of Clarksville to the statewide Tennessee Advanced Communications Network.

News
6 months ago
No Kings event planned March 28 in Clarksville as part of nationwide movement

On March 28, Clarksville residents will join millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest as part of the third No Kings National Day of Action.

Zoomed in aerial map of proposed rezone near the intersection of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and North Edgewood Place. (Regional Planning Commission, contributed)
News
6 months ago
Site along new Spring Creek Parkway selected for new 235,000-square-foot VA Clinic in Clarksville

After years of planning and discussion, a 61-acre site off Wilma Rudolph Boulevard has been selected for the new Clarksville VA Clinic

Lifestyle
6 months ago
11 women to remember as part of Clarksville history, from Stockade Annie to Faye Smalley

In recognition of Women’s History Month, here are 11 Clarksville women who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes.