CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Parking garage at arena may open without need for county funds: Through a deal with Millan Holdings for naming rights and an operating agreement, Montgomery County may end up not having to use any county money to build the F&M Bank Arena parking garage. READ MORE
County clearing trail for greenway, hoping to connect Clarksville, Ashland City: Currently, the trail is under construction near the end of Jarrell Ridge Road, and the plan is to build it out all the way down to Cheatham Dam. READ MORE
New proposal would return power to School Board to add, amend policies: It’s been 20 years since the School Board adopted a governance model that delegated much of their authority to the director of schools. Now, a proposal is on the table that would return some of that authority to the board. READ MORE
County rejects adding medical marijuana to Legislative Agenda wish list: The County Commission discussed adding the legalization of medical marijuana to the 2025 Legislative Agenda before ultimately voting down the proposal. The agenda is instead focused on infrastructure needs. READ MORE
5 dogs rescued from burning home on Bryant Hollow Road in Cunningham: Two occupants escaped with their pets and took shelter at a neighbor’s house. READ MORE
Group speaks out against school vouchers ahead of governor’s call for special session: A group opposed to a move to expand school vouchers in Tennessee hosted a news conference urging local and state leaders to reject the measure, which would fund private schools with taxpayer dollars. READ MORE
Special Ops veterans to row 2,800 miles across Pacific Ocean to fight veteran suicide: Formerly members of the Special Operations U.S. Army 1-75th Ranger Regiment, the men will be competing in The World’s Toughest Row. READ MORE
Welcome to canball, Barksdale Elementary School’s favorite sport for over 40 years: Canball was invented at Barksdale by PE teacher Sandra Davis in the mid-1970s, and it continues today, culminating each year in a canball championship. READ MORE
Clarksville Academy freshman named Player of the Week: Layla Clark scored 13 points, shot 50% from the field, which included shooting 67% from three-point range. READ MORE
Outdoor Expo coming up this month with animals, fishing, archery, boat displays: The Outdoor Expo is a two-day event that brings the top regional outdoor vendors under one roof. Last year’s expo drew over 1,600 attendees. READ MORE
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