Montgomery County Sheriff's Office patrol car. (MCSO photo)
Crime
4 months ago
Man steals and crashes 2 cars, arrested by Montgomery County deputies

A man stole two cars and crashed them both in Montgomery County Monday night.

Weather
4 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory issued for Montgomery County through 8 p.m. Wednesday

Clarksville weather: With highs in the mid-90s and heat indexes expected above 100 degrees all week, a Heat Advisory has been issued through Wednesday at 8 p.m.

News
4 months ago
Franklin Street to close between Second and Thirds Street this week

Montgomery County Government, in coordination with the City of Clarksville Street Department, will be closing Franklin Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets starting at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to facilitate roof replacement on the Montgomery County Courts Center.

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
4 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.

Opinion
4 months ago
Letter: Follow the data, not the monopoly on decision to allow more hospitals | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Erin Yow on proposed hospitals in Clarksville, Tennova’s opposition to them.

Plans for Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville (left) and Tristar Clarksville Hospital (right) recently submitted for state approval. (Contributed)
Business
4 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
4 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.

news
4 months ago
Pets of the week

Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help animals through foster programs, donations, fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.