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News in Clarksville: Murder conspiracy charges, sand pit moving, Exit 8 grocery and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Murder conspiracy charges, sand pit moving, Exit 8 grocery and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, sandpit on Riverside Drive, Bryan Perry, Memorial Drive Extension plans, and dove release for fallen soldiers. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

Sand pit and barge port on Riverside getting new location: For decades, riverfront development has been interrupted by the large sand pit and barge port, creating traffic problems on Riverside Drive. This deal will help move it to a new spot. READ MORE

Man indicted on 44 counts, including conspiracy to murder government officials: A Clarksville man is charged by a federal grand jury of threatening to kill immigrants and “go to war” against the American government. READ MORE

Grocery, pharmacy coming to Rossview Road near Exit 8, plus Waffle House: The plan is designed to meet the needs of the growing neighborhoods in the area and hundreds of employees in the industrial park. READ MORE

16-year-old homicide suspect arrested: The suspect from the shooting that occurred on Parkway Place on June 4 is in custody. READ MORE

Neighbors push for alternative to $26.5 million widening of Memorial Extension: The city plans to widen Memorial Drive between Richview Road and MLK Parkway, but an alternative plan has emerged that would cut a new road through the area. READ MORE

From Whitfield roundabout to Memorial widening, updates on 10 road projects: The City of Clarksville has 10 key road projects in the works as the second quarter of 2023 comes to an end. READ MORE

Local business reimburses family $4,000 for bringing 184 lockers to Northeast High: The business owner said he saw an opportunity to help someone who went out of their way for his alma mater. READ MORE

Frosty Morn funding targeted as City Council takes first vote on 2024 budget: The proposal would have moved $2 million from Frosty Morn to Needmore Road, but the Street Department says it doesn’t need that money yet. READ MORE

County OKs budget with $62.5 million in capital projects, taxes at same rate: The County Commission finalized the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. READ MORE

Army veteran walks over 1,500 miles, releases doves for fallen and wounded soldiers: Jack Huffman is over 800 miles into his journey to raise awareness and money. READ MORE

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Solar farm off Exit 8 in Clarksville on Oct. 31, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)

yesterday in News

Solar farms lighting up homes, leading clean energy push in Clarksville | VIDEO, PHOTOS

CDE Lightband reports its two solar farms are meeting expectations, generating enough for nearly 1,000 homes while keeping rates steady and improving air quality.

Kroger Marketplace

yesterday in Business, News

Grand opening this week for 123,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace in Clarksville

Kroger will hold the grand opening of their fourth store in Clarksville – this one a larger Marketplace location – on Wednesday, Nov. 5

Sunday in Business, News

Hankook battery plant in ‘significant noncompliance’ for lead discharge, implements solution

The Hankook & Company ES America battery plant has been found to be in “significant noncompliance” for violating their average monthly limit on the discharge of lead.

Sunday in News, Weather

Work week weather: Mild start to week before rain chances return in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: The work week begins with cool mornings and plenty of sunshine.

Sunday in Crime, News

City Council weighs new oral drug testing devices for Clarksville Police

The saliva-based device would allow Clarksville Police road tests for amphetamines, oxycodone, opiates, methamphetamine, cannabis, and cocaine.