CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Man charged with murder of APSU football player William Hardrick in deadly crash: Court documents have revealed that a man is being charged with the murder of William Hardrick a day following his deadly crash on I-65 South in Limestone County, Alabama. READ MORE
Lawsuit filed for veteran with Alzheimer’s who was knocked out by Guthrie Police officer: Nearly five months have passed since a Silver Alert for George Henderson of Clarksville culminated in his violent arrest, and now a lawsuit has been filed against the Guthrie Police Department. READ MORE
Mayor Pitts proposes 15-cent property tax rate increase, new approach to storm water drainage: The City of Clarksville posted the proposed 2026 fiscal year budget on its website Friday. It includes a letter from Mayor Joe Pitts in which he highlighted a proposed property tax increase of 15 cents, along with storm water drainage projects. READ MORE
TDOT’s 10-year plan includes widening of I-24, Trenton Road, Rossview Road: The Tennessee Department of Transportation released their 10-Year Project Plan this week, which included several key projects here in Clarksville-Montgomery County. READ MORE
CMCSS School Board considers adding non-voting student board member: The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board is considering adding an eighth member to the team: a non-voting student board member. READ MORE
Rezoning proposed to add 32 acres to Lisenbee Fields subdivision south of Dover Road: A proposal to rezone more than 30 acres south of Dover Road from agriculture to R-1 single-family residential went before the Montgomery County Commission Monday night. This would allow an extension of the existing Lisenbee Fields neighborhood. READ MORE
Summer farmers markets in Clarksville 2025: Some new summer markets have popped up in Clarksville and Montgomery County. Here’s a list of where you can find local markets for locally sourced vegetables, foods and other goods. READ MORE
Police ask for help identifying vandalism suspect involved in multiple felony incidents: The Clarksville Police Department is actively investigating multiple felony incidents that occurred between April 18 and April 25 in Clarksville. READ MORE
Britton Springs residents share ideas for future of their neighborhood: Residents of the Britton Springs neighborhood recently got a chance to share what they wanted to see in future plans for their area of town. READ MORE
Burglars steal common powertrain controller modules from 4 vehicles in Clarksville: The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a string of vehicle burglaries in April. READ MORE
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