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Astyn Behn speaking at the Blue South BBQ on July 19.
Elections
7 months ago
Democratic candidates for Congress make pitch at Blue South BBQ | PHOTOS

The fourth annual Blue South BBQ, held Saturday at the Benevolent Lodge-Port Royal, hosted Democratic candidates for the Congress, District 7, in the special election to replace Rep. Mark Green.

Weather
7 months ago
Work week weather: Heat Advisory Sunday and Monday, highs in mid-90s all week

Clarksville forecast: With heat indexes Sunday and Monday expected to approach 110 degrees, Heat Advisories have been issued for both days from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Clockwise from the top left, fairgrounds site on Arkadelphia Road, downtown parking, Kamari Blair, Choppin' Block.
News
7 months ago
News in Clarksville: Fairgrounds plans, Speedway deal, Choppin’ Block closing and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Montgomery County fairgrounds plans, a Clarksville Speedway deal, and Choppin’ Block closing.

News
7 months ago
Flash Flood Warning issued for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Montgomery County until 10:30 p.m.

Plans for Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville (left) and Tristar Clarksville Hospital (right) recently submitted for state approval. (Contributed)
News
7 months ago
Hospitals line up transportation to Nashville meeting, Tennova listed on agenda as ‘opposition’

As the state hearing for proposed Clarksville hospitals approaches on Wednesday, both Ascension Saint Thomas and TriStar have lined up transportation arrangements for people wanting to attend.

The annual Montgomery County Fair, held at the Clarksville Speedway on August 2, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Podcasts
7 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What to expect from new Montgomery County fairgrounds | PODCAST

With the Clarksville Speedway being purchased by the city, and Montgomery County building a new fairgrounds, big annual events are in limbo. Here’s what’s happening and what could come next in our ongoing fairgrounds shuffle.

Musicians performing at the Montgomery County Democratic Party Blue South Banquet on Jun. 15, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
News
7 months ago
Blue South BBQ this weekend to feature Democratic candidates for Congress, District 7

The Montgomery County Democratic Party (MCDP) will host four of the Democrats who have announced their candidacy for the special election for Tennessee District 7 this Saturday.

The front desk at the new Centerstone Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit Opening on May 20, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Business
7 months ago
Centerstone to merge with Brightli, creating nation’s largest nonprofit behavioral health provider

Two of the region’s largest nonprofit behavioral health providers − Brightli and Centerstone − have entered an agreement to merge and create the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder care.