Carlotta the Pink Elephant: The roadside legend of Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In Clarksville, an unusual landmark has become a sense of city pride. Her name is Carlotta: she’s a giant pink elephant wearing big-framed black glasses, and she first appeared in the 1980s. In her 40-plus years in Clarksville, Carlotta has moved around town, switching...
Clarksville man found guilty of stealing more than $60,000 from blind elderly uncle
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A 78-year-old blind man's trust in his nephew cost him more than $60,000, after a jury found the nephew guilty in under an hour of stealing through unauthorized cash withdrawals from the uncle's individual retirement account. Roman Jachim, 51, of Clarksville, was trusted by his...
Soldier killed in motorcycle crash in Clarksville
The crash happened on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near Rufus Johnson Road around 6:30 p.m.
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — An active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Campbell was killed Thursday evening in a motorcycle crash involving an SUV in Clarksville, according to police. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near Rufus Johnson Road. Clarksville police said the motorcyclist died while being t
Weekend weather: Chance of rain and thunderstorms daily in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – We needed rain, and we got it: Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue through the weekend, with scattered storms possible each day from Friday through Sunday night. While dry periods are expected between rounds of rain, unsettled conditions could bring locally heavy downpours an
Where CCPS students can grab free breakfast, lunch this summer
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Starting on June 1, Christian County Public Schools will be providing free meals to students and their families through their Summer Feeding program. Meal bundles will be available each week through July 31 at various locations throughout Christian County to provide access to..
Stray, neglected, unwanted dogs can check in at Mikaela’s Mutt Motel | Giving Grace
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With her love for animals, Mikaela Lambert began fostering dogs in 2016 for local rescue organizations. But over time she realized that those rescues didn’t want to take in dogs with medical or behavioral needs. In 2022, shortly after being medically retired from...
Inside the secret nuclear history hidden at Fort Campbell
For about 20 years, Fort Campbell was one of 13 sites in the country to store nuclear material for the U.S. military.
Middle Tennessee bridge closed due to ‘serious structural safety concerns’
DICKSON CO., Tenn. (WSMV) - A bridge in Dickson County will be closed for at least several days after “serious structural safety concerns” were identified, officials said on Thursday. The Dickson County government posted a notice on Facebook, saying that local officials were alerted by the Tennessee Department...
Clarksville highway closed after motorcycle and SUV collide, police say
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Clarksville Police Department said it is investigating a crash with injuries Thursday night. CPD said a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near Rufus Johnson Road just before 6:30 p.m. There are injuries involved in the crash, but CPD has...

















