CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Ascension Saint Thomas plans full-service hospital with ER northeast of Exit 11: The Nashville faith-based, nonprofit hospital system announced the plan Thursday morning. The facility, located on 96 acres at the intersection of MLK Jr. Parkway and Interstate 24, will include 44 inpatient beds, with the ability to expand to 132 beds in the future, according to a news release. READ MORE
101st Airborne Division will be first with MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft, to replace Black Hawk helicopter: It was announced the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field and operate the newly developed MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). READ MORE
Move to increase parcel size for AG zoning paused over government overreach objections: A proposal that could change the land size requirements for agricultural (AG) zoning drew extensive debate at the Montgomery County Commission Monday night. READ MORE
Rep. Ronnie Glynn holds town hall with updates on DEI bill, bail reform, roads, inflation: State Rep. Ronnie Glynn, District 67, held a post-legislative session town hall on Wednesday, giving residents updates on the most recent activities of the Tennessee General Assembly. READ MORE
County Commission OKs using $350,000 health grant to expand Greenway southeast of Clarksville: The Montgomery County Commission has approved a plan to expand the Greenway to encourage residents to take advantage of local trails and enhance health. READ MORE
Man accused of killing wife and father-in-law in Clarksville indicted on first-degree murder charges: A paramedic formerly with the Nashville Fire Department accused of killing his wife and father-in-law in 2021 has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. READ MORE
Man dies from gunshot wound in Summit Heights in Clarksville: Police responding to a shooting in Summit Heights found a man with a gunshot wound who later died from his injuries. READ MORE
Rossview High boys’ soccer earns fourth consecutive region championship following win over CHS: The Clarksville High Wildcats traveled to Exit 8 for the region 7-3A championship against the Rossview Hawks, which marked their third matchup of the season. READ MORE
NorthPark Logistics construction to begin this summer with over 2M square feet of warehouse space: Site plans for NorthPark Logistics Phase 1A were recently submitted to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission, as the applicant looks to begin the development of their complex. READ MORE
Unpaid toll texts are scam, costing Tennesseans more than $190 million in 2024, AG says: In a recent press release, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division urged Tennesseans to be aware of phishing text scams claiming that a consumer has unpaid toll road and EZ Pass balances. READ MORE
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