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News in Clarksville: Lawsuit over Dunlop Mansion, DUI homicide arrest, Honey Baked Ham coming and other top stories

News in Clarksville: Lawsuit over Dunlop Mansion, DUI homicide arrest, Honey Baked Ham coming and other top stories

Clockwise from the top left, Dunlop Mansion, fatal wreck, Honey Baked Ham and Bert Kreischer. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

Dunlop Mansion’s new owner sues city to get demolition permit: The new owners, after trying for months to get a permit, are taking the city to court for the right to demolish the building downtown on Madison Street. READ MORE

Man with 4 previous DUI arrests pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in 2021 Clarksville wreck: After being arrested 4 times in the past for DUIs, a man from Warren County is now carrying out his prison sentence for a 2021 fatal car crash here in Clarksville. READ MORE

Honey Baked Ham restaurant coming to Clarksville in spring 2024: Honey Baked Ham has had a location in Clarksville before, one that opened seasonally. This one will be open year-round and with a dine-in menu. READ MORE

Stabbing suspects from Murfreesboro caught after chase, using plate-reader technology: The three are accused of “violently and brutally” attacking and stabbing a man in Murfreesboro. Their vehicle was picked up by a camera in Montgomery County. READ MORE

WWE NXT Vengeance Day, comedian Bert Kreischer announced for F&M Bank Arena: Comedian Bert Kreischer will be the new arena’s first comedy show, and the NXT Vengeance Day will be its first wresting event. READ MORE

Help local kids have a merry Christmas through 5 Star Media Group Toy Drive: Looking for a way to help others this Christmas? You can donate toys through our annual 5 Star Media Group Toy Drive, taking place at several locations around town. READ MORE

Erin’s Farm offers 8 acres of Christmas trees, plus handmade wreaths: This family operation has been growing trees since 1991. READ MORE

Clarksville Now All-Area Football Team: Meet the selections and Player of the Year: With the conclusion of the 2023-24 high school football season, it’s time to honor players representing Montgomery County schools. READ MORE

Clarksville Academy guard earns Player of the Week after lighting it up from 3-point range: She dropped 27 points and 8 rebounds in a Clarksville Academy game against Rossview High last week. READ MORE

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A proposed redevelopment of Frosty Morn for senior housing (Contributed, City of Clarksville)

yesterday in News

Affordable senior housing proposed for Frosty Morn redevelopment, with 65 units

A special session meeting has been scheduled for the City Council to discuss a lease agreement for the development of affordable senior housing at Frosty Morn.

yesterday in News

Family of girl killed in school bus crash files lawsuit against CMCSS, bus driver

The family of one of the girls killed in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash is filing a lawsuit against the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

Rustom Khouri addressing the Clarksville City Council on April 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)

yesterday in News

‘I know it’s been a long road’: City Council OKs rezoning for new, 4-story VA Clinic

The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a 61-acre site rezone, which was recently selected as the location for Clarksville’s new VA Clinic.

Water overflowing near the intersection of Old Russellville Pike and Dunbar Cave Road in February 2025. (Jim Knoll contributed)

Thursday in News

Old Russellville Pike rezoning approved, RJ Corman to clean up debris near tracks

The City Council narrowly approved the second reading of a rezoning that will transition more than 10 acres on Old Russellville Pike.

Checkers location. (Contributed by Allie Nowak with All Points Public Relations)

Thursday in Business, News

Checkers returns to Clarksville with location on Fort Campbell Boulevard

Checkers and Rally’s has announced they are opening a new fast food restaurant on April 7 on Fort Campbell Boulevard.