CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
County moves to take custodial contract at Fort Campbell, edging out disability employer: Montgomery County taking over GCE’s contract would endanger the livelihood of several dozen GCE employees who have disabilities and are able to work there under a federal program. READ MORE
COVID-19 active cases in Clarksville plateau, almost 9% of county has received a vaccine: The number of active cases has plateaued after weeks of steady decline. Meanwhile vaccine availability has greatly expanded with more pharmacies offering shots. READ MORE
Fanelli’s Deli & Market brings a touch of Upstate New York and Italy to downtown Clarksville: Fanelli’s is the most recent addition to the new, indoor mini-mall City Market at 120 Franklin St. READ MORE
Maintenance man goes above and beyond for nursing home co-workers during snowstorm: The snowstorm a few weeks ago left many stranded in their homes and out of work for a week. But AHC Clarksville was kept running through the work of one maintenance man. READ MORE
Star Spangled Brewing Co. shows off new downtown brewery and taproom: The taproom will feature 10-12 taps featuring local craft beer in what the owner described as a 1970s family camping aesthetic. READ MORE
Principal gets behind wheel to help with bus driver shortage: After noticing that many of her students had to endure long waits after school, the principal at Norman Smith Elementary decided to do something about the bus driver shortage: She became a certified driver. READ MORE
Fire destroys home on Lafayette Road: Four people were in the home when the fire started, and one of them – a pregnant woman – had to be treated for smoke inhalation. Seven pets died in the fire. READ MORE
Fire on Dotsonville Road: A family lost a home, a car and a pet dog in a huge fire on Dotsonville Road. No one home at the time. READ MORE
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