CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including land with a lake donated for a park, a plea deal in a DUI homicide, and early voting kicks off.

230 acres with lake donated to county for park, greenway expansion: Montgomery County has received a donation of approximately 230 acres of land from the Health Foundation that includes water features and a greenway connection. READ MORE

Woman takes plea, gets 18 years for crash that killed crossing guard: A woman pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in the DUI crash that killed an off-duty police crossing guard. READ MORE

Election 2026

Who gave what to each state House candidate: Campaign finance reports came due this week for candidates in the Nov. 3 State and City of Clarksville election, and Clarksville Now has reviewed the reports. READ MORE

2,200 cast ballots by 1st day of early voting, with candidates lining ‘The Gauntlet’ | PHOTOS: Early voting began Wednesday with over 2,200 people already casting their ballots. READ MORE

First 100 days as mayor of Clarksville: To help voters with their choice, Clarksville Now is publishing articles on plans for their first 100 days in office, if elected:

Watch the candidates before you vote: Political forums now online | VIDEO: The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Clarksville held forums for the upcoming election. READ MORE

More Clarksville news

Police identify motorcyclist found dead on road near Kraft Street: The motorcycle rider who crashed on Oct. 8 has been identified as Soosan Nandu, 39, an Indian national. READ MORE

Clarksville Parks and Recreation breaks ground on regional Bel-Aire Skatepark: The all-wheels skatepark, located adjacent to the existing Bel-Aire Park, will exceed the size of the well-used skatepark at Heritage Park. READ MORE

Northeast High senior named second-ever student member of School Board: Phasia Karyeah is also an AP student, JROTC member and Beta Club president. READ MORE

Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council unveils Crossland Avenue trestle project | PHOTOS: The idea for this project to help beautify Crossland Avenue was started by the Leadership Clarksville Class of 2019. READ MORE

Chillville Bakery and Boba opens near Exit 8 | PHOTOS: Several new businesses have recently opened at 1243 Rossview Plaza, including this spot for cookies, ice cream and boba tea. READ MORE

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