CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including autopsy results in the jail death case, early voting totals and the Pentagon firing of a former 101st Airborne commander.
Autopsy: Darius Chappell died by homicide resulting from arrest, police K9 dog bites: An autopsy conducted on the 34-year-old man who died in Montgomery County Jail has determined he died by homicide resulting from his arrest on Fort Campbell Boulevard. READ MORE
Over 32,000 early votes in Montgomery County, on track to nearly 50% turnout: As of Thursday, the final day for early voting, 32,636 ballots had been cast locally, similar to the 2018 midterm election. READ MORE
Duo convicted in 2023 killing of teen on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard: A jury found two men guilty of second-degree murder and related charges in the shooting death of 17-year-old Anthony Knight. READ MORE
Pentagon fires former 101st Airborne commander Sylvia, citing information leaks: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, former commanding general of Fort Campbell. READ MORE
City Council to vote on withdrawing from local options sales tax agreement with county: The council is considering withdrawing from a local option sales tax agreement, keeping tax revenue that has been allocated for schools. READ MORE
TDOT plans traffic signal, turn lanes on Bypass at Glendale Drive: The Tennessee Department of Transportation is proposing a project that includes a traffic signal and turn lanes. READ MORE
Ascension Saint Thomas names Clarksville hospital president, community board members: Jake Golich will be the first president and CEO. AST also named members of its inaugural Community Advisory Board. READ MORE
Whiskey Bravo Southern Kitchen and Smokehouse opens across river | PHOTOS: The veteran-owned restaurant opened their doors just over the river on Highway 48/13. READ MORE
When will leaves change color in 2026, and where can you see them? The fall foliage forecasts are in, and Clarksville should be in peak color in just a couple of weeks. READ MORE
Enjoy over 135 vendors, photos with Santa, barrel train at Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace: The Vintage Fair is coming up Saturday, Nov. 7, with Santa Claus, The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, barrel train rides and holiday stilt walkers! READ MORE
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