Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including longer recess times, county budget cuts and a landfill stench solution.
An Emancipation Day block party is planned on August 3 from 5-10 p.m. in Dixon Park.
Contributed commentary by Mandy Gann on reserved parking signs that were recently installed then removed from downtown streets.
The Clarksville Regional Airport hosted the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday.
The incident began when a deputy investigating a stolen vehicle at the B&L Market on College Street tried to make contact with the driver. The deputy got involved in an altercation, and the deputy fired shots.
Clarksville Christian School announced on Thursday, July 18, the hiring of Travis Cocke, who will be taking over as head softball coach for the high school program. Cocke takes over a Lady Centurions softball team who is coming off a season where they finished as state runner-up.
The Tennessee-Kentucky Threshermen’s Association 54th annual Steam Threshing Show started Thursday and continues through Saturday at the Bell School grounds in Adams.
Two moms started a push for more recess that took off in Clarksville, and now CMCSS has responded, providing longer breaks for kids starting this fall. Also, the city is going to make sure your (stuff) don’t stink, we’re getting a new DMV, and, ahead of the upcoming concert, Ryan tries to name every Styx hit but runs out of breath.