CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department announced due to a fallen tree, one lane of Highway 76 has been shut down temporarily. CPD responded to a 911 call regarding the tree and upon arrival, officers began conducting traffic control, allowing motorists to alternate the use of the one open lane, according to CPD spokesperson Scott Beaubien. TDOT has been to the scene and is getting the necessary equipment to clear the roadway. CPD asks motorists to find an alternate route until the roadway can be cleared. This article will be updated. DON’T MISS A STORY: Sig ..read more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Postcards will go out this week showing the new property values for taxation purposes, and Montgomery County residents may be in for some sticker shock: Values have increased almost 65% since the last valuation five years ago. “The value increases will be significant because Montgomery County has not revalued since 2019, when the local market started its historic climb,” Assessor of Property Erinne Hester said in a news release. “This revaluation accounts for five years of market growth, not just the change from 2023 to 2024. Reappraisal is a revenue-neutra ..read more

Update, 9 a.m.: Interstate traffic is back to normal. Update, 8:25 a.m.: The roadway is back open, according to CPD. Traffic is still backed up past Exit 1 but is clearing at Exit 4. Previously: CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – An injury crash was blocking traffic on Interstate 24 Wednesday morning. At about 7 a.m., two vehicles crashed in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 5, according to Clarksville Police spokesman Officer Scott Beaubien. There were minor injuries. One vehicle was blocking the left lane and and part of the right lane. Motorists are able to use the right shoulder to co ..read more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A semi-tractor trailer flipped on Interstate 24 Tuesday evening. At about 6:24 p.m., the semi flipped at mile marker 9 in the westbound lanes, blocking one lane, according to Clarksville Police Officer Scott Beaubien. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route until the roadway can be cleared. The post TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor-trailer flips on Interstate 24 in Clarksville first appeared on ClarksvilleNow.com ..read more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After postposing an ordinance to add a 4% privilege tax to local hotel-motel charges, the City Council has now announced plans to go forward with the tax but at a lower rate. During the City Council’s meeting this past Thursday, Mayor Joe Pitts said he plans to bring forth an amendment that will do two things: “First of all, it will reduce the (tax) percentage from 4% to 2.75%, and it’ll also make the effective date for the ordinance Jan. 1, 2025,” Pitts said. “After meetings with hoteliers, they ask that the delay be put in place to allow them to fulfill t ..read more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – During the morning hours of Tuesday, April 30, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies were attempting to serve an eviction notice to a resident off the 2800 Block of North Charles Ave. when the home caught fire. When Deputies arrived on the scene, they made several attempts to make contact with the resident of the home but failed to get a response. This is when the law enforcement officials tried to force entry through the front door, however, it was barricaded by a couch. While the Deputies made verbal contact with the resident, the man refused to come outsi ..read more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The man shot to death at a Clarksville nightclub Saturday night has been identified as 22-year-old man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Isaiah Henderson was found shot at Smooves Bar and Grill, 2150 Ft. Campbell Blvd., according to police spokesman Officer Scott Beaubien. At approximately 12:28 a.m. that night, police received a 911 call about the shooting, according to previous reports. They found Henderson with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers provided medical aid until EMS arrived. He was pronounced dead after arriving at Tennova Healthcare-Clarksvil ..read more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We have thunderstorms to start the week, paired with much warmer weather. There’s a 70% chance of storms Monday, rising to 90% Monday night, according to the National Weather Service. Things will clear up later Tuesday, and highs will rise to the mid-80s. Clarksville forecast Here’s the day-by-day outlook. Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts betwe ..read more

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A fire at the Wheel Shop had Wilma Rudolph Boulevard shut down in both directions Sunday afternoon. Clarksville Police were conducting traffic control for Clarksville Fire Rescue at the store, 1655 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. The fire was reported at approximately 11:32 a.m., and CFR had to run the fire hoses across Wilma Rudolph. NEWS ALERTS: To get free breaking news alerts on your phone, text the word NEWS to 43414. The highway was closed between Old Trenton Road and Summit Drive. No lanes were open, and motorists were advised to find an alternate route. At 1 ..read more

Update, 8:35 a.m. Sunday: The victim was pronounced dead after arriving at Tennova. His name has not been released. Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to call 911 or contact Detective DeJesus at 931-648-0656, ext. 5920. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit a tip online at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers website or call the Tipsline, 931-645-8477. Previously: CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A person was shot inside a north Clarksville nightclub Saturday night. At approximately 12:28 a.m., Clarksville Police received a ..read more