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News in Clarksville: Population growth, teen shooting, locker solution and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Population growth, teen shooting, locker solution and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, Bel-Aire Pool, shooting on Parkway Place, Ford Ice Center Clarksville, and Dongwha Electrolyte groundbreaking. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

For 2nd year, Clarksville leads Tennessee cities in population growth: With an additional 6,062 people per year, that’s a rate of over 16 people per day. And we’re closing in on Chattanooga. READ MORE

Woman dies from injuries in shooting, 1 of 2 teen suspects still at large, police say: She had a scheduled meeting with two teenagers and was shot when she tried to flee, according to police. READ MORE

184 donated lockers will stay at Northeast High School, after business tried to help donor: The lockers, which were scheduled to be returned to the donor, will stay at the school after all. READ MORE

Sinkhole under leaking Bel-Aire Pool led to permanent closure: After discovering a void beneath the swimming pool, the city decided it posed too much of a risk to the community. READ MORE

North Second remains closed next to F&M Bank Arena: Crews will inspect the road for damage from arena construction. Meanwhile, pedestrian crossings are coming to two nearby intersections. READ MORE

Animal Control, Highway Department buildings, school roofs included in county budget plan: County commissioners met this week to discuss $62.5 million in capital projects. READ MORE

Public skating opens at Ford Ice Center: Skating open to everyone begins this weekend at Ford Ice Center Clarksville, and admission includes skate rental on site. READ MORE

Dongwha Electrolyte breaks ground on $70 million battery component plant: The plant will create 68 new jobs that will pay between $55,000 and $150,000 per year. READ MORE

Clarksville High senior Imari Berry climbing ESPN rankings: She has officially been rated as a top 10 recruit in the class of 2024. READ MORE

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Cheyenne Dawn Maddox, charged with the murder of her disabled, 13-year-old son was found guilty of a lesser charge of reckless homicide.

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VUMC plans to acquire full ownership of Tennova-Clarksville from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. for $600 million.

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‘I didn’t murder my son’: Mom testifies on death of disabled 13-year-old child

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UPDATE: Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville to be sold to Vanderbilt for $600 million

Community Health Systems, the owner of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville, announced today it will sell the 270-bed Clarksville hospital.

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