The time has come for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Erin
Opening Tuesday, July 1 will be Houston County’s first ever Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training facility. It is located on 26 Adkins Dr, behind Price Florist in downtown Erin. The Erin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy scheduling is as follows: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday – Kids 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.; Adults 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tennessee Weather Alert: Heat Index to Hit 107° by Wednesday in Nashville — Summer...
Nashville, Tennessee – Tennessee residents are facing one of the hottest stretches of the summer as dangerous heat grips Middle Tennessee through Friday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. CDT Friday, with heat index values soaring to 107°....
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center for flood damage opens this week in Montgomery County
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, June 27, to help Clarksville and Montgomery County residents who had damage or losses from severe weather and flooding from April 2-24. The center will be at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite...
Clarksville Gears Up for 4th of July: Fireworks Rules and Safety Tips Issued
As the Fourth of July rapidly approaches, Clarksville Fire Rescue, together with the City of Clarksville, is laying down the law—with a firm yet friendly reminder about the do's and don'ts of fireworks in the city. According to the official City of Clarksville website, the window of opportunity for fireworks fanatics...
Meriwether Lewis Electric announces planned power outage
MCEWEN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative announced they would be conducting a planned power outage for this weekend. The power outage will affect all of McEwen and part of Houston County. It is set to start at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and end at 5 a.m. Here are...
Letter: Life-saving scientific research in Tennessee needs your help amid funding cuts | 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 [email protected]. Contributed commentary by Cherie Saffold on federal budget cuts to...
TriStar Health to host information meeting on plans for new Clarksville hospital Thursday
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – TriStar Health, part of HCA Healthcare, will host a Community Information Meeting on Thursday, June 27, at Mosaic Church to share details about the proposed TriStar Clarksville. The event is free and open to the public and will run from 5 to 8 p.m.,...
Federal tax credits boosting Tennessee’s battery supply chain
Federal tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are fueling big growth in Tennessee's battery supply chain. The Volunteer State has become a major hub in battery production with 11 manufactures in the state. For example, in Clarksville, LG Chem is investing $1.7 billion in a facility to produce cathode materials...
Heat Advisory for Middle Tennessee extended to Friday evening, with highs in mid-90s
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With daily afternoon temperatures expected at 95 or higher all week, and heat indexes of 105 today and Tuesday, the National Weather Service has extended its Heat Advisory for all of Middle Tennessee through Friday at 7 p.m. “The first major heat wave of...
Police arrest Hopkinsville woman for attempting to stab minor
Hopkinsville Police arrested 54-year-old Melody Burrus of Hopkinsville after she reportedly attempted to stab a minor with a pair of scissors on Tuesday. A woman called 911 to report a disturbance on behalf of her daughter. The mother shared that Burrus was attempting to stab her daughter with a pair of scissors.