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

Montgomery County to spend $2 million on stormwater improvements near Dunlop Lane, Farmington: Montgomery County Government looking to allocate $2 million toward stormwater improvements near Exit 8. READ MORE

Clarksville-Montgomery County students welcomed back to school | PHOTOS: Students at Clarksville High School had their first day of the 2025-26 school year and were met by cheerleaders. READ MORE

Long-empty Gill-Masonic Lodge demolished in downtown Clarksville | VIDEO: The 150-year-old Gill-Masonic Lodge building at 631 Franklin St. was torn down Friday morning. READ MORE

Hankook donating $10,000 for thermal imaging cameras for Montgomery County Fire Service: Hankook looks to donate $10,000 toward some much-needed equipment to help find victims and identify hot spots. READ MORE

Granny’s Soul Food expands with new location on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard | PHOTOS: Granny’s opened in 2022 on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Three years later, they are expanding their reach to a second location. READ MORE

Yet another mistrial in home invasion, kidnapping, murder case: On the last day of Timothy Lebrone Williams’ murder and kidnapping re-trial, Judge William Goodman declared a second mistrial, this time because of a split jury. READ MORE

Outlaw Road reopens, Dunbar Road paving complete in Woodlawn: Repaving and repainting of Outlaw Road is complete, and the road is officially open to traffic in west Montgomery County. READ MORE

Ice cream in Clarksville: 7 shops where you can find the best scoops: Clarksville has a lot of options to get a good scoop. Here are seven ice cream shops to check out, then vote for Clarksville’s Best! READ MORE

Rossview High School football entering new era under head coach Stratie Young | PHOTOS: After eight years under Todd Hood, Rossview High School football will be led by head coach Stratie Young. READ MORE

Clarksville Conversations: Fire Chief Michael Rios on move toward paid county firefighters | PODCAST: In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon interviews Montgomery County Fire Chief Michael Rios. READ MORE

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