CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Solar energy provider looks to buy half of athletic complex land near Exit 8: The purchase, which will be considered by the City Council Monday, would include approximately 142 acres of the 300 acres purchased by the city for a new athletic complex. READ MORE

Clarksville man rescues Illinois woman, but her story turns up false: A 23-year-old medical student popped his tire on Interstate 24. When a man pulled over to help, the events that unfolded led to the man’s arrest. Days later, the woman was arrested for false report. READ MORE

Drake’s restaurant prepares to open, 100 jobs to fill: The Clarksville location will feature burgers, sushi and 24 beers on tap, with 22 of those being local brews. READ MORE 

Trial of mom charged with murder 7 years after abuse coming next week: Yvette Slee was convicted of attempted murder in 2013 after abusing her then-infant son, David “Monkey” Slee III. David survived that abuse but suffered severe impairments. He died at just 7 years old on May 30, 2018. READ MORE

Don’t feed the geese: Major problems at local parks for both taxpayers and wildlife: While feeding the wildlife is a time-honored pastime that many see as a fun way to dispose of that loaf of stale bread, the harm to both the parks and wildlife often goes unseen. READ MORE

Captain D’s burns after fire in mulch outside building: Employees thought they had extinguished the fire and went back to work. Later, smoke filled the building, they evacuated and called 911. The building went up in flames. READ MORE

City Council discusses new settlement in long-running Blackhorse legal battle: The city would get a piece of property adjacent to the RiverWalk, as well as an easement in the alley behind the Blackhorse. The Blackhorse would get up to $250,000 for the construction of the alley. READ MORE

COVID-19 vaccine now available to all 16 and older in Montgomery County: Also, a revision in the numbers shows Montgomery is on par with the rest of the state in its vaccination rate. READ MORE

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