CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a decline in crime, the Faculty Senate responds to a professor’s suspension, and the Nashville Kats announcement.
How safe is Clarksville? Crime rate and total crimes decline for 7th year in row: It isn’t just the crime rate that’s down in our fast-growing city: TBI statistics show that even as the population climbs, our total number of crimes in Clarksville is down as well. READ MORE
APSU Faculty Senate responds to actions against tenured professor in Charlie Kirk case: The Faculty Senate considered but rejected a vote of no-confidence in the university president over the termination-turned-suspension of professor Darren Michael. READ MORE
Fort Campbell adds 3 spas to off-limits list for soldiers: The newest list of off-limits establishments includes 21 Clarksville operations, from bars and motels to car repair shops. READ MORE
Nashville Kats moving to Clarksville for 2026 arena football season: F&M Bank Arena will host the team’s home games beginning with 2026. READ MORE
School Board approves adding middle school wrestling to 2026-27 budget: After postponing their decision in August, the board narrowly approved the wrestling proposal. READ MORE
Rezoning proposed to turn rundown trailer park into mixed-use development | PHOTOS: More than 14 acres off Trenton Road is proposed for rezoning in an effort to transition an old, rundown trailer park. READ MORE
Public Wi-Fi expansion coming to county parks, parking lots: New public Wi-Fi expansions are coming to RichEllen Park, Woodlawn Park and Downtown Commons, thanks to a $100,000 grant. READ MORE
When leaves will change color for autumn, and best places to see them: The fall foliage forecasts are in, and Clarksville should see the leaves begin to change color in a few weeks. Here are the best places to see them. READ MORE
‘Everything to make you smile’: Eggs Up Grill opens on Tiny Town Road | PHOTOS: Eggs Up Grill hopes to be a restaurant where anybody can come have a good time, while also enjoying all-morning breakfast. READ MORE
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