CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Hankook Tire to double production in Clarksville, plans major expansion: Hankook intends to invest an additional $90.2 million in the facility, doubling production to about 11 million tires per year. READ MORE
Marijuana decriminalization proposed in City Council meeting: The resolution would encourage the Clarksville Police Department to make simple possession and casual exchange of marijuana “the lowest enforcement priority.” READ MORE
Pharmacies in Clarksville vaccinating against COVID-19 to make up for state’s confusing rollout: Even as more people become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, problems with getting one continue to appear, and local pharmacies are stepping in to help. READ MORE
Winter weather brings more leaks, ceiling damage at Northwest High, repairs underway: The price tag for a new roof at Northwest is estimated at $250,000. READ MORE
2nd Amendment sanctuary city declaration considered by City Council: The declaration, symbolic in nature, would bring the city into lockstep with Montgomery County, which passed similar legislation last year. READ MORE
4 Clarksville girls win state wrestling championships: Clarksville continues to shine as the preeminent city in Tennessee girls wrestling. Northwest finished with the most team points, while Clarksville High came in second. READ MORE
Death penalty pursued for man accused of murdering sergeant on post: Victor E. Silvers is charged with killing Sgt. Brittney Silvers on the installation in October 2018. READ MORE
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