CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week. And don’t miss Your Week, Your News, our weekly podcast conversation about the top stories.
Tennova Healthcare cancels contracts for Emergency Room nurses, forces them to renew at lower rates: Tennova ER employees were given less than a 48 hours’ notice that their pay would be cut under the new contracts, with fewer critical pay rate hours and lower rates. READ MORE
Austin Peay State University cheerleading team suspended until further notice: The cheer team won’t meet or perform again while the university investigates the allegations. READ MORE
Armed bystander shot 2 suspects who killed man at Dodge’s: A preliminary hearing revealed new information about the Jan. 28 shooting at Dodge’s, including that an armed veteran at the scene wounded two of the three suspects. READ MORE
4,883 animals ended up in Animal Shelter last year, 22% increase over 2021: Montgomery County Animal Care and Control was busy in 2022. Here’s a breakdown of adoptions, euthanasia and foster care efforts. READ MORE
Man who shot at deputies during 100 mph chase pleads guilty to attempted murder: A man who led a high-speed chase while firing at Montgomery and Stewart County deputies has pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and other charges. READ MORE
Lincoln Homes RAD redevelopment moves forward with new developer, input from residents: The plan has been discussed for the past couple of years, but now it looks like the project to rebuild the housing complex is finally picking up steam. READ MORE
10 Black leaders who helped shape Clarksville’s history: This year, in honor of Black History Month, let’s look back at not just at the “firsts,” but to the leaders who took the risks to make Clarksville a better place for everyone, from Geneva Bell and Susie Brown to Wilma Rudolph and Jimmy Terry. READ MORE
Fine Italian dining hits downtown with Trattoria di Cat: The new Italian restaurant in Shelby’s Trio features seafood, made-from-scratch pasta dishes, wine and a full-service wait staff. READ MORE
Clarksville’s Marcus Brandon lands recurring role in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’: A former Kenwood High School student is making his way in the acting world, landing a recurring role on the Paramount TV series. READ MORE
Peach Cobbler Factory makes it to Clarksville: In addition to 12 cobblers, they have ice cream, puddings, cinnamon rolls, Pudd-N-Shakes, Sweet Peachy Tea and Cold Rush cold-brewed coffee. READ MORE
Leo and Lillie Millan on going from struggle to success to creating Clarksville’s tallest building: Leo and Lillie Millan grew up together in poverty, but through hard work and smart business deals, they created a set of companies that now employ over 1,000 people. READ MORE
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