In the aftermath of the fiscal year 2026 budget approval on Thursday, Clarksville Now reached out to the 3180 Clarksville Fire Fighters Association, as well as Mayor Joe Pitts, on what happens next with the push for an increase in firefighter pay.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County area is expected to begin work week weather with a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday, while there is a slight chance of storms on Independence Day as well.
The 5th annual Bulls, Booms and Burgers event was held on Saturday night where audience members experienced an exhilarating night of some of the best bulls vs. the best bull riders in the world, along with some freestyle bullfighting action.
Two days after the City Council passed the first reading of the fiscal year 2026 budget, they returned to council chambers on Thursday where they approved the second reading of the budget in a matter of minutes.
The City Council will soon consider three ordinances to address the need for affordable housing for families in Clarksville.
After the Clarksville City Council rejected the fiscal year 2025-26 budget last week, city officials returned to the drawing board and came up a new proposal, which was approved Tuesday.
When the City of Clarksville leaders introduced the 2026 budget, they spoke about stormwater drainage being a short- and long-term priority. During the City Council meeting this week, Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins expanded on the city’s plans.
The Clarksville City Council met on Tuesday for their first vote on the proposed budget, which includes a property tax increase.