CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Buc-ee’s withdraws site review, couldn’t come to terms over necessary traffic improvements: After months of anticipation, Buc-ee’s Travel Center has withdrawn their site review after failing to come to terms with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. READ MORE
Justin Moore speaks on upcoming performance at F&M Bank Arena: Justin Moore prepares to take the stage at F&M Bank arena for the event center’s first concert and speaks to Clarksville Now of his love for America, music and patriotism. READ MORE
Land acquisition for new CMCSS elementary school approved, preferred site off Fort Campbell Blvd.: The Montgomery County Commission passed a resolution enabling the county to purchase land to build another, unnamed CMCSS elementary school. READ MORE
A winged wedding crasher takes over a bride’s photoshoot: A 10-year-old Lorikeet had been up to during the three days she was gone, her adventure came to a sudden end when she flew into a bride’s photoshoot during her wedding. READ MORE
Inside look at the weapons detection system at Northwest Highschool | VIDEO: The new weapons detection system at Northwest Highschool is in full operation, and CMCSS spokesman, Anthony Johnson, speaks on the overall success for the system. READ MORE
Motorcycle Cannonball makes cross-country stop in Clarksville: The Motorcycle Cannonball made a stop at Appleton Harley-Davidson in Clarksville Monday on its 3,800-mile cross-country journey from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Oceanside, California. READ MORE
34th Riverfest goes out in style: live music, shopping and the Regatta: Riverfest was Clarksville’s longest running community festival, which brought around 30,000 people to the Banks of the Cumberland River. READ MORE
Rossview High tight end named Player of the Week after totaling 150 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns: Rossview High tight end Collin Michael has been named Clarksville Now Player of the Week for his performance on Sept. 8. READ MORE