CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Professor fired over Charlie Kirk post reinstated: The Austin Peay State University professor who was fired over a post he shared on social media following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk can return to his position. READ MORE
Woman charged with vehicular homicide, DUI in crash: A woman has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence and two counts of vehicular homicide in a crash that killed an elderly couple. READ MORE
Top 10 news stories of 2025, from floods to hospitals to Gary the Guardrail | COMMENTARY: It’s time to click through the Clarksville Now archives for the last 12 months and try to make sense of the year that was, along with the editor’s takes on what happened. READ MORE
39-year-old man dies from wounds after shooting: The man who was shot on Greenwood Avenue has been identified by Clarksville Police. READ MORE
Northeast High School teacher charged with statutory rape of 17-year-old: He face three counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of tampering with evidence. READ MORE
10 worst traffic spots for wrecks, backups, bad drivers | COMMENTARY: Here are the top 10 worst places for traffic, according to a look back at 2025 Clarksville Now articles and an informal survey of the staff. READ MORE
10 weird things about Clarksville from pink elephant to Jimi Hendrix to ‘Last Train’: Here are 10 things we bet you didn’t know, from Gov. Austin Peay and Clarksville Base to Uneeda Biscuit. READ MORE
Faithful Friends brings games, exercise, music to people with dementia: A nurse practitioner worked with dementia patients for five years and saw a need to do more for those suffering with the disease. READ MORE
Hummus Republic serves ‘fresh habits,’ fast and casual Mediterranean food | PHOTOS: Hummus Republic offers a healthy fast-food option at its new location. READ MORE
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