CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Oliver wins sheriff, Golden re-elected, 3 commissioners unseated: Here are voting results for the Montgomery County General Election, with mayor, sheriff, County Commission and School Board on the ballot. READ MORE
- ‘It’s an ecstatic feeling’: Mike Oliver elected sheriff | PHOTOS
- ‘They have to come to us now’: Democrats win majority in County Commission
- ‘It’s an honor to keep serving’: Golden re-elected as County mayor
- How county voted in governor, Congress, Senate primaries
- 14 candidates sail through county election unopposed
Clarksville City Council rejects rollback of $3.3 million in sales taxes for schools: The City Council voted down a proposal to rollback the money; however, it was narrowly approved before one council member changed their vote. READ MORE
Temporary restraining order granted to stop city taking over Ajax Turner Senior Center: A temporary restraining order has been granted in the case of Ajax Turner 50+ Center non-profit vs. the City of Clarksville, Mayor Joe Pitts, among other defendants. READ MORE
Updated plans for Lincoln Homes redevelopment include look at new, renovated units: The Clarksville Housing Authority provided an update on the Lincoln Homes plans to the City Council, showing what new and renovated buildings will look like. READ MORE
City Council postpones future of Clarksville’s Parking Commission until October: The council voted once again to defer an ordinance that looked to abolish the city’s Parking Commission after several at-length conversations over the last several weeks. READ MORE
Consultant found ‘no revenue scenario’ of paid parking can cover city’s $25 million garage: A consultant doing a parking study for the City of Clarksville back in 2023 said there is no paid parking scenario that can cover the city’s new $25 million parking garage. READ MORE
Sign language interpreters proposed for Montgomery County Commission meetings: ADA compliance issues were brought up during the Montgomery County Commission meeting Monday, with proposals for sign language interpreters. READ MORE
Nashville Kats, Albany Firebirds set for AF1 championship game on Saturday: The Nashville Kats will be going up against the defending champs in the Arena Crown championship game on Saturday, Aug. 8. Here’s what fans should expect. READ MORE
Former Northeast High teacher takes plea, gets 9 years for statutory rape of 17-year-old: A former Northeast High School teacher has been sentenced to serve nine years in state prison after pleading guilty to statutory rape by an authority figure. READ MORE
Circle these Fridays: Must-watch game every week of Clarksville-area football season: As another highly anticipated football season approaches in Clarksville, here are the biggest games in Montgomery County to watch each week of the 2026 season. READ MORE
Why Austin Peay football shouldn’t be counted out against Vanderbilt in 2026 | ANALYSIS: The Austin Peay football team has a huge matchup with Vanderbilt, and you shouldn’t count the Govs out. READ MORE
Freedom Elementary opens its doors for first day of school | PHOTOS: Students were welcomed Wednesday morning for the first half-day at the new Freedom Elementary School. READ MORE
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