CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the launch of the 2026 mayor’s race, the government shutdown impact and a lead discharge from the Hankook battery plant.
Fort Campbell hospital employees working without pay, turned away from help: Blanchfield Army Community Hospital staff continue to work without pay during the government shutdown, and some have been turned away from help. READ MORE
Mayor Joe Pitts won’t seek re-election, Riggins to run, Koon and Zacharias ‘exploring’ run: The Clarksville mayor’s race for 2026 kicked off Friday with Pitts saying he’s done, and several others announcing or indicating their plans. READ MORE
‘There’s no way we should ever receive a bill that high’: Family with leak gets water bill for $1,000: Joshua Cummings and his family were surprised when they found out they had a leak that led to a charge of $1,000 from Clarksville Gas & Water. READ MORE
Former Oak Plains Academy staff member charged with throwing 10-year-old boy across room: A staff member has been arrested on a charge of child abuse after an argument escalated into a fight with the 10-year-old boy. READ MORE
Food pantries strained as government shutdown drives surge in demand: Clarksville organizations say demand has spiked in recent weeks, with shelves emptying faster than donations can fill them. READ MORE
Hankook battery plant in ‘significant noncompliance’ for lead discharge, implements solution: The Hankook & Company ES America battery plant violated their average monthly limit on the discharge of lead. READ MORE
Kroger Marketplace opens on Needmore Road with band fanfare, mascots, giveaways: Kroger held the grand opening of their fourth and largest Clarksville store. READ MORE
Solar farms lighting up homes, leading clean energy push | VIDEO, PHOTOS: CDE Lightband reports its two solar farms are meeting expectations, generating enough for nearly 1,000 homes. READ MORE
Kirkwood High lineman named TSSAA Mr. Football semifinalist: Kirkwood High senior lineman Kamari Blair has been named a semifinalist for the Tennessee Titans Class 5A Mr. Football Award. READ MORE
Where to find free meals and deals on Veterans Day for soldiers, veterans: Several shops and restaurants are offering free meals and deals. Here are some of the offerings in Clarksville. READ MORE
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