CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Council OKs budget with 4-cent tax hike, mayor speaks on Mason Rudolph Golf Course: The city had proposed eliminating all new hires. The council restored 16 new hires previously requested. With that change, the approved budget comes with a property tax rate increase of 4 cents.. READ MORE
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center for flood damage opens this week: A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has opened to help residents who had damage or losses from severe weather and flooding from April 2-24. READ MORE
Fort Campbell soldier charged with homicide in wreck that killed fellow 19-year-old soldier: A Fort Campbell soldier, wanted in Kentucky for traffic violations and evading police, has been indicted on a charge of vehicular homicide for his role in a vehicle-vs-motorcycle wreck in October 2023. READ MORE
Millan Public Parking Garage opens downtown with over 500 spaces | PHOTOS: Downtown gained a major infrastructure upgrade with the grand opening of the parking garage next to the arena, and it’s now open to the public. READ MORE
Inside Kewpie plant in Clarksville, which will serve sauces for over half of United States | VIDEO: A food production plant is now online, creating Japanese mayonnaise and other sauces from a new facility at the Corporate Business Park. READ MORE
City plans to partner with 2 nonprofits, CMCSS to help provide affordable, transitional housing: The first measures will allow the city to purchase property in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the Appalachian Service Project. The city is also looking to provide housing for the CMCSS Families in Transition Program. READ MORE
When can you shoot fireworks? Rules, tips from Clarksville Fire Rescue: As the Fourth of July approaches, Clarksville Fire Rescue and the City of Clarksville urge residents to familiarize themselves with local fireworks rules, state laws, and fireworks safety. READ MORE
Q-Up the Classroom radiothon coming up in July help Teacher Warehouse buy school supplies: The second Q-Up the Classroom will be July 24 and 25, featuring teachers joining us on Q108 to share stories about the need for these supplies and the difference they make to the families of students in their classrooms. READ MORE
Four Clarksville-area baseball players earn state honors: The Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) announced their selections for their all-state teams in all six classes for the state of Tennessee. READ MORE
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