CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
10-story building, Millan Center, planned downtown: A massive mixed-use development is headed for downtown, and it will become Clarksville’s tallest building. READ MORE
EV supplier to bring 68 high-wage jobs in $70 million project: EV battery manufacturing is ramping up in Clarksville, with big announcements from LG Chem and Microvast. Now, another company is looking to join the effort, bringing big benefits to the local work force. READ MORE
Skyline 500, Clarksville’s first rooftop bar, opens this week: The rooftop bar on the top of Shelby’s Trio will feature signature drinks, tapas and more. Here’s a video tour. READ MORE
Woodson found not guilty in home invasion that left intruder, victim dead: The lone suspect who didn’t take a plea in a 2021 home invasion slaying on Dandelion Drive has been found not guilty by a jury. READ MORE
IDB enters into option agreement with developer for convention center: The 69-acre site for the planned convention center is just northeast of Tennova Healthcare, where the developer will also build a hotel. READ MORE
Motorcyclist dies from injuries in wreck on Providence Boulevard: The minivan turned in front of the motorcycle near Plum Street, and the motorcyclist has died from his injuries. READ MORE
Duke’s Thai Food returns, with famous pad Thai, fried rice, spring rolls: The beloved Thai restaurant on Kraft Street closed years ago when Duke retired and moved to Florida. But she’s back! READ MORE
Bed Bath & Beyond closing in Clarksville along with over 250 stores nationwide: A household retailer is closing doors as part of a nationwide initiative to cut their brick-and-mortar operations in half. READ MORE
County still plans to ‘bring Stokes Field alive’ despite collapse of Northwest Little League: After more than 50 years of fielding teams, the Northwest Little League has disbanded. But that won’t stop the county’s plans to revitalize the ballpark. READ MORE
Rossview, CHS girls finish 2nd and 3rd in TSSAA Dual State Wrestling Tournament: Three teams from Clarksville competed in the TSSAA Dual State Tournament at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park. READ MORE
Fort Campbell senior guard leaves it all on court to earn Player of the Week: The Eagles didn’t have a lot of things go their way against Hopkinsville, but one bright spot was this forward who scored 45% of his team’s points. READ MORE
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