CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Woodstock flooding: How this all started and why big solution was never implemented: Woodstock rezoning was approved in 1995 by the County Commission, then it was annexed into the city with variances approved to build near the flood plain. Since then, Woodstock has been plagued with flooding. Here’s how it happened and why it hasn’t been fixed. READ MORE
Hospitals line up to open new facilities in Clarksville:
- Tennova announces plan to build new satellite hospital next to current ER in Sango
- Supporters gather at Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch to celebrate planned Ascension Saint Thomas hospital | PHOTOS
- Why 2 new hospitals aren’t done deal: Certificate of Need process just starting
Young teenager charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old: A “young teenage suspect” has been arrested in the fatal shooting in the parking lot outside the Montgomery County Fair. READ MORE
Buc-ee’s construction in Oak Grove delayed until winter: The groundbreaking and construction of a new Buc-ee’s has been significantly delayed past the anticipated summer start, possibly being pushed back to 2026. READ MORE
Second person dies as result of 2-vehicle crash on Purple Heart Parkway: The driver of the Nissan Altima involved in the crash on May 28 has died as a result of his injuries, five days after the death of his passenger. READ MORE
City Council rejects rezoning for retail center/daycare near Rossview schools: The City Council this week narrowly rejected the rezoning. Several members cited C-2 zoning concerns. READ MORE
Herzing University to open nursing-focused school on Trenton Road: Herzing University, an accredited, private nonprofit institution offering career-focused degree programs, announced this week it is opening a campus here. READ MORE
112 acres proposed for rezoning from AG to industrial as applicants look to partner with IDB: A proposal to rezone more than 112 acres west of the Hampton Station Road and Webb Road went before the Montgomery County Commission. READ MORE
City Council discusses pay increase for firefighters ahead of budget season: Councilman Jerry Haywood spoke up in favor of a pay increase. However, several council members urged him to do additional research. READ MORE
Meet the 2025 Clarksville Now All-Area Softball Team, Player of the Year | PHOTOS: The softball season was filled with success and postseason unpredictability, and it culminated in two teams from Clarksville finishing as one of the top in their state tournaments. READ MORE
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