CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Mark Green resigning from Congress after House finishes budget bill: Green of Clarksville, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, is resigning less than a year after his last re-election. READ MORE
1 soldier killed, 1 injured in helicopter accident on Fort Campbell: The 101st Airborne Division has identified the soldier who died in an AH-64 Apache training accident. READ MORE
Millan Public Parking Garage to open this month: Millan Enterprises plans to open the garage downtown at the end of June with 513 spaces next to F&M Bank Arena. READ MORE
Firefighter supporters rally for pay increase at City Council: The City Council met Thursday to review the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. However, an hour before the special session began, the Clarksville Fire Fighters Association held a rally on Public Square to push for a pay increase. READ MORE
County Commission approves 2026 budget with no tax increase: The Montgomery County Commission unanimously approved the 2025-26 fiscal year budget Monday night, with funding for some high-profile initiatives such as the fairgrounds, but no tax increase. READ MORE
Fort Campbell soldier charged with murder of 7-week-old son: After being indicted by a grand jury in May, Spc. Gabriel Estrellado was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. READ MORE
City to stop offering DMV services 1 month before new state DMV opens: With the State of Tennessee preparing to open a new Department of Motor Vehicle Service Center, two convenience centers for the City of Clarksville will stop offering DMV services. READ MORE
Police officer arrested by TBI on charge of abusing his 5-month-old baby: At the request of District Attorney General Robert Nash, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations of child abuse. READ MORE
Camp Rainbow returns for another week of fishing and summer fun | VIDEO: Camp Rainbow, a weeklong summer experience for children with medical conditions, has returned in a camp that changes lives for both campers and volunteers. READ MORE
101st Airborne Division honors Army’s 250th with combatives, stress shoots and more | VIDEO: Week of the Eagles is in full swing, celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday with many events, from tactical demonstrations to sports tournaments. READ MORE
F&M Bank Arena survey: Help shape what comes to Clarksville: If you’ve ever wished F&M Bank Arena would bring in your favorite type of show, now’s your chance to speak up. The venue is asking Clarksville residents to weigh in through a new community survey. READ MORE
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