CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Following push from parents, CMCSS elementaries create longer recess times: Currently, CMCSS schools provide only 15-20 minutes of outside recess time. For the 2024-25 school year starting next month, that has been extended to 30 minutes. READ MORE
County Commission OKs budget following $9.2 million in cuts, sets property tax rate at $2.10: The county adopted the 2025 FY budget Monday night, while lowering the proposed property tax rate from $2.18 to $2.10 per $100 of assessed value. READ MORE
Less smell, more water: Clarksville making progress on two major projects: The city Gas and Water Department has made significant progress on two key projects: the development of their thermal dryer technology for wastewater treatment and their North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant. READ MORE
2 suspects in custody after shooting, pursuit: The incident began when a deputy investigating a stolen vehicle at the B&L Market on College Street tried to make contact with the driver. The deputy got involved in an altercation then fired shots. READ MORE
New Driver Services Center, DMV, under construction in east Clarksville: Montgomery County will be getting a second Driver Services Center (commonly called a DMV) location, and it could be here as soon as the start of 2025. READ MORE
Styx to bring ‘Come Sail Away,’ ‘Renegade,’ ‘Mr. Roboto’ to F&M Bank Arena: Progressive rock legend and Top 40 hitmaker Styx is coming to the F&M Bank Arena this fall with special guest Jet Black Roses. READ MORE
School Board approves giving up right-of-way for widening of Rossview Road near Kirkwood campus: The move helps clears the way for the county and state to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety on a section of Rossview. READ MORE
Q-Up the Classroom coming this month to support Teacher Warehouse: Q-Up the Classroom will be a two-day radiothon on Q108 collecting monetary donations for the CMC Teacher Warehouse, a free supply store available to teachers. READ MORE
Kenwood High football looks to focus on hard work, sacrifice in 2024: The Kenwood High School Knights were just a few games away from making the postseason in 2023. Now, the revamped squad is looking to make a run this fall. READ MORE
St. Bethlehem 10U softball team wins Little League state championship: The St. Bethlehem 10U softball team faced Lafayette at Civitan Park on Tuesday, and the 8-3 win made the Clarksville team state champs. READ MORE
Clarksville National’s state Little League tournament run falls short in loss to Goodlettsville: While Clarksville’s defense started out hot, Goodlettsville’s big third inning was too much, and the Clarksville National team finished as state runner up. READ MORE
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