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Dem, LGBTQ leaders call for Clarksville councilman's resignation over anti-DEI, LGBTQ talk
Clarksville City Council's Thursday meeting drew a standing room only crowd, including spectators wearing T-shirts and holding signs and flags in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, as they called for the resignation of councilmember Travis Holleman, following his June comments criticizing diversity, equity and inclusion and LGBTQ initiatives. Some signs read "Love over Hate", "We're not going back" and "Stand up to hate." ...
Robertson County Fair Returns August 6
The Robertson County Fair returns August 6 through 10, 2024!. For 156 years, it has been a fun event that families look forward to attending every year. It celebrates the best the community has to offer in livestock, fine craftsmanship, food and entertainment. Because Robertson County has long been an agricultural county, and most of the workforce has been in agriculture or farm-related businesses, the fair has been a focal point of the community.
‘My lot fell victim to sewer and growth’: Clarksville homes flooded by neighborhood stormwater off Trenton Road
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – For the past five years, William Lange and his wife have been working toward building their dream house and a barn in the Meadow Lane subdivision of St. Bethlehem, off Trenton Road. “Within three weeks of me buying this property, I had started building...
Robertson County New Business Licenses for July 26, 2024
These are the latest business licenses in Robertson County for July 11-26, 2024, from the Tennessee County Clerk. You can find archives of business license news right here!. Whether you are looking to start your own business or simply curious about what new companies may be entering your local market, make sure to check back here for all of your latest business news from Robertson County!
19 recognized at Montgomery County Recovery Court graduation
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Recovery Court Division of the Montgomery County Adult Probation Department held a graduation ceremony on July 24 to recognize 19 Recovery Court graduates. Together they accomplished nearly 8,000 sober days and completed almost 700 hours of community service. Following words of encouragement from Judge Sharon...
Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Meet the new Clarksville-Montgomery County principals ahead of the new school year
With the 2024- 25 academic school year only weeks away for Clarksville-Montgomery County, the school district has announced its list of people appointed as principals, assistant principals and working at the district's office. Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools has announced new 2024-25 school year principals. So far, CMCSS has filled ten principal seats across the district. Along...
Road work updates: Interstate 24 resurfacing, Madison Street, Highway 48 bridge
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Road crews will be working on Interstate 24 east of Clarksville for the next several days, resurfacing the roadway. The resurfacing project is on I-24 from west of Trough Springs Road to the Robertson County line, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Work...
Tennessee Valley Authority faces a push to get greener and more transparent
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. — When he heard about the sale, Kerry McCarver was perplexed. In 2020, the mayor of rural Cheatham County discovered that the Tennessee Valley Authority bought about 280 acres of rolling farmland “in the middle of nowhere” in his county, which lies just west of Nashville and is home to about 42,000 […]
Miss Austin Peay wins preliminary talent award in Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Miss Austin Peay Volunteer 2024 Kara Short singing her rendition of Barbara Streisand’s “A Piece of Sky,” won a preliminary talent award on Thursday during the second night of preliminary competitions at the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
Early voting under way in Montgomery County, continues through this weekend
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Early voting continues through this weekend, July 27, in the Aug. 1 Montgomery County General Election and Tennessee Primary, and candidates have been out campaigning in front of the Election Commission Office, one of two early voting locations. Three of the local races on...
Gov. Lee’s endorsement of Maberry was right move for District 68 | OPINION
Clarksville Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. Opinions presented do not necessarily reflect those of the newsroom or management. To join the conversation, email your opinion piece to news@clarksvillenow.com. Contributed commentary by Logan McCraw of McCraw Strawberry Ranch in Kirkwood. Gov. Bill Lee’s recent...
The Local Moms Successfully Extended Recess In Montgomery Co
The school year hasn’t even started yet and this group of moms is already the MVP of the year.. in Montgomery County, at least. A group of moms in Clarksville just did what every child has tried to do for the last 50 decades.. they successfully made recess longer. After about 2 years of meetings, the Clarksville- Montgomery County School district have officially extended their recess time of 15 to 20 to 30 minutes daily.
Tax freeze applications now open for Montgomery County senior residents
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Montgomery County Trustee’s Office will accept tax freeze applications through the April 5, 2025, deadline. This year, Montgomery County Commissioners approved an increased income limit of $60,000 per household. To be considered for the program, supporting documents must be submitted before the deadline date and applicants must be at least 65 years old by December 31, 2024.
Historic Collinsville to hold ‘Quilt Show and Tell’ Event
CLARKSVILLE - Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County has announced its special “Second Saturday” event for the month of August. Quilt Show and Tell will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Quilt Show and Tell event allows visitors to browse through...
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