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Community comes together for first Clarksville Pride Festival in nearly 20 years | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After weeks of anticipation, C-Pride held the first Clarksville pride festival in nearly 20 years on Saturday, June 29. The event featured two entertainment stages, a large assortment of food trucks and a plethora of booths featuring artists, businesses and organizations. Each entertainment stage featured a mix of talent from Clarksville and Nashville.
Keymonta Epps announces candidacy for Clarksville City Council
Clarksville, TN – Keymonta Epps hopes to make a great impact in Clarksville by implementing a new vision and a new voice for his community. On June 15, this United States Army Veteran announced his plan to secure the open seat on the City Council on November 5, 2024.
Councilman's presentation stating 'Prince of PRIDE is Satan' rebuked as 'pure hate'
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.--A Clarksville City Council member issued a presentation last week in advance of the city's Pride Festival on Sunday which included stating "the prince of pride is Satan," and ultimately ended with his resignation from the Parks Board while remaining on the city council. Clarksville City Councilman Travis Holleman...
City notes parking, transit information for Independence Day Celebration
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 3, at Liberty Park. The free rain or shine event will include a live concert, activities, food trucks, local beers from Star Spangled Brewing Co. and a fireworks show. The City of...
‘Mayor Don Trotter Highway’ formally dedicated in City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – One stretch of an important State Highway in Clarksville now honorably bears the name of former Clarksville Mayor Don Trotter. House Resolution No. 104 of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly, sponsored by 68th District State Representative Curtis Johnson, and 75th District State Representative Jeff Burkhart, officially designates “Mayor Don Trotter Highway.”
Summer fun just beginning: Here's some can't-miss events in Clarksville
The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, grills are out and kids are enjoying their time away from school before August approaches. Although summer activities are underway, there is still plenty of time and events to celebrate the season before fall rolls in. Here are some of can't-miss summer events happening in Montgomery County this summer.
Letter: Clarksville’s values on display at Pride: Diversity, welcome, celebration, community | 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 from Charles Uffelman of Clarksville:. Doug Englen’s op-ed Friday condemning Clarksville’s returning LGBTQ+...
Local Army veteran receives new roof after storm and tornado damage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A local Army veteran is getting a much-needed new roof, all thanks to an initiative helping service members across the country. Caesar Meijia and his family faced significant challenges over the past year after insurance refused to cover the damage sustained in a severe storm and worsened by a deadly tornado more than six months ago.
Tornado recovery continues in Pembroke with another around of debris pickup
PEMBROKE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Residents in Pembroke are still working to dispose of left-over debris from the tornado breakout on Memorial Day weekend. After weeks of assistance from emergency services and the county, rounds of debris pick up are happening throughout the city. Pembroke Mayor Jeanette Aldridge...
County Commission set to hear proposed 2024-25 budget with property tax rate set at $2.18
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Commission will be presented with the proposed 2024-25 budget on Monday, July 8, which includes a proposal to increase the property tax from the certified rate to $2.18 per $100 of assessed value. The certified tax rate for the county was...
Humphreys County Outdoor Report for June 28th
Although we saw some rain last week, we haven’t seen much of an increase in lake and river flows, or levels. Kentucky Lake remains just under 359ft with the Cumberland River remaining the same as last week, with levels at 58.8ft at Dover, and 28.7ft at Clarksville. Most of the area is seeing water temps in the mid to upper 80’s. The Duck river is at 1ft and the Buffalo will be at 3.1ft depending on how much rain we see.
County Commissioner Rickey Ray endorses Republican Joe Smith for State Representative, District 68
CLARKSVILLE, TN – I am proud to express my enthusiastic endorsement of Joe Smith for State Representative of District 68. With the imminent retirement of Deputy Speaker Curtis Johnson as the District 68 representative after two decades of stellar service, it is crucial to find a candidate who has the knowledge, experience, and ability to forge successful relationships and make a positive impact for the residents of District 68. The only candidate with those qualities is Joe Smith.
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