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News in Clarksville: Buying Speedway, event center owner arrested, first lady visit and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Buying Speedway, event center owner arrested, first lady visit and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, Clarksville Speedway, First Lady Jill Biden at Fort Campbell, warming shelter, and Royalties Event Center. Photo: Clarksville Now


CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Council hears plan to buy Clarksville Speedway, create Hazelwood Recreation Complex: The City’s plan to buy Clarksville Speedway has picked up speed as the council was asked to allow a $7 million deal. And it turns out, the sale may be necessary to widen Needmore Road. READ MORE

2023 year in review: Top 10 local news stories of the year | COMMENTARY: Here are the top 10 stories of 2023 from Clarksville Now, from the opening of F&M Bank Arena to Haven Madison on American Idol. READ MORE

Owner of illegal event center in Clarksville arrested in Indiana: The owner of Royalties Event Center on Madison Street was wanted for theft after police determined that she rented out the center despite failing to get a permit. READ MORE

Montgomery County asked for $75,000 to help build regional substance abuse recovery center: The neighborhood service center in Dickson County would treat people from across the region. READ MORE

3rd suspect arrested in fatal Dodge’s shooting in January: In the incident at Dodge’s, a veteran bystander shot two of the shooting suspects. Police have now arrested a third. READ MORE

First Lady Jill Biden visits with military families at Fort Campbell | VIDEO: The First Lady met with some of the 354 Fort Campbell families that were displaced by damage from the tornado. READ MORE

Here’s who’s running for judge, county offices, School Board: The list of candidates for the March 5 Montgomery County Primary is now complete, and three of the six local races will be unopposed. READ MORE

Lows to drop below freezing, Manna Cafe opens warming shelter: With temperatures dropping below freezing Sunday and Monday, Manna Cafe will open its warming center both nights. READ MORE

Warm Souls Christmas helps close to 1,200 people | PHOTOS: Organizers with Radical Mission said close to 1,200 people attended the free event this year at the Morgan University Center at Austin Peay State University. READ MORE

Expos, concerts, galas and movies coming up: It may be cold outside, but there are still plenty of fun things to do around Clarksville. Here’s your winter fun guide! READ MORE

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Clockwise from the top left, Greenwood shooting, wrecks in Clarksville, Hummus Republic, Jimi Hendrix at Fort Campbell.

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yesterday in Business, News

F&M Bank, Volunteer Bank align under Lawrence Bank charter, preserving local brands

Two Middle Tennessee community banks, Clarksville-based F&M Bank and Volunteer Bank, have aligned under a single bank charter and holding company, Lawrence Bank.

Steven Allen Hirschi (MCSO contributed)

yesterday in Crime, News

Northeast High School teacher charged with statutory rape of 17-year-old

A Northeast High School teacher has been arrested and charged with statutory rape by an authority figure.

Thursday in News, Weather

Weekend weather: Rainy start on Friday, then sunny and dry

Clarksville forecast: Rain is expected to return late Friday, with showers likely into Friday night before tapering off early Saturday.

A car crashed into a tree on Rossview Road on Jan. 1, 2026. (Enrique Hernandez, Dash 10 Media)

Thursday in News

UPDATE: 5 injured in 2 serious crashes on New Year’s Eve in Montgomery County

Five people were injured in two serious crashes in Montgomery County late on New Year’s Eve, with one crash on Paul Huff Parkway and another on Rossview Road.