CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for a big new retail space on Tiny Town, a city budget debate and a dismissed murder charge.
178,000-square-foot building planned for national retailer on Tiny Town Road: Site plans have been submitted for Autumnwood Farms Retail next to the new TriStar Clarksville Hospital. READ MORE
City Council rejects budget for third time, says no to Mason Rudolph partnership: The council voted to disapprove the proposed, amended budget with a property tax rate of $1.03. READ MORE
Murder charge dismissed for one defendant in 2017 Mitchell Street shooting: Nearly 10 years after the Clarksville homicide, one defendant’s charge was dismissed while two others remain set for trial. READ MORE
Study finds Clarksville in top 25 of ‘boomtown’ rankings: Tennessee is made up of several “boomtowns,” cities that stand out for attracting people, investment and development at a pace that sets them apart. READ MORE
Doctor charged with fraud, issuing over 1 million pills in prescription scheme: Federal prosecutors say a Clarksville doctor engaged in a years-long drug prescribing scheme. READ MORE
Housing Authority explores tiny homes for veterans, discovers lapse in grant reporting: The CHA recently reported progress on work‑order backlogs, upcoming evictions, and a regional partnership to build tiny homes for veterans. READ MORE
Council member pushes for vote on Ajax Turner Senior Center, mayor says it’s out of order: A resolution was introduced to require council approval for the termination of the lease agreement. READ MORE
Kitten trapped in storm drain rescued after 3-day effort | PHOTOS, VIDEO: A kitten rescued from a storm drain after a three-day effort is now safe and recovering in a foster home. READ MORE
10 worst disasters in Clarksville history, from Great Fire of 1878 to 2023 tornado: In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are the 10 worst disasters to hit Clarksville. READ MORE
Sesame Street Live production coming with ‘Elmo’s Got the Moves’: The all-new Sesame Street Live production, is coming later this year to F&M Bank Arena. READ MORE
Meet the 2026 Clarksville Now All-Area Baseball Team | PHOTOS: Let’s take a look at some of the top individuals over the course of the 2025-26 high school baseball season READ MORE
Fletch is back on Beaver 100.3 morning show, with ‘supervision’ from Ruthanna: Beaver 100.3 veteran Fletch is back on the air, waking up with Clarksville and Hopkinsville listeners. READ MORE
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