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News in Clarksville: Buc-ee’s withdraws site review, Justin Moore speaks and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Buc-ee’s withdraws site review, Justin Moore speaks and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, Justin Moore peforming, Buc-ee's location, Motorcycle Cannonball and winged wedding crasher. Photo: Clarksville Now


CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Buc-ee’s withdraws site review, couldn’t come to terms over necessary traffic improvements: After months of anticipation, Buc-ee’s Travel Center has withdrawn their site review after failing to come to terms with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. READ MORE

Justin Moore speaks on upcoming performance at F&M Bank Arena: Justin Moore prepares to take the stage at F&M Bank arena for the event center’s first concert and speaks to Clarksville Now of his love for America, music and patriotism. READ MORE

Land acquisition for new CMCSS elementary school approved, preferred site off Fort Campbell Blvd.: The Montgomery County Commission passed a resolution enabling the county to purchase land to build another, unnamed CMCSS elementary school. READ MORE

A winged wedding crasher takes over a bride’s photoshoot: A 10-year-old Lorikeet had been up to during the three days she was gone, her adventure came to a sudden end when she flew into a bride’s photoshoot during her wedding. READ MORE

Inside look at the weapons detection system at Northwest Highschool | VIDEO: The new weapons detection system at Northwest Highschool is in full operation, and CMCSS spokesman, Anthony Johnson, speaks on the overall success for the system. READ MORE

Motorcycle Cannonball makes cross-country stop in Clarksville: The Motorcycle Cannonball made a stop at Appleton Harley-Davidson in Clarksville Monday on its 3,800-mile cross-country journey from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Oceanside, California. READ MORE

34th Riverfest goes out in style: live music, shopping and the Regatta: Riverfest was Clarksville’s longest running community festival, which brought around 30,000 people to the Banks of the Cumberland River. READ MORE

Rossview High tight end named Player of the Week after totaling 150 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns: Rossview High tight end Collin Michael has been named Clarksville Now Player of the Week for his performance on Sept. 8. READ MORE

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A proposed redevelopment of Frosty Morn for senior housing (Contributed, City of Clarksville)

yesterday in News

Affordable senior housing proposed for Frosty Morn redevelopment, with 65 units

A special session meeting has been scheduled for the City Council to discuss a lease agreement for the development of affordable senior housing at Frosty Morn.

yesterday in News

Family of girl killed in school bus crash files lawsuit against CMCSS, bus driver

The family of one of the girls killed in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash is filing a lawsuit against the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

Rustom Khouri addressing the Clarksville City Council on April 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)

yesterday in News

‘I know it’s been a long road’: City Council OKs rezoning for new, 4-story VA Clinic

The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a 61-acre site rezone, which was recently selected as the location for Clarksville’s new VA Clinic.

Water overflowing near the intersection of Old Russellville Pike and Dunbar Cave Road in February 2025. (Jim Knoll contributed)

Thursday in News

Old Russellville Pike rezoning approved, RJ Corman to clean up debris near tracks

The City Council narrowly approved the second reading of a rezoning that will transition more than 10 acres on Old Russellville Pike.

Checkers location. (Contributed by Allie Nowak with All Points Public Relations)

Thursday in Business, News

Checkers returns to Clarksville with location on Fort Campbell Boulevard

Checkers and Rally’s has announced they are opening a new fast food restaurant on April 7 on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

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