CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
New site plans for Dunlop House include 4-story buildings on both sides: After hitting repeated brick walls trying to have the Joseph Dunlop House demolished, the owners are now looking to develop around the property, which could include a residential apartment building with retail space off Madison Street. READ MORE
Woman charged with murder, victim’s husband with tampering in death of soldier: Two people have been charged in the 2024 slaying of Pfc. Katia Duenas Aguilar: a woman charged with murder and Aguilar’s husband with tampering with evidence. READ MORE
How apartment building could unlock Riverside Drive revitalization, attract grocery to replace Big Lots: While much of the discussion of the proposed apartment complex has centered on traffic and housing, another set of concerns was raised this week: the need to revitalize Riverside, coupled with the lack of grocery stores in the area. READ MORE
School vouchers: Legislators on how they voted and why: The Tennessee legislature’s vote to approve school vouchers divided the local delegation, with Rep. Aron Maberry and Sen. Bill Powers voting for it and Reps. Jeff Burkhart and Ronnie Glynn voting against. READ MORE
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools: Librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves. But they aren’t scrubbing for dust. They’re scrubbing for books that contain references to anything else related to diversity, equity and inclusion. READ MORE
Suspect arrested in shooting death of 15-year-old: A 21-year-old is now in custody, charged with the fatal shooting that resulted in the death of a teenager on Peachers Mill Road. READ MORE
Warming shelter helped 14 people get off streets: Urban Ministries is celebrating the successes of 14 guests of the emergency warming shelter who acquired jobs, entered rehab and even returned to school. READ MORE
City of Clarksville names next Chief of Police: Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced on Friday the selection of Charles Tyson(“Ty”) Burdine to serve as the next Chief of Police for the City of Clarksville following a 27-year-career with CPD in various positions. READ MORE
Pedestrian bridge for Purple Heart Parkway near library gets County Commission support: The resolution asks the Tennessee Department of Transportation to fully fund a pedestrian bridge, providing pedestrian access to the North Branch Library, set to open in the fall of 2025. READ MORE
Rossview Road ‘Phase 2’ improvements set to be completed by end of 2025: The City of Clarksville announced the newest construction project of 2025, Rossview Road Phase 2. This is a subsequent phase to the widening of the roadway between Cardinal Lane and Powell Road. READ MORE
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