CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Vice President JD Vance visiting Fort Campbell, thousands attending Christmas on the Cumberland, and Kraft Street Bridge scheduled for full replacement.
‘We’re proud of you’: Vice President JD Vance thanks Fort Campbell troops in holiday visit: Vice President JD Vance delivered a Thanksgiving message of gratitude and purpose to Fort Campbell soldiers on Wednesday, praising the 101st Airborne Division. READ MORE
Kraft Street Bridge deemed safe despite cracks, full replacement scheduled: Recently, passersby have noticed the Kraft Street Bridge in Clarksville has chipping concrete around rusted beams, and a crack running down one of the support pillars. READ MORE
Holiday market, light display and drone show draw thousands to Christmas on the Cumberland: The annual Christmas on the Cumberland event took place Saturday at McGregor Park, drawing thousands of people for an afternoon and evening of holiday activities, and live entertainment. READ MORE
Person found dead near Walker Street identified as 41-year-old man, police still actively investigating: The pedestrian found lying unresponsive in a ditch near Walker Street on Saturday, Nov. 22, has been identified as a 41-year-old man. READ MORE
Awakening Tour fills F&M Bank Arena for another sold-out performance: The Awakening Tour returned to F&M Bank Arena on Saturday evening with a sold-out show, drawing a full crowd to downtown Clarksville for performances by Skillet, Jeremy Camp and We Are Messengers. READ MORE
‘The demand hasn’t slowed’: Need remains high at Urban Ministries even after shutdown ends: The shutdown may be over, but Urban Ministries says the surge in need remains from food and financial assistance to emergency shelter. READ MORE
Eighth annual Turkeys for Troops provides 2,000 free turkeys to military families: The eighth annual Turkeys for Troops event took place Saturday at Ajax Distributing, where thousands of military families lined up early to receive free Thanksgiving turkeys. READ MORE
CPD responds to wreck with injuries on Ashland City Road with one person ejected from vehicle: The Clarksville Police Department responded to a multiple-vehicle crash with injuries on Ashland City Rd. near Gatlin Street, on Monday afternoon. READ MORE
Rossview forward named Player of the Week after averaging 24 points and 23 rebounds in two games: RHS senior named Clarksville Now Player of the Week following her performance in the Hawks’ opening week of games where she averaged 24 points and 23.5 rebounds over a two-game stretch. READ MORE
Whitfield Road reopens after vehicle rolls over into embankment: A car had gone off the roadway into an embankment in Clarksville, impacting traffic on Whitfield Road during Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE
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