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News in Clarksville: Stormwater improvements, students back to school, Hankook donation and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Stormwater improvements, students back to school, Hankook donation and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, students back to school, demolition, stormwater improvements, Granny’s Soul Food. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

Montgomery County to spend $2 million on stormwater improvements near Dunlop Lane, Farmington: Montgomery County Government looking to allocate $2 million toward stormwater improvements near Exit 8. READ MORE

Clarksville-Montgomery County students welcomed back to school | PHOTOS: Students at Clarksville High School had their first day of the 2025-26 school year and were met by cheerleaders. READ MORE

Long-empty Gill-Masonic Lodge demolished in downtown Clarksville | VIDEO: The 150-year-old Gill-Masonic Lodge building at 631 Franklin St. was torn down Friday morning. READ MORE

Hankook donating $10,000 for thermal imaging cameras for Montgomery County Fire Service: Hankook looks to donate $10,000 toward some much-needed equipment to help find victims and identify hot spots. READ MORE

Granny’s Soul Food expands with new location on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard | PHOTOS: Granny’s opened in 2022 on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Three years later, they are expanding their reach to a second location. READ MORE

Yet another mistrial in home invasion, kidnapping, murder case: On the last day of Timothy Lebrone Williams’ murder and kidnapping re-trial, Judge William Goodman declared a second mistrial, this time because of a split jury. READ MORE

Outlaw Road reopens, Dunbar Road paving complete in Woodlawn: Repaving and repainting of Outlaw Road is complete, and the road is officially open to traffic in west Montgomery County. READ MORE

Ice cream in Clarksville: 7 shops where you can find the best scoops: Clarksville has a lot of options to get a good scoop. Here are seven ice cream shops to check out, then vote for Clarksville’s Best! READ MORE

Rossview High School football entering new era under head coach Stratie Young | PHOTOS: After eight years under Todd Hood, Rossview High School football will be led by head coach Stratie Young. READ MORE

Clarksville Conversations: Fire Chief Michael Rios on move toward paid county firefighters | PODCAST: In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon interviews Montgomery County Fire Chief Michael Rios. 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.