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Black-and-white winter scene: a woman in a long skirt stands on a curb while three children in coats stand nearby, one child pointing toward her.

27 minutes ago in History, Native Advertising, News, Special Reports

10 worst disasters in Clarksville history, from Great Fire of 1878 to 2023 tornado

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 worst disasters to hit Clarksville, and some of the ways we came together to survive along the way.

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Clarksville City Hall in 2021. (Clarksville Now archives)

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City of Clarksville: We can’t ‘kick can down road’ on fixing budget to keep up with growth

As the City of Clarksville and the City Council continue to work toward the passage of their FY 2026-27 budget, the city has released a statement on the overall budget process.

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Clarksville doctor charged with fraud, issuing over 1 million pills in prescription scheme

Federal prosecutors say a Clarksville doctor issued more than 1 million “medically unnecessary” pills in a years-long prescribing scheme.

Sesame Street Live's production of Elmo's Got the Moves. (F&M Bank Arena, Contributed)

today in Community, Entertainment, News

Sesame Street Live production coming to Clarksville this year with ‘Elmo’s Got the Moves’

Elmo’s Got the Moves, an all-new Sesame Street Live production, is coming to Clarksville later this year at F&M Bank Arena.

Clarksville Housing Authority Board meeting on June 17, 2026. (Nia Holland)

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Clarksville Housing Authority explores tiny homes for veterans, discovers lapse in grant reporting

The Clarksville Housing Authority recently reported progress on work‑order backlogs, upcoming evictions, and a regional partnership to build tiny homes for veterans.