CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Crime rate drops in Clarksville for 5th year in row, along with number of crimes: Clarksville is getting safer. And it’s not just the crime rate. While our population is climbing, the actual number of crimes is decreasing. READ MORE
Fort Campbell, 101st Airborne, say goodbye to Major General JP McGee: The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell welcomed its 49th commander Thursday at a change of command ceremony. READ MORE
Stuff the Bus is back again: donate supplies to support local teachers and students: The first day of school is coming up quick, and it’s time for the annual 5 Star Media Group and Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation Stuff the Bus campaign. READ MORE
Demolition proposed for historic home in downtown Clarksville: The Joseph Dunlop Mansion is set to be demolished pending approval from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Historic Zoning Commission and Common Design Review Board. READ MORE
UPDATE: Pedestrian who died after being hit by SUV on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville, has been identified: CPD said the pedestrian injured in the crash on Providence Boulevard has succumbed to her injuries. READ MORE
APSU to offer 1,200 parking spots for F&M Bank Arena events at $20-$30 each: Austin Peay State University will provide up to 1,200 parking spaces in 14 lots during events at the new F&M Bank Arena, but for a price. READ MORE
Lincoln Homes rebuilding plans show modern housing, central green space: Residents got their best look yet at what’s in the plans for rebuilding the Lincoln Homes housing project in Clarksville. READ MORE
Number of dogs found starving, abandoned on rise for rural rescues near Clarksville: Dogs have been found chained to benches, wandering at LBL, starving and diseased – but there are rural rescues fighting to save them. Here are their stories. READ MORE
Clarksville-area teenage musician signs with L.A. music label as her career begins to takeoff: As Sadie Fine prepares to graduate from Clarksville High next year, she is ready to take that next step in her career. READ MORE
Body found in vehicle at Wilma Rudolph Walmart in Clarksville: A body was found in the parking lot at the Walmart on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard this afternoon. READ MORE
More than 4,000 enjoy F&M Bank Arena, Ford Ice Center grand opening in Clarksville | VIDEO: Thousands of Clarksville residents turned out to get their first taste of the F&M Bank Arena, which is now open to the public. Check out the photos and video! READ MORE
Second water treatment plant for Clarksville taking shape on Barge Point Road: In terms of cost, Clarksville’s second water treatment plan is the single-largest public project the city’s history. READ MORE
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