CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
List of almost 400 banned books sent out as ‘resource’ to school libraries: The list out of Wilson County was recently sent by the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System for use by school librarians. But CMCSS says it’s only a resource for books to consider for removal, not a mandate. READ MORE
Dunlop House’s new owner trying to replace it with apartments, parking garage, retail space: Gracey General Partnership submitted site plans to the Board of Zoning Appeals that showcased their plans to redevelop the site on Madison Street with apartments, a parking garage and retail space, according to documents obtained by Clarksville Now. READ MORE
12-year-old CMCSS student has brain surgery after being put in chokehold on school bus: 12-year-old son, Hayden, has been in Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for almost three weeks now after an older student on the school bus put him in a chokehold, causing the need for emergency surgery that has left the boy unable to walk, talk or eat solid foods. READ MORE
Kroger breaks ground on large new Marketplace on Needmore Road: The much-larger store will include Starbucks, Murray’s Cheese, The Little Clinic, a fuel center, and a broad selection of grocery and household items such as clothing, appliances and home goods READ MORE
New 8-story, 587-vehicle downtown parking garage opens Monday: The lower level of the new garage will be permanently reserved for public safety vehicles, and a pedestrian bridge connects the garage to Franklin Street at the Roxy Regional Theatre. READ MORE
Liquor in Clarksville: Council adds new store distance limits during final vote: The City Council has given final approval to an ordinance that would set the maximum number of liquor stores allowed within city limits at 27, while removing the restriction of adding only two stores every two years. READ MORE
‘It seemed a little dated’: City Council removes Sunday morning ban on community theaters: Theaters in Clarksville haven’t had the opportunity to open their doors before 12:30 p.m. on Sundays since 1963, when the provision in the City Code was first put into effect. READ MORE
Turkeys For Troops to return for 7th year, serving military families this Thanksgiving: Turkeys For Troops will be Saturday, Nov. 23, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until all of the turkeys are gone. READ MORE
How high schools are affected by TSSAA reclassifications for 2025-2027: There are a few notable changes in the Clarksville area, which include four schools dropping to 5A in football, district changes for other sports, and Chapel Hill Christian Academy‘s first district assignment. READ MORE
Clarksville’s Best: Here are the restaurants, shops and services voted best in 2024: The votes are in, and it’s time to announce the winners of the 2024 awards! Clarksville’s Best is free-to-enter, free-to-vote, free-to-win local competition, with voters choosing in 156 categories with 312 winners. READ MORE
Holiday fun guide 2024: Fall events, seasonal specials and Christmas magic: From the final fall festivals to Thanksgiving fun to Christmas specials, there’s plenty coming up in Clarksville. READ MORE
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