CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including proposed new rules for data centers, a rescue of starving dogs and the opening of Sprouts.
County OKs tight limits on future data center setbacks, noise, water/power use: The County Commission voted to approve tight zoning restrictions on any future data centers, but with one key change. READ MORE
DNA, cellphone data: 6 takeaways in highway murder trial: Jurors heard evidence testimony as the trial continues in the 2023 shooting death of a 17-year-old on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. READ MORE
Almost 15,000 ballots at midpoint in early voting, on pace to 45% turnout: With early voting for the Nov. 3 election halfway through, the number of people casting ballots is much higher than in 2022. READ MORE
Dozens of starving dogs rescued from Hickman County, brought to Clarksville | PHOTOS: Mikaela’s Mutt Motel is caring for 34 dogs rescued from a Hickman County property and donations are urgently needed. READ MORE
Hickory Wild pushes back on proposed eminent domain of HOA land to connect roads: Montgomery County is looking to acquire a portion of land, through eminent domain, to allow for the continuation of John Duke Tyler Boulevard. READ MORE
What to know as IDB turns attention from Freedom Farms to 69-acre Office Park site: With the announcement of Costco as a next-door neighbor, the Industrial Development Board is now focusing on their Office Park site, with a conference center and hotel. READ MORE
Geno Grubbs, former police leader, City Council member, dies at 77: Eugene “Geno” Grubbs served in leadership roles with the Clarksville Police Department and on the City Council. READ MORE
Shoppers line up before dawn for Sprouts opening | PHOTOS: Despite morning temperatures hovering around 40 degrees, shoppers lined up hours before sunrise Friday for the grand opening of Sprouts Farmers Market. READ MORE
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