CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Waiting for solutions: Flooded residents frustrated by lack of action, information: More than a year after the City Council approved studying drainage solutions for Elberta Drive and Love Street, residents are still waiting for word on what will be done. READ MORE
Body of 11-year-old girl recovered from creek at Billy Dunlop Park: Witnesses reported seeing the girl go under the water near the metal bridge at Big West Fork Creek. READ MORE
State says Tennova can’t move planned satellite hospital to Exit 11: After failing to prevent TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas from coming to Clarksville, Tennova has now been denied permission to shift its planned satellite hospital to Exit 11. READ MORE
TBI report says Clarksville Police officer assaulted girlfriend while on duty, in uniform: An officer has been charged with aggravated domestic assault and kidnapping in a case being investigated by the TBI. READ MORE
4 Republican candidates for Congress talk national debt, Trump agenda at Kiwanis meeting: Four candidates for District 7 addressed the Clarksville Kiwanis Club, each promoting himself as a Trump ally and reliable conservative Republican. READ MORE
3 Democratic candidates for Congress tell town hall how they can ‘flip this seat’: The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators held a town hall meeting where three candidates for Congress addressed those in attendance. READ MORE
Juvenile detention centers, DEI initiatives discussed at town hall meeting: The Black Caucus of Legislators held a town hall meeting in Clarksville, which included answering questions on DEI and juvenile detention centers. READ MORE
6 ideas to help downtown, from event incentives to ‘event train’ across city: Local leaders this week discussed several ideas to give downtown a shot in the arm, from incentives for programming at F&M Bank Arena to a passenger train from St. Bethlehem. READ MORE
Rossview widening, Stokes Field, Animal Control: Updates on 6 Montgomery County projects: Here’s a list of capital project updates from the Chief Engineer with Montgomery County. READ MORE
Kirkwood High offensive lineman flips commitment to Tennessee: Top ranked offensive lineman Kamari Blair has flipped his commitment from South Carolina to the University of Tennessee. READ MORE
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