CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the city finally approving a budget, warrants in the jail death case, and the closing of Poor Man’s Country Club.
City Council OK’s budget with 9-cent property tax rate increase: The City Council finalized the city’s FY 2026-27 budget Thursday night with a property tax rate of $1.01, a 9-cent increase from the previous rate of $0.92. READ MORE
Man who died in jail after K9-involved arrest had warrant related to evading, drug charges: The active warrant that led to the arrest of Darius Chappell shows he was wanted for violation of probation involving drug arrests in 2020 and 2021. READ MORE
Poor Man’s Country Club given last call after 80 years of live music, magic, mischief | PHOTOS: “Clarksville’s oldest neighborhood bar” has announced they are closing in the middle of August. READ MORE
2 Fort Campbell soldiers honored for taking down intoxicated man with loaded gun: Two sergeants with the 101st Airborne Division were recognized by Clarksville Police for subduing an intoxicated man who had a loaded weapon. READ MORE
Man gets max DUI sentence in Tiny Town Road crash that killed young mom: The victim’s mother said she “mourns the future that was stolen” from her daughter as Zachary Schunn received the maximum DUI sentence. READ MORE
Who’s on ballot for city mayor, City Council elections? The State General and City of Clarksville election will be Tuesday, Nov. 3, with city mayor and half the City Council on the ballot. READ MORE
Both defendants now on probation in 2022 fentanyl death of 19-year-old woman: Weeks before her trial date, Hodges pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and received four years of probation. READ MORE
Lane closures coming to Wilma Rudolph Boulevard for utility, roadway work: The city will be conducting utility and road work at Spring Creek Parkway. READ MORE
Soldier caught collecting child pornography from girls as young as 13: A Fort Campbell soldier who lives in Clarksville has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges involving several teenage girls. READ MORE
New restaurant, bakery, coffee shop planned in plaza off Exit 8: Several businesses have begun to market their brands at 1243 Rossview Plaza. READ MORE
Football preview: Midnight practice sets tone for Rossview | VIDEO: Rossview opened preseason practice with a midnight session, setting the tone for head coach Stratie Young’s second season. READ MORE
3 things that must happen for Govs football to contend in 2026 | ANALYSIS: The Austin Peay football team has big expectations for the next season, so let’s identify what the team needs to do to contend. READ MORE
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