Disgruntled ex-employee with gas cans threatens to ‘burn this place to the ground’
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville Police arrested a man last month who walked into his former place of employment holding gas cans and threatened to burn it down. On June 20, at approximately 8:50 p.m., CPD officers responded to a “threat call for service” at Hydro Design, 1415...
Two Men Charged In Connection To Stolen Property
Two Hopkinsville men were charged with receiving stolen property in Christian County on Tuesday. Hopkinsville Police say 38-year-old John Giles and 46-year-old Lucan Blankenship were both charged with receiving stolen property and could be connected to other thefts in the city. Authorities ask if you have any...
Lifeguards honored for saving 3-year-old girl from nearly drowning at Clarksville pool
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The City of Clarksville is honoring two local lifeguards for their life-saving actions involving a near-drowning on June 10. Two American Red Cross-certified lifeguards, Blake Borah and Ethan Hester, were given Lifesaver Awards for their actions at the Clarksville Country Club. The duo...
Police working to identify Clarksville shooting suspect
The Clarksville Police Department has turned to the public for help identifying a suspect involved in a shooting last month.
Country Star John Rich joins fight against TVA methane plant in Cheatham County
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Country music star John Rich has taken on an unexpected new role: activist. Rich is advocating on behalf of Cheatham County residents who are opposing a proposed methane power plant by the Tennessee Valley Authority. He’s been posting videos, conducting interviews, and meeting with...
Construction to close Gate 6 on Fort Campbell, Gate 4 to reopen
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Road construction on Fort Campbell will impact traffic coming into the base for multiple days, and Gate 4 is set to be reopened. According to a statement from Fort Campbell, Gate 6 will be closed beginning on July 7 due to road repairs. The gate is expected to reopen on July...
City notes parking, transit information for Independence Day Celebration
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3 at Liberty Park. The free rain or shine event will include a live concert, activities, food trucks, local beers from Strawberry Alley Ale Works, and a fireworks show. The City of...
Two Clarksville Police officers graduate from police academy
On June 20, two officers from the Clarksville Police Department, Jonathon Heath and Samuel Furgal, graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA). Officer Jonathon Heath earned the Tactical Driving Award, a recognition of his outstanding performance in critical driving techniques. They will now...
Hopkinsville Man Charged With Meth Possession
A Hopkinsville man was charged with possession of drugs after he was reportedly found rolling around in grass on Jan Drive Thursday night. Hopkinsville Police say 51-year-old Edmund Cunningham was found rolling around in the grass, with slurred speech and a blue tongue. Police say he was unsteady on his...
The Dutch Oven restaurant opens in Crofton with homestyle buffet
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Crofton’s newest restaurant The Dutch Oven has opened, offering the community a made from scratch Amish style buffet that features simple, homestyle cuisine. Owner Alvin Jantzi welcomed the public into the restaurant on June 27 after months of renovations at their Main...