CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Phoenix Theatres coming to Governor’s Square Mall in May 2025: Phoenix Theatres has signed a long-term lease to bring first-run movies and first-class amenities back to the mall on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, including theaters equipped with reclining seats and state-of-the-art Dolby ATMOS sound. READ MORE
Suspect surrenders after barricading himself in hotel on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard: The incident began over four hours earlier, when Clarksville Police responded to an unwanted guest in one of the rooms. When officers knocked on the door, the man shot through it with a firearm. READ MORE
DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview opens downtown: The 156-room full-service hotel is now open to the public, along with a restaurant and ballroom. READ MORE
Man charged with DUI homicide in crash that killed 53-year-old woman: She was driving southbound on Guthrie Highway when a car travelling northbound crossed into oncoming traffic and hit her head-on. READ MORE
APSU to pay embattled psychology professor $56,000 in severance agreement: Smith is giving up any right to file legal complaints or charges against APSU. Those protections also extend to all APSU administrators, faculty, employees and students. READ MORE
Greenway’s Crossland Avenue extension opened, adding to downtown trail: The second Clarksville Greenway extension currently being developed takes place at the terminus of the Red River Trail. READ MORE
City Council strikes down idea of no-solicitation database: A proposal from City Councilperson Brian Zacharias would allow for the creation of a no-solicitation database, but the measure has met resistance over whether it would be feasible to enforce. READ MORE
Jeff Dunham to bring Peanut, Achmed and Walter to F&M Bank Arena: The biggest dummy guy in America is bringing his “Artificial Intelligence” tour to Clarksville this February. READ MORE
Montgomery Central linebacker earns Player of the Week after 102-yard pick-six to end losing streak: In addition to his game sealing pick-sick that lifted MCHS to their first win in two years, Conner had 41 rushing yards and six tackles. READ MORE
Meet CHS defensive coordinator Taylor Stanley, unsung hero behind Wildcats’ success: Clarksville High football is riding a 16-game regular season winning streak, thanks in part to defensive coordinator Stanley. READ MORE
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