CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
TriStar plans to bring 68-bed hospital to Tiny Town Road | PHOTOS: TriStar Health, part of HCA Healthcare, announced it is seeking approval to bring a full service hospital to Clarksville. This is the second hospital announcement in recent weeks, following Saint Thomas Ascension’s on May 15. READ MORE
1 dead, 2 seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash on Purple Heart Parkway: One of the passengers involved in the two-vehicle crash has died as a result of his injuries, and one remains in critical condition. READ MORE
Spring Creek Parkway Phase 2 about to begin, connecting Trenton Road to Wilma Rudolph Blvd.: Following the completion of the first phase earlier this year, the Clarksville Street Department has now begun construction for Phase 2, which isn’t expected to be completed until 2027. READ MORE
Performing Arts Center plan updated to demolish 80-year-old Roxy building, re-create ‘yellow box’ front: An update on the PAC was presented to the Common Design Review Board recently, and it included details of the history of the project, its latest design concept, and the project’s early discoveries. READ MORE
Gov. Bill Lee signs bill by CMCSS moms for 40-minute elementary recess: After two years of pushing for change, a group of moms have seen their efforts produce results: Elementary school students will now have 40 minutes of unstructured, screen-free recess daily. READ MORE
Flo Rida to take Fort Campbell ‘Low’ with free July Fourth concert: Hit-making rapper Flo Rida will be the headliner at Fort Campbell’s 2025 Independence Day Celebration concert and carnival. READ MORE
School Board to add first student member this fall: The CMCSS School Board will be growing in number this fall with the addition of a new, non-voting student board member. READ MORE
Clarksville High announces hiring of new head girls’ basketball coach: Clarksville High Athletics announced the hiring of Ellie Treanton as their new head girls’ basketball coach. The news comes after longtime head coach Brian Rush stepped down after 20 years. READ MORE
Northwest High basketball head coach steps down after 3 years at helm: Vikings head boys basketball coach Thomas Stanley is stepping down after three years in the position. READ MORE
CHS holds make-up graduation for baseball senior class | PHOTOS: The school held a make-up graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 Wildcats baseball players who were unable to attend the original ceremony due to their recent postseason state tournament run. READ MORE
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