CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
2 charter schools apply to open in Clarksville-Montgomery County for 2023-24: The two schools, if approved, would be the first charter schools in the district. READ MORE
On the issues: Republican candidates for County mayor: Wes Golden and Wallace Redd talk about school construction needs, growth and the arena. READ MORE
Predators CEO: F&M Bank Arena will open with 60-100 events ‘locked in’ per year: Sean Henry told the Chamber of Commerce the arena will open July 1, 2023, and will be active every other night. READ MORE
VP of Student Affairs at APSU placed on administrative leave: A member of the president’s Cabinet at APSU, he was put on leave until further notice. READ MORE
E-911, City Dispatch consolidation project falls through: The decision to keep the departments separate was made by the police chief. READ MORE
Woman pleads to 2nd-degree murder for injecting boyfriend with fentanyl mix: She called police to the scene, where her boyfriend was unresponsive. READ MORE
New downtown parking rate set at 25 cents for 10 minutes: The Parking Commission has approved new rates, which will be used in restored analog meters. READ MORE
Frosty Morn and other projects go back to City Council for funding, without new parking garage: Several projects are going back for approval, but a new parking garage is off the table for now. READ MORE
Ukrainian flag may be added to McGregor Park display, thanks to Clarksville Rotary Club: The last addition to the Avenue of Flags was in 2019, with the Chinese flag. READ MORE
Blackhorse Pub & Brewery, closed for a year after fire, reopens: The downtown favorite is back after a year being closed for repairs. READ MORE
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