CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for Ajax Turner Senior Center, the City Council rejecting the budget and a Clarksville Police standoff.
Ajax Turner Senior Center to close June 15 to pack for move, closed-door meetings questioned: The City will take over the building and resume operations on July 1. Meanwhile, recent closed-door meetings could upend some Senior Board decisions. READ MORE
City Council rejects budget, calls for transparency, Pitts defends takeover of Senior Center: The proposed annual budget would have included a 24-cent property tax increase, lowered from its initial 31 cents. READ MORE
After 13-hour standoff, CPD Tactical Unit enters home, arrests suspect: The Clarksville Police Department had an overnight perimeter established around a home on Sturdivant Drive. READ MORE
Case of teacher who showed nude photos to student reassigned to Sumner County DA: The case of a Montgomery Central High School teacher who showed nude photos of himself to a 17-year-old student is under review. READ MORE
Veteran gets new roof from local builders after being ghosted by contractor: ‘That revitalized my belief in people’: Following Clarksville Now reports on two veterans with complaints about a national contractor, local businesses have stepped in to help, and both have gotten their money back. READ MORE
Tim Hortons cafe/bakery plans location off Fort Campbell Boulevard: Site plans have been submitted to the Regional Planning Commission for the national franchise to open a spot in Clarksville. READ MORE
Highlights and changes to approved Montgomery County 2026-27 budget: The County Commission approved the next fiscal year budget, with some changes. READ MORE
APSU Board approves 4% tuition increase for 2026‑27 academic year: Austin Peay State University will raise undergraduate and graduate tuition. READ MORE
Dustin Smith resigns at Clarksville Academy to become baseball coach with Christian County High: After seven years as CA head baseball coach, he will take the same position with the new Christian County program. READ MORE
Clarksville Now All-Area Softball Team, Player of the Year: It’s time to honor softball players representing Montgomery County schools. READ MORE
10 moments in history that made Clarksville what it is today: From tobacco heyday to St. B annexation: In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, here are 10 pivotal moments that shaped who we are today but in many cases have been forgotten. READ MORE
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