CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including an arrest in the teacher nude selfies case, a guide to early voting, and Kenwood bus crash lawsuit developments.
Teacher Matthew Vedder arrested on obscenity charges: The Montgomery Central High School teacher who admitted to MCSO that he showed nude photos of himself to a student has been charged with four misdemeanor counts. READ MORE
Early voting begins, with mayor, sheriff, commission on ballot: Early voting began Friday in the State Primary and County General Election. Here’s how to vote and who’s on the ballot. READ MORE
- Mayor candidates on the issues: School funding, quality-of-life projects, flooding
- Sheriff’s candidates on the issues: Jail recidivism, deputy retention, booking log
- Wes Golden raises 26 times nearest opponent in county mayor’s race
- Sheriff’s race campaign donations, top 25 contributions
New filings deepen legal battle over Kenwood Middle School bus crash: Both families of the girls killed in the bus crash are pursuing wrongful death lawsuits, and CMCSS has amended its response. READ MORE
Nurse aide gets probation in 2022 death of elderly patient: Prosecutors said the victim suffered greatly in the weeks after her fall, while Tucker said she never intended harm. READ MORE
TSSAA penalizes West Creek football for July 9 practice violation: West Creek has been docked five of its 12 offseason practice days after self-reporting a violation. READ MORE
Marsha Blackburn holds campaign stop at Johnny’s Big Burger | PHOTOS: Senator Marsha Blackburn brought her campaign for Tennessee governor to Clarksville. READ MORE
New traffic light coming to Peachers Mill Road at Henry Place, near West Creek schools: The Clarksville Street Department is planning a new four-way traffic signal and pedestrian crossing. READ MORE
Plans show 3- to 4-story apartment buildings proposed off Madison St. with commercial: Site plans have been submitted to the RPC for four multi-family apartment buildings off of Madison Street. READ MORE
Austin Peay football rankings roundup: Where Govs stand ahead of 2026 season | ANALYSIS: The Govs have lofty goals for 2026, and many in the national media are high on the team. READ MORE
New Clarksville Now app launches with updated design, bookmarking, search, weather: Clarksville Now is launching a new mobile app this week with several upgrades and added features. READ MORE
‘KPOP Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters’ coming to Clarksville: “KPOP Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters” is coming to F&M Bank Arena on Sept. 11. READ MORE
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