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News
4 weeks ago
Montgomery County seeks school funding solutions as city looks to take back $3.5 million in sales tax

Montgomery County is looking for a way forward following the news that the city is looking to recapture around $3.5 million in reoccurring money paid and distributed to the school system in local option sales taxes.

A semi crashed on Kraft Street on May 4, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
News
4 weeks ago
Semi crash takes down power lines on Kraft Street in Clarksville

A semi crashed into a utility pole on Kraft Street Monday evening, closing Kraft Street from Frosty Morn Drive to College Street in Clarksville.

Weather map of central Tennessee showing forecast storm total precipitation in inches; green around Nashville indicates 1–1.5", with yellow/orange areas up to 2–3"; legend on left.
News
4 weeks ago
Heavy rain likely Tuesday and Wednesday amid Extreme Drought conditions in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We should get a good amount of much-needed rain over the next couple of days from a front moving slowly across Middle Tennessee.

Clarksville City Council Meeting on March 6, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
News
4 weeks ago
City of Clarksville proposes 31-cent property tax increase, pullback of portion of sales tax shared to schools

The City of Clarksville has released a proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, and it includes a 31-cent property tax increase and a recapture of a portion of sales tax shared with CMCSS.

News
1 month ago
Work week weather: Storms coming back Tuesday and Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: Warm, breezy conditions will start the week before a round of showers and thunderstorms moves in Tuesday and lingers through Wednesday.

Clockwise from the top left, fentanyl homicide trial, Frosty Morn plans, sheriff candidates and Rossview at Old Dunbar Cave Road.
News
1 month ago
News in Clarksville: Senior Center says no, sheriff’s debate, stabbing death and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a debate over control of the Senior Center, a forum for sheriff candidates and a fatal stabbing

A vehicle is stopped on Fort Campbell Boulevard after a high-speed chase on May 2, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 month ago
THP chase at 148 mph on Interstate 24 ends with spike strip stop in Clarksville

A Tennessee Highway Patrol chase on Interstate 24 ended in Clarksville with a spike strip stop on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

A flyover of 101st helicopters at the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell Change of Command Ceremony on July 20, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Military
1 month ago
Loud booms, more helicopters overhead in upcoming training near Fort Campbell

A post-wide full-scale exercise coming up at Fort Campbell may increase air traffic and noises on post.

Close-up portrait of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt with blue stripes, looking at the camera.
News
1 month ago
UPDATE: 38-year-old vulnerable adult missing from group home located, safe

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 38-year-old vulnerable adult.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
1 month ago
Early voting wraps up with 4,638 ballots cast so far in Montgomery County primary

Early and absentee voting wrapped up Thursday for the Montgomery County Primary Election, and it drew 4,638 voters.