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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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Combo meal at JP's Hot Chicken Clarksville location featuring their signature sandwich, and a side of fried pickles, Cajun fries and a sweet tea. (Christian Brown)

43 minutes ago in Business, News

JP’s Hot Chicken expands from Oak Grove into Clarksville | PHOTOS

JP’s Hot Chicken has expanded from their original location on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Oak Grove, Kentucky, to their newest location on Trenton Road in Clarksville.

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today in News

Work week weather: Sunny days in mid-80s, but no rain for Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Sunny and mild weather is expected this week, with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s.

House fire on Skyview Circle, Konen double murder trial, New York Butcher Shoppe, Jerri Green.

yesterday in News

News in Clarksville: 11-year-old reports fire, mayor candidates on the issues and other top stories this week

The top local news in Clarksville this week, including city election candidates on the issues, the Konen double murder trial and an 11-year-old girl reports a house fire.

Police respond to a shooting on Kraft Street on Nov. 5, 2023. (Dash 10 Media)

yesterday in Crime, News

Man convicted of murdering nephew in Kraft Street store parking lot

The Clarksville man was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder Thursday after a four-day jury trial.

Trane's donation of five industrial AC units to the YAIPAK warehouse on Oct. 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)

Friday in Business, News

Trane cranes 5 donated industrial AC units onto YAIPAK warehouse

Trane has donated five industrial AC units, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, to heat and cool the 30,000-square-foot warehouse year-round.