CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
City of Clarksville and Montgomery County hold Independence Day celebration: The City of Clarksville held their annual Independence Day celebration at Liberty Park on Wednesday, July 3, along with some help from the Montgomery County, who served as the co-sponsor. READ MORE
Former Clarksville school nurse faces almost 100 state charges relating to child pornography: A former school nurse at Northeast High School pled guilty to federal charges of creating and distributing child pornography in 2022. Now, he is being faced with almost 100 charges for child pornography by the state of Tennessee. READ MORE
Clarksville’s Best 2024 nominations open today: Tell us your favorite local restaurants and shops: Who has Clarksville’s best burger? Who is Clarksville’s best real estate agent? Which school is Clarksville’s best? That’s up to you, and best of all, it’s free to enter, free to vote and free to win! READ MORE
Suspect vehicle flees traffic stop, crashes into several other vehicles during pursuit: In the late evening of July 1, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assisted another law enforcement entity attempting to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation. However, the vehicle ended up fleeing, and striking several other vehicles in the pursuit. READ MORE
County Commission set to hear proposed 2024-25 budget with property tax rate set at $2.18: The Montgomery County Commission will be presented with the proposed 2024-25 budget on Monday, July 8, which includes a proposal to increase the property tax from the certified rate to $2.18 per $100 of assessed value. READ MORE
Doctor put on probation by state board over opioid prescriptions, Clarksville clinic raided by TBI, DEA: A family medicine doctor’s clinic was raided by federal law enforcement last week, one month after he was placed on probation by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. READ MORE
Former APSU men’s basketball guard DeeDee Smith named Clarksville Academy boys’ basketball coach: Clarksville Academy athletics announced in a press release on Wednesday, July 3, that former Austin Peay State University men’s basketball guard, DeeDee Smith, is set to become the new boys’ basketball head coach for the 2024-25 season. READ MORE
Summer fun guide 2024: Festivals, movies, concerts and events coming up in Clarksville: This summer will be one for the books, and we’re here to help ensure that! Here are some of the upcoming activities in Clarksville for the end of spring through this summer, ending Sept. 22. READ MORE
Police ask for public’s help identifying suspects involved in vehicle burglaries, identity theft: The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several suspects involved in two vehicle burglaries and an identity theft case. READ MORE
Fort Campbell High School football looks to take next step during 2024-25 season: The Fort Campbell High School football team held a uniform reveal for the 2024 season, unveiling over 20 uniform combinations for the Falcons this fall. This reveal sent a message from the program, this isn’t the same team from years’ past. READ MORE
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