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News in Clarksville: Murder conspiracy charges, sand pit moving, Exit 8 grocery and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Murder conspiracy charges, sand pit moving, Exit 8 grocery and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, sandpit on Riverside Drive, Bryan Perry, Memorial Drive Extension plans, and dove release for fallen soldiers. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

Sand pit and barge port on Riverside getting new location: For decades, riverfront development has been interrupted by the large sand pit and barge port, creating traffic problems on Riverside Drive. This deal will help move it to a new spot. READ MORE

Man indicted on 44 counts, including conspiracy to murder government officials: A Clarksville man is charged by a federal grand jury of threatening to kill immigrants and “go to war” against the American government. READ MORE

Grocery, pharmacy coming to Rossview Road near Exit 8, plus Waffle House: The plan is designed to meet the needs of the growing neighborhoods in the area and hundreds of employees in the industrial park. READ MORE

16-year-old homicide suspect arrested: The suspect from the shooting that occurred on Parkway Place on June 4 is in custody. READ MORE

Neighbors push for alternative to $26.5 million widening of Memorial Extension: The city plans to widen Memorial Drive between Richview Road and MLK Parkway, but an alternative plan has emerged that would cut a new road through the area. READ MORE

From Whitfield roundabout to Memorial widening, updates on 10 road projects: The City of Clarksville has 10 key road projects in the works as the second quarter of 2023 comes to an end. READ MORE

Local business reimburses family $4,000 for bringing 184 lockers to Northeast High: The business owner said he saw an opportunity to help someone who went out of their way for his alma mater. READ MORE

Frosty Morn funding targeted as City Council takes first vote on 2024 budget: The proposal would have moved $2 million from Frosty Morn to Needmore Road, but the Street Department says it doesn’t need that money yet. READ MORE

County OKs budget with $62.5 million in capital projects, taxes at same rate: The County Commission finalized the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. READ MORE

Army veteran walks over 1,500 miles, releases doves for fallen and wounded soldiers: Jack Huffman is over 800 miles into his journey to raise awareness and money. READ MORE

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Aerial photo of progress on Spring Creek Parkway as of March 25, 2026. Shown is Trenton Road in foreground, then the parkway, looking east. (City of Clarksville, contributed)

yesterday in News

Freeman, Oldham to be remembered with honorary Clarksville street designations

Clarksville to designate Willie Freeman and Alvin Oldham in street remembrance

yesterday in Crime, News

Woman shot in domestic incident on Samantha Lane in north Clarksville

A woman was shot in a domestic incident Monday morning on Samantha Lane in north Clarksville.

Close-up of a small recessed ceiling light fixture mounted to a white ceiling, showing metal housing and a red inner component.

Sunday in News

Sprinklers could soon be required on ‘stacked duplexes’ in Clarksville, raising safety, costs

A type of housing that’s popping up more often in Clarksville could soon become safer for residents, but also more expensive, with new regulations being considered.

Sunday in News

Work week weather: Sunny and mild through Thursday in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: A stretch of sunny, mild weather will continue through midweek, with temperatures gradually warming from the low 70s Monday into the low 80s by Thursday.

Military aircraft on display indoors with a banner reading 'MV-75 CHEYENNE II' above the cockpit, at an exhibition. (:informative)

Saturday in News

News in Clarksville: Teacher resigns, fentanyl sentencing, tiltrotor name and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including the resignation of the teacher at the center of a nude selfies controversy, a sentencing in a fentanyl death case and the Army’s new “Cheyanne” tiltrotor.

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5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

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4 days ago in National, Trending

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