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News in Clarksville: Greenway growth, school threat arrest, murder mistrial and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Greenway growth, school threat arrest, murder mistrial and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, home invasion slaying trial, school threat, roller derby and Spring Creek Parkway. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

Greenway expands near Red River, with pedestrian bridge construction to begin soon: As Montgomery County digs into its plans to create a Greenway connecting Clarksville to Ashland City, Clarksville is making major headway, including the planned bridge over the Red River. READ MORE

Middle-schooler criminally charged for making social media threat of violence: The threat was made on Instagram by a student at New Providence Middle School. After a law enforcement investigation, the student confessed to making the post. READ MORE

Home invasion slaying trial ends with mistrial over juror related to defendant: After four days of testimony and the conclusion of closing arguments, a juror revealed a distant family connection. READ MORE

City launches Restoring Clarksville Initiative to address concerns with properties in decline: The program aims to clean up neighborhoods and properties that are in decline. READ MORE

Train railyard at Industrial Park gets $600,000 state grant for new road: The grant will help pay for an access road to a planned RJ Corman transload site at the railyard, providing “last mile” access for companies relying on train delivery for their products. READ MORE

101st Airborne Division MP soldiers sent to southern border: 101st soldiers departed for the U.S. southern border, in support of U.S. Northern Command’s mission “to protect the territorial integrity of the United States.” READ MORE

Pedestrian bridge sought for Purple Heart Parkway next to upcoming branch library: The library a 16,000-square-foot facility sharing property with the new Animal Control shelter, being built simultaneously. READ MORE

Spring Creek Parkway traffic signal on Trenton Road goes live: The signal will flash until about Feb. 5 to prepare the public for the new intersection. READ MORE

Clarksville Roller Derby shows off skills, welcomes new skaters | PHOTOS: The team practiced drills and skating techniques. They also welcomed new skaters in and helped with learning how to skate. READ MORE

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yesterday in Crime, News

DUI homicide trial: Experts describe high-speed severe trauma, defendant takes stand

Jurors heard detailed medical, crash and toxicology evidence Wednesday as the DUI homicide trial continued for Zachary Schunn in Clarksville.

yesterday in News

Clarksville Police entry-level pay for officers increasing from $47K to $57K

Facing increased competition from nearby communities, the Clarksville Police Department is increasing entry-level pay for officers.

The current VA Clarksville Clinic. (Lee Erwin)

yesterday in Business, Military, News

VA Clinic developer looks to start moving dirt this summer, open by 2030

The RPC recommended approval for VA Clinic rezone on Tuesday, while a member of the development team shared additional project details.

Aerial photo of progress on Spring Creek Parkway as of March 25, 2026. Shown is the bridge over Spring Creek, looking southeast toward Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, with Walmart at left and Kohls at right. (City of Clarksville, contributed)

yesterday in News

City of Clarksville’s transportation master plan reaches 5-year anniversary

Five years ago this Spring, the City of Clarksville’s master plan for transportation improvements was adopted.

Attendees holding signs up toward the board at the CMCSS formal school board meeting on March 24, 2026. (Jazmin Logan)

Tuesday in Education, News

CMCSS School Board faces criticism after teacher admits showing nude photos to student

Community members pressed the CMCSS board for transparency Tuesday, the first meeting since a teacher admitted showing nude photos of himself to a 17-year-old student.