CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Booms, bangs and lost collars: Montgomery County preparing for annual surge in missing pets on Fourth of July: While many people are bracing themselves for dazzling fireworks shows, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control, along with other shelters across the nation, are bracing for an annual surge in missing animal reports. READ MORE
Disgruntled ex-employee with gas cans threatens to ‘burn this place to the ground’: Clarksville Police arrested a man last month who walked into his former place of employment holding gas cans and threatened to burn it down. READ MORE
Clarksville Gas and Water’s odor-reducing thermal dryer project pushed back until September: The city Gas & Water Department’s thermal dryer project has been pushed back until September due to several delays, including one that wound up saving the city millions of dollars. READ MORE
Fire Fighters Association, Mayor Joe Pitts on push to increase pay following budget season: 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. READ MORE
Clarksville’s Best 2025 nominations open today: Tell us your favorite local restaurants and shops: Who has Clarksville’s best pizza? 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
KoKo Boba Tea brings handcrafted flavors to Clarksville with side of heart: Locally brewed and community inspired, KoKo Boba Tea is a Tennessee original tea room that brings handcrafted flavors to Clarksville, with a side of heart. READ MORE
Tap This opens downtown with Clarksville’s first self-serve beer tap wall: Located in the heart of Clarksville on Public Square, Tap This offers an experience never seen before in the city: a self-serve tap wall. READ MORE
Police ask for public’s help identifying suspect involved in shooting behind Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard: The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting behind the Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard. READ MORE
‘This is an exciting, landmark moment’: Clarksville breaks ground on Red River Pedestrian Bridge Project: The City of Clarksville held a groundbreaking ceremony of the Red River Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday to celebrate the long-anticipated project. READ MORE
West Creek High girls’ wrestling coach honored with TSSAA Coach of the Year Award: West Creek High’s Brock Budesheim has been named the recipient of the TSSAA Girls’ Wrestling Coach of the Year Award following a historic season with the Coyotes. READ MORE
Miss Tennessee USA 2025 pageant winners crowned in Clarksville: Madison Kunst, Miss Madison County, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2025 Saturday evening at Austin Peay State University. She will represent Tennessee at the Miss USA pageant this fall. READ MORE
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