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.
Over 30,000 lose power in wind storm: Heavy wind on Friday shut down roads, closed schools and took down power lines across the city, and they packed a 79 mph wind gust at Outlaw Field: READ MORE
Middle school football returns: CMCSS brings it back after 43-year time out: Local schools dropped junior high/middle school football in 1980. But it’s coming back this fall, and with cheerleaders. READ MORE
EV battery supplier Dongwha Electrolyte to open $70 million plant: The company produces electrolytes used in lithium electric vehicle batteries, another addition to Clarksville’s growing presence in the EV battery industry. READ MORE
Northeast High head football coach dismissed following CMCSS investigation: The investigation found that nothing illegal happened, but the administration felt it was best to move in another direction. READ MORE
Man killed after pickup hit by Mack truck on Highway 149: The driver from New Jersey failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit on the side by the truck, according to THP. READ MORE
Trisha Butler resigns from City Council: Butler’s northeast Clarksville ward will be without a representative next month, after she stepped down to spend more time with family. READ MORE
10 women to remember as part of Clarksville history: From Minnie Barksdale to Nora Witzel, here’s our list, in honor of Women’s History Month. READ MORE
Joe’s Garage restaurant, first floor of Shelby’s Trio, opens downtown: Shelby’s Trio is fully open, and here’s the latest, an Americana restaurant called Joe’s Garage, featuring two Shelby Mustangs on the floor. READ MORE
‘Good and messy:’ Big Dog Kitchen offers Jamaican-American infusion cuisine: For three years, Big Dog Kitchen has been wowing tastebuds across the South with a blend of Jamaican and American infusion recipes. Now, the food truck has expanded to a brick-and-mortar location. READ MORE
Maynards gear up for JCM Racing’s first full season with National Hot Rod Association: In July 2022, the Maynards became majority owners of an NHRA racing team, and now the Clarksville couple are keeping a close eye on the hot rods coming off the line. READ MORE
Northwest guard named Player of the Week after postseason run: He scored 24 points against Kenwood, which accounted for 50% of his team’s total. He also finished with 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. READ MORE
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