CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City Council has approved on first reading a rezoning of land for the planned Encompass Health rehabilitation hospital.
The property is on the southern frontage of Athletic Avenue at the southeast corner of Athletic Avenue and Dunlop Lane. The application changes the classification from C-3 (Regional Shopping Center District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), within the planned Freedom Farms development across from Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.
Both the Regional Planning Commission staff and board unanimously recommended approval prior to the council meeting. The ordinance passed 12-1 Thursday night on its first reading. A second vote will be required.
TDOT improvement to Bypass
Also Thursday, the council unanimously approved a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) proposal for safety and road improvements along State Route 12 (the Bypass) spanning from near Queens Bluff Way to near Riverwood Place.
The measure, which previously received favorable recommendation from the Finance Committee, sailed through 13-0 following strong endorsement from Councilman Travis Holleman, who noted the long-overdue nature of the intersection upgrades.
The state-led project brings a new traffic signal, dedicated turn lanes, updated signage, and pavement striping to the heavily traveled Glendale Drive corridor.
Centerstone/CPD grant partnership
The council also unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding between the City of Clarksville and Centerstone to formalize a partnership for a Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team.
Supported by a four-year, $750,000 annual grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the program pairs Centerstone clinicians directly with crisis intervention-trained police officers on-scene to assist youth and adults experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies while reducing unnecessary criminal justice involvement.
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