CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Flooding in Clarksville: What should be done when dream homes become nightmares? More homeowners have come forward with flooding horror stories, raising questions about disclosure rules, why building is allowed on flood properties, and whether local government bears responsibility. READ MORE
Future uncertain for BWC Toy Run Party, others as Clarksville runs out of fair space: For many years, the Bikers Who Care used the old Fairgrounds for their Toy Run and Party. Then they had to move to the Clarksville Speedway. Now, with the future of the Speedway uncertain, BWC is running out of locations. READ MORE
Psychology professor, APSU ‘mutually agree’ to end his employment over hate group accusations: The professor whose hiring ignited a recent protest at Austin Peay State University has separated from the school. READ MORE
Man wanted by TBI in Clarksville shooting arrested in Nashville: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Most Wanted Alert for the man after a shooting in the Greenwood Avenue area. READ MORE
MLK Parkway design overlay postponed to await possible citywide plan: A design overlay that would require stronger building materials and sign restrictions along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway was rejected by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission this week. READ MORE
Woman found lying injured in road after hit and run: A motorist found the woman in the middle Ringgold Road. The vehicle and driver that hit her left the scene. READ MORE
Vote on new School Board chairman postponed after 3-3 stalemate: After voting on the new chairman of the School Board resulted in an iron-clad deadlock, the election has been postponed until the next formal board meeting. READ MORE
LED signage regulations proposed to limit bright, digital signs: The Regional Planning Commission spoke about the possibility of citywide LED signage regulations. This would address the size and location of bright, digital signs that have been growing in usage. READ MORE
On the issues: Tennessee House District 75 candidates asked about highways, abortion, school vouchers | VIDEO: Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. READ MORE
Clarksville High running back rushes for 143 yards, 2 touchdowns to earn Player of the Week: James Dalrymple helped lead the Wildcats to a 44-7 win against West Creek High. READ MORE
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