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News in Clarksville: Proposed property tax rate increase, lawsuit filed for veteran, TDOT and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Proposed property tax rate increase, lawsuit filed for veteran, TDOT and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, farmers market, George Henderson, TDOT, Britton Springs. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

Man charged with murder of APSU football player William Hardrick in deadly crash: Court documents have revealed that a man is being charged with the murder of William Hardrick a day following his deadly crash on I-65 South in Limestone County, Alabama. READ MORE

Lawsuit filed for veteran with Alzheimer’s who was knocked out by Guthrie Police officer: Nearly five months have passed since a Silver Alert for George Henderson of Clarksville culminated in his violent arrest, and now a lawsuit has been filed against the Guthrie Police Department. READ MORE

Mayor Pitts proposes 15-cent property tax rate increase, new approach to storm water drainage: The City of Clarksville posted the proposed 2026 fiscal year budget on its website Friday. It includes a letter from Mayor Joe Pitts in which he highlighted a proposed property tax increase of 15 cents, along with storm water drainage projects. READ MORE

TDOT’s 10-year plan includes widening of I-24, Trenton Road, Rossview Road: The Tennessee Department of Transportation released their 10-Year Project Plan this week, which included several key projects here in Clarksville-Montgomery County. READ MORE

CMCSS School Board considers adding non-voting student board member: The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board is considering adding an eighth member to the team: a non-voting student board member. READ MORE

Rezoning proposed to add 32 acres to Lisenbee Fields subdivision south of Dover Road: A proposal to rezone more than 30 acres south of Dover Road from agriculture to R-1 single-family residential went before the Montgomery County Commission Monday night. This would allow an extension of the existing Lisenbee Fields neighborhood. READ MORE

Summer farmers markets in Clarksville 2025: Some new summer markets have popped up in Clarksville and Montgomery County. Here’s a list of where you can find local markets for locally sourced vegetables, foods and other goods. READ MORE

Police ask for help identifying vandalism suspect involved in multiple felony incidents: The Clarksville Police Department is actively investigating multiple felony incidents that occurred between April 18 and April 25 in Clarksville. READ MORE

Britton Springs residents share ideas for future of their neighborhood: Residents of the Britton Springs neighborhood recently got a chance to share what they wanted to see in future plans for their area of town. READ MORE

Burglars steal common powertrain controller modules from 4 vehicles in Clarksville: The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a string of vehicle burglaries in April. READ MORE

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News from ClarksvilleNow.com

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.