CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including news of VUMC buying Tennova Healthcare, the 101st Airborne redeployment, and verdicts in two high-profile child abuse cases.
Vanderbilt confirms it will take over Tennova-Clarksville, retain employees in ‘good standing’: VUMC plans to acquire full ownership of Tennova from Community Health Systems Inc. for $600 million. READ MORE
101st Airborne Division coming home from Europe without replacement: The Army announced the end of a series of deployments to Romania and nearby countries that began in 2022. READ MORE
Sarah Fuson, daughter of sheriff, found guilty of aggravated child abuse: A former daycare employee, the daughter of Sheriff John Fuson, was convicted of abusing a toddler at a local daycare. READ MORE
Mom found guilty of reckless homicide, neglect in death of disabled 13-year-old son: Cheyenne Dawn Maddox was found guilty of the lesser homicide charge, and as-charged with aggravated child neglect. READ MORE
Emergency Resource Fairs coming to help families hurt by government shutdown: With paychecks for thousands of local federal workers on hold, officials have announced meetings to provide help. READ MORE
Immigration, economy, veterans care take center stage at Chamber Congressional forum | VIDEO: Three candidates vying for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District seat met for a political forum on the issues. READ MORE
Clarksville plans new Gas & Water board to expand customer representation: A proposal to create a Clarksville Gas & Water Board is moving through city committees. READ MORE
CTS to hold open house to discuss moving city bus station to another location: The city plans to jump back into public discussions of moving the bus station away from the middle of downtown. READ MORE
County Commission OKs creation of 5th General Sessions, Juvenile Court judge: After some debate, the Montgomery County Commission approved establishing the creation of a fifth judge. READ MORE
Meet the 4 applicants for vacant School Board seat: Four people have applied for the CMCSS School Board vacant seat, looking to fulfill the remainder of the term through August 2026. READ MORE
Austin Peay State University opens new Karen Edwards Indoor Golf Facility | PHOTOS: APSU held a ribbon-cutting for the 2,500-square-foot golf practice space. READ MORE
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