CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the plans for Costco at Freedom Farms, school bus crash medical bills and a look inside the new TVA plant.
Costco planned to anchor 220-acre Freedom Farms: Costco is planning to open as the anchor tenant for Freedom Farms, between Governor’s Square Mall and Interstate 24. READ MORE
- Costco plan: $21.5M performance incentive, alternative I-24 exits, Trader Joe’s in sights
- Who do you want to see move into Freedom Farms? | POLL
- 6 things to know about Costco, from incentive plan to traffic prep
Families call out CMCSS over unpaid medical bills from fatal school bus crash: One family told the School Board they’re facing more than $200,000 in unpaid bills, and the board has ignored their calls for help. READ MORE
Ajax Turner Senior Center board splits, takes conflicting votes, starts over: After a set of meetings in which two versions of the board took conflicting actions, the City of Clarksville provided an update on its plans. READ MORE
City of Clarksville to try again on rollback of sales taxes for schools: The plan is to recapture around $3.3 million per year in local option sales taxes paid by the city to the school system. READ MORE
Q-Up the Classroom raises $48,480 for Teacher Warehouse, thanks to matching donor: The third Q-Up the Classroom radiothon helps the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation buy back-to-school supplies. READ MORE
Inside TVA’s Cumberland natural gas plant as construction nears completion | VIDEO: Tennessee Valley Authority provided an inside look at construction of the Cumberland Combined Cycle natural gas plant. READ MORE
Path to opening night: ACT Authority rolls out timeline for Performing Arts Center: The Performing Arts Center is expected to open in the fall of 2028. Here’s the timeline provided to the Arts, Culture & Tourism Authority board. READ MORE
Kathy’s Pampered Paws back in business after rebuilding from 2023 tornado | PHOTOS: What was once rubble is now a two-story pet care facility. Kathy’s Pampered Paws is reopening less than three years after a tornado destroyed its building. READ MORE
Arapaap restaurant on Main Street in downtown closing: Arapaap, located at 100 Main St., has announced plans to close after five years of serving the community. READ MORE
Austin Peay football ranks 3rd in UAC preseason coaches’ poll: The Austin Peay football team received plenty of recognition at the 2026 UAC Media Days. READ MORE
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