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Ascension Saint Thomas President & CEO Fahad Tahir at the Ascension Saint Thomas preview at Boyd Family Farm on June 4, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
6 months ago
Supporters gather at Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch to celebrate planned Ascension Saint Thomas hospital | PHOTOS

Dozens of elected officials, business leaders, doctors, nurses and other community supporters gathered at Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch on Wednesday to celebrate and support its planned transformation into the campus of Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville's Sango ER clinic. (Tennova, contributed)
Business
6 months ago
UPDATE: Tennova announces plan to build new satellite hospital next to current ER in Sango

In the wake of two new hospital announcements in Montgomery County in recent weeks, Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville has now announced a plan to change the location for a satellite hospital from north Clarksville to a spot next to its current ER in Sango.

Business
6 months ago
Buc-ee’s construction in Oak Grove delayed until winter

The groundbreaking and construction of a new Buc-ee’s location in Oak Grove has been significantly delayed past the anticipated summer start, possibly being pushed back to 2026.

Crime
6 months ago
Young teenager charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in County Fair parking lot

A “young teenage suspect” has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old in the parking lot outside the Montgomery County Fair on May 31.

Several shots were fired behind Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard on June 3, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
6 months ago
Shots fired behind Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard, 3 detained

Several shots were fired Tuesday night behind the Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville, but no injuries have been reported. 

News
6 months ago
City Council discusses pay increase for Clarksville firefighters ahead of budget season

During mayor and councilperson comments at the most recent Clarksville City Council meeting, Councilman Jerry Haywood spoke up in favor of a pay increase for city firefighters.

Design plans for Herzing University's Clarksville campus by In Studio Architecture. (Contributed)
Business
6 months ago
Herzing University to open nursing-focused school on Trenton Road in Clarksville

Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution offering career-focused degree programs, announced this week it is opening a campus in Clarksville, its 12th nationwide.

News
6 months ago
Second person dies as result of 2-vehicle crash on Purple Heart Parkway last week

Both the driver and a passenger involved in the two-vehicle cash on Purple Heart Parkway in Clarksville last week have succumbed to their injuries.