CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Clarksville among 25 fastest growing cities in national report, growing 15% in 5 years: Smart Asset examined US population data from 344 of the largest cities in the nation to determine which cities had the highest growth rate from 2017 to 2022. READ MORE
2 arrested after gunfire at apartment complex off Ashland City Road: Witnesses reported hearing rapid-fire gunshots, and police set up a perimeter at the apartments. READ MORE
Chamber of Commerce urges state to widen Interstate 24 in Legislative Agenda: Clarksville business leaders are urging the state to widen I-24 from the Kentucky state line to Nashville as quickly as possible. They have other priorities too. READ MORE
10 veterans who made a difference: In recognition of Veterans Day 2023, here are 10 veterans who have made a difference in Clarksville this year. READ MORE
State Rep. Curtis Johnson announces he won’t seek reelection: Tennessee House Deputy Speaker Curtis Johnson announced he won’t be running for reelection once his term of office expires in November 2024. READ MORE
Weapons detection system expansion to Rossview raises questions from County Commission: With information in hand from trying the system at Northwest High, the next school up is Rossview High. But county leaders have questions about expanding. READ MORE
School rezoning plans for Kirkwood Elementary to be released: Conversations about rezoning the school system to accommodate the new elementary school are kicking off next week with informal virtual public meetings. READ MORE
Last Train to Clarksville mural unveiled on old train bridge downtown: Have you seen this cool new mural downtown? It’s called “Last Train to Clarksville.” READ MORE
Racecar driver Tony Schumacher on what it’s like to drive over 336 mph | PODCAST: Schumacher only works for six minutes a year. But he spends the rest of the year in preparation for those critical six minutes. He’s now driving for Clarksville-based JCM Racing. READ MORE
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