CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Timber Springs neighbors protest creation of homeowners association, say HOA was unwelcome surprise: When Ken Baker purchased his home in Timber Springs, he was glad to see there would be no homeowner’s association. But a year later, he got a letter saying an HOA was coming. Now, he and several neighbors are trying to stop it. READ MORE
3 firefighters injured in fire at Wheel Shop on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard: Firefighters have had to run hoses across the highway to battle the blaze, which sent massive plumes of black smoke into the sky for hours. READ MORE
Montgomery County property values rise 64.9% from 2019-2024: During the last reappraisal year in 2019, values increased only 23%. The rates across Middle Tennessee are at historical highs this year. READ MORE
Council approves 2.75% hotel-motel privilege tax to pay for PAC: The new hotel/motel privilege tax was approved at a lower rate, dropping to 2.75% from the proposed 4%, and the Customs House was removed from the new ACT Authority.. READ MORE
Lieutenant colonel at Fort Campbell charged with illegal import of weapons from Russia, China: Agents said that in addition to the illegal imports, he unlawfully dealt in firearms without a federal license and committed multiple firearms violations related to the possession of machine guns. READ MORE
House catches fire, man found dead from gunshot after barricading himself inside: Montgomery County deputies were attempting to serve an eviction notice to a resident on Charles Avenue when the home caught fire. READ MORE
Fort Campbell adds 2 nightclubs to off-limits list for soldiers: Fort Campbell’s newest list of off-limits establishments includes 20 Clarksville operations, from bars and motels to car repair shops. READ MORE
Police identify Hopkinsville man killed in Clarksville bar shooting: The man shot to death at a nightclub has been identified as a 22-year-old man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky. READ MORE
Northeast High football coach Sam Lipsey resigns after one season: Following this coaching change, the next coach that takes the reins at Northeast will be the program’s fourth coach in as many years. READ MORE
6 Clarksville restaurants featured on Food Network’s ‘Best Bite In Town’: The Food Network was in town several months ago filming for the show, and the latest episode features B’s Cheesecakes, Cafe 931, Four Brothers Wood Fired Pizza, Legends, Taco Loco and Yada! READ MORE
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