CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
‘When he loved you, he loved you hard’: Family of King Mao shooting victim remembers his love: For many, the Chinese restaurant at the corner of a shopping center on Needmore Road is just another place to get their favorite Asian cuisines. But for Rachael Stephens, it’s the place where her son clocked in to work, and never clocked out. READ MORE
LivSmart Studios by Hilton hotel for long-term stays proposed for Clarksville in 2027: A new hotel concept is planned in Clarksville with LivSmart Studios by Hilton. It’s a new brand for the company and focuses on long-term stays for those travelling for work. However, short-term stays are welcomed as well. READ MORE
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville: A motorcyclist was killed late Thursday night in a single-vehicle crash on Providence Boulevard. READ MORE
Police seek help identifying suspects involved in vehicle burglary, identity theft: The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several suspects involved in a vehicle burglary and identify theft case. READ MORE
Soil problems to cost county another $600,000 at site of new Animal Control and branch library: The Montgomery County Budget Committee has approved additional funding for construction costs related to the new Animal Control center and branch library building being built at 435 Jordan Road. READ MORE
Out of Darkness Walk set for mid-September to bring awareness to suicide prevention: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is holding its Out of Darkness Walk in Clarksville on Saturday, Sept. 14, on the campus of Austin Peay State University. READ MORE
Northwest High running back earns Player of the Week after scoring four touchdowns in week one: Northwest High running back Bricen Moore has earned Clarksville Now Player of the Week for week one of the 2024-25 regular season. Moore scored four touchdowns against the Fort Campbell Falcons this past Friday, which led to a 35-16 Viking victory. READ MORE
Check out new Clarksville Now High School Scoreboard with live game results: Starting with this high school football season, a new feature on Clarksville Now will keep you informed all night on live scores from all the local teams. READ MORE
Construction truck sinks into large hole at City Hall parking lot in Clarksville: A large construction industry truck passed through the lower portion of the City Hall parking lot next to Main Street on Wednesday afternoon, when the truck sank into a large hole formed under its own weigh. READ MORE
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