Ascension Saint Thomas President and CEO Fahad Tahir speaks at the Aspire Clarksville Healthcare Forum on planned hospitals on June 17, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
3 months ago
Do we need more hospitals? State records show arguments surrounding TriStar, Ascension Saint Thomas proposals

Documents filed with the state give some insight into arguments surrounding proposals for two new hospitals in Clarksville. Among them: that the patient outmigration from Montgomery County is almost 50%, yet we are the second-worst in the state for population per hospital.

Plans for Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville (left) and Tristar Clarksville Hospital (right) recently submitted for state approval. (Contributed)
Business
3 months ago
48 hours to hospital decisions: What every Clarksville resident needs to know

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission will hold a public hearing this Wednesday to consider the Certificate of Need applications for new hospital development in Montgomery County.

The Montgomery County EMS administrative building. (Contributed)
News
3 months ago
Montgomery County plans EMS station for future Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital campus

Montgomery County Government and Ascension Saint Thomas this morning announced a strategic public-private partnership to establish a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility at Exit 11 off Interstate 24, on the campus of the planned new hospital.

Astyn Behn speaking at the Blue South BBQ on July 19.
Elections
3 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
3 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
3 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.

The Nashville Kats took on the Wichita Regulators at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville on May 18, 2024. (JHR Photography)
Business
3 months ago
How Nashville Kats scored for Clarksville taxpayers, businesses

The Nashville Kats’ playoff game at F&M Bank Arena on June 22 was quite the event – packed house, great energy and a win for local entertainment. But here’s something you might not have considered: It was also a pretty significant win for Clarksville and Montgomery County.

News
3 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.

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