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Clarksville Police respond to a barricaded suspect on Sturdivant Drive on June 9, 2026. (CPD, contributed)
Crime
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: After 13-hour standoff, CPD Tactical Unit enters home, arrests suspect

The Clarksville Police Department has a perimeter established around a residence in the 600 block of Sturdivant Drive.

Rain fills gutters on a house.
News
4 weeks ago
Flood Watch extended for Clarksville area, with heavy rain expected

Flood Watch: While we’ve had little rain so far from the system moving across the area, Clarksville is still expected to get 1 to 3 inches over the next 24 hours.

Large red '4D' sculpture in front of a modern white building with 'O'Malley Family Welcome Center' sign
News
4 weeks ago
APSU Board approves 4% tuition increase for 2026‑27 academic year

Austin Peay State University will raise undergraduate and graduate tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year.

L&N Train Station on Tenth Street on March 27, 2024. (Chris Smith)
History
4 weeks ago
10 moments in history that made Clarksville what it is today: From tobacco heyday to St. B annexation

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are 10 pivotal moments in Clarksville history that shaped who we are today but in many cases have been forgotten.

News
4 weeks ago
Work week weather: Heavy rain possible on Monday, with Flood Watch issued

Clarksville forecast: A hot and humid week is ahead, with heavy rain possible on Monday, leading to a Flood Watch.

News
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: No explosive devices found at Vanderbilt-Clarksville, investigation remains ongoing

Local law enforcement agencies are currently searching the Vanderbilt-Clarksville Hospital after a bomb threat was reported to police on Sunday.

Speaker at a podium with blue floral arrangement, giving a talk at a banquet with flags behind him.
Elections
4 weeks ago
Montgomery County Democrats gather for annual Blue South Banquet | PHOTOS

The Montgomery County Democratic Party held its annual Blue South Banquet, with candidates discussing their campaigns and speakers on local government.

Clockwise from the top left, protest over Senior Center, Dalton Eatherly in court, Chi-Town Hot Dogs and boy rescued from attic.
News
4 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: Search for 3-year-old, Senior Center protest, 101st deployment and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including the search for a missing boy, protests over the Senior Center changes and a 101st Airborne Division deployment.

News
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after injury crash on MLK Jr. Parkway

The Clarksville Police Department is working an injury crash that occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway at Sango Road.

Keith Cherry in front of his home on Camden Crossing on June 3, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
4 weeks ago
Veteran gets new roof from local builders after being ghosted by contractor: ‘That revitalized my belief in people’

Following Clarksville Now reports on two veterans with complaints about a national contractor, local businesses have stepped in to help, and both have gotten their money back.