CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a County Commission leadership change, a deadly police shootout, Flock cameras and data centers.
Democrat-led County Commission votes to replace Mayor Golden as chair: The new Democrat majority voted 11-10 to replace Golden, a Republican, with Rashidah Leverett, putting a commissioner in as chair for the first time in local history. READ MORE
- 5 things to know about flip from Golden to Leverett | ANALYSIS
- School Board elects Carol Berry chair, keeps Kacie Bryant as vice chair
Man dies after shootout with Clarksville Police in St. Bethlehem: Police say a man fired a gun during a domestic disturbance on Fairview Lane, leading to an exchange of gunfire with officers. READ MORE
Flock-style cameras in place for years in Clarksville: ‘It’s helped bring people to justice’: LPR camera technology is nothing new for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarksville Police Department, and both have seen many successes. READ MORE
DOJ to pay $11 million to Fort Campbell family after child’s brain injury: The child, now 4, lives with severe brain injury and requires round-the-clock medical care. READ MORE
Adams woman gets probation for failing to report child sex abuse: She pleaded no contest to failing to report child sexual abuse and was sentenced to 2 years of probation. READ MORE
Proposed zoning update would restrict future data centers on water, electric, noise: The Montgomery County Building and Codes Department proposed the update because data centers are not currently addressed in county or city zoning. READ MORE
Ringgold Elementary teacher indicted on attempted child abuse, assault charges: She was indicted this spring on charges involving a child younger than 8 years old. READ MORE
Rep. Van Epps backs bill to support US mineral processing: The bill that would help support critical material processing in the United States could also be a boon to Crucible Metals, coming to Clarksville. READ MORE
Meet Austin Peay football’s breakout star, who leads FCS, FBS in yards per catch: Denver Harper is a name that fans of APSU are going to be hearing constantly in 2026. The wide receiver currently leads the entire country in yards per catch. READ MORE
Montgomery Central’s Malosi Laban leads Tennessee in rushing: Laban is off to a historic start, leading the state in rushing yards and touchdowns while helping the Indians to a 4-0 record. READ MORE
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