CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a proposed property tax increase, a motorcyclist dies from his injures and redistricting’s impact on Montgomery County.
City proposes 31-cent property tax increase, pullback of portion of sales tax shared to schools: The City of Clarksville proposed budget includes a 33.7% property tax increase and a recapture of a portion of sales tax shared with CMCSS. READ MORE
Motorcycle rider dies from injuries in April crash: A man has died from his injuries following a motorcycle crash near Food Lion on Highway 48/13. READ MORE
County seeks school funding solutions as city looks to take back $3.5 million in sales tax: The County Commission is looking into the city’s proposal and what they will do to maintain school funding if it goes through. READ MORE
Man sentenced to 4 years for reckless homicide in 2023 Dodge’s shooting: “This has broken me,” the victim’s mother said, describing the pain of losing her son as Santanna McFarlan received a four-year sentence. READ MORE
Daughter of Ajax Turner addresses City Council, says city will take over ‘vacant building’: Several concerned citizens addressed the council about the impact of the city’s plan to take over operations of the Ajax Turner Senior Center. READ MORE
Clarksville mayor candidates on sales tax for schools, smart growth, amusement park | VIDEO: Candidates for mayor faced questions budget funding, support for military families and the Vulcan property. READ MORE
New Congress districts carve out portion of Clarksville into same district as Memphis: The redistricting of Tennessee designed to give Republicans all of the state’s seats in Congress will carve out the northwest corner of Montgomery County. READ MORE
City proposes new community services facility, public meeting planned: The City plans on holding a public meeting regarding the proposed property acquisition on Golf Club Lane, using grant funds. READ MORE
Election results: Denny wins Commission seat, Burton unseats Garland: The results in the Montgomery County Primary Election, with county mayor, sheriff, the entire County Commission and part of the School Board on the ballot. READ MORE
‘Pain with a purpose’: Clarksville’s first natural childbirth center opens, 1 of 3 in state: The center brings a midwifery-led approach to prenatal, birth and postpartum care, offering home-like support and continuity for low-risk patients. READ MORE
First Clarksville Invitational Black Rodeo coming to F&M Bank Arena: A rodeo focused on Black competitors, the first-ever Clarksville Invitational Black Rodeo, is coming Aug. 22 to F&M Bank Arena. READ MORE
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