CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a Trump rally downtown, a double-homicide conviction, and data center debates.
Trump boasts of ‘golden age of America’ during rally in Clarksville | PHOTOS: During the roughly 90-minute speech in Clarksville, Trump encouraged all Republicans to vote in the upcoming election. “Pretend that I’m running,” he said, because when he runs, they get much better turnout. READ MORE
Presidents, VPs, first ladies: Who has visited Clarksville, Fort Campbell? President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Clarksville, marking one of many president and president-adjacent visits to Clarksville and Fort Campbell over the years. READ MORE
Nashville-area paramedic convicted in 2021 deaths of wife, father-in-law: A Montgomery County jury convicted Matthew Konen of first-degree murder in the death of David Rodgers and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Rachel Konen. READ MORE
County Commission discusses data center limits on setbacks, noise, water/power use: Zoning regulations aiming to make sure any future data centers have restrictions on water use, electricity use and noise, made their way to the County Commission. READ MORE
Man convicted of murdering nephew in Kraft Street store parking lot: The man was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder Thursday after a four-day jury trial. READ MORE
Mayor Golden: Proposed change to local option sales tax shifts burden to county residents: With the city facing “a fiscal cliff,” a City Council member has proposed revising the local options sales tax split with Montgomery County. READ MORE
Motorcyclist found dead on side of road off Kraft Street: The Police Department is investigating the fatality of a motorcyclist found lying on the ground near Parham Drive. READ MORE
City Council votes no on abolishing Parking Commission, questions remain on what’s next: After months of debate, the City Council voted against a proposal that would have abolished the Parking Commission. Now, the city is left with unanswered questions. READ MORE
Trane cranes 5 donated industrial AC units onto YAIPAK warehouse: Trane has donated five industrial AC units, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, to heat and cool the 30,000-square-foot warehouse year-round. READ MORE
JP’s Hot Chicken expands from Oak Grove into Clarksville | PHOTOS: JP’s Hot Chicken has expanded from their original location in Oak Grove, Kentucky, to their newest location on Trenton Road. READ MORE
Richview Middle knocks off undefeated Kirkwood for 4th straight district title | VIDEO: Richview Middle got its revenge, knocking off unbeaten Kirkwood 15-8. READ MORE
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