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Clockwise from the top left, government shutdown relief, Hankook battery plant, Kroger Marketplace, solar farm in Clarksville.
News
6 months ago
News in Clarksville: Pitts won’t run again, shutdown impact, lead discharge and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top Clarksville stories this week, including the launch of the 2026 mayor’s race, the shutdown impact and a lead discharge from the Hankook battery plant.

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6 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police looking for runaway 16-year-old boy

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile

Military
6 months ago
Fort Campbell hospital employees working without pay, turned away from help

Fort Campbell’s Blanchfield Army Community Hospital staff continue to work without pay during the government shutdown, and some have been turned away from help.

A trailer full of trash caught fire at the Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive on Nov. 7, 2025. (Clarksville Fire Rescue, contributed)
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6 months ago
Trailer full of trash catches fire at Bi-County Transfer Station in Clarksville

A trailer full of trash caught fire this morning at the Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive in Clarksville.

Podcasts
6 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Vanderbilt news puts Clarksville in health care gilded age | PODCAST

With Vanderbilt University Medical Center taking over the Tennova hospital, Clarksville has ended up in the best of all worlds.

News
6 months ago
Clarksville Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins running for city mayor

Following the news of City Mayor Joe Pitts announcing he won’t be seeking reelection, Mark Riggins has announced his plans to run for city mayor.

News
6 months ago
UPDATE: Mayor Joe Pitts won’t seek re-election, Riggins to run, Koon and Zacharias ‘exploring’ run

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced on Friday, Nov. 7, that he won’t be seeking reelection when his term expires next year in 2026.

News
6 months ago
In response to shutdown, Clarksville City Council votes to add grace period for CGW bills

The City Council Thursday night moved toward creating an added grace period for Clarksville Gas & Water bill payments.

Clarksville City Hall
News
6 months ago
City of Clarksville borrows $11.5 million from water fund to cover capital project expenses

The City of Clarksville recently borrowed and repaid $11.5 million from the water fund for a short-term need related to the city’s capital projects.

News
6 months ago
Weekend weather: Storms on Friday, then big drop in temperatures

Clarksville forecast: Showers and a few thunderstorms will move through Friday ahead of a strong cold front that will send temperatures tumbling.