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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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yesterday in Crime, News

Ex-girlfriend says defendant threatened her, victim before Eagle View Drive shooting

Jurors heard emotional testimony Tuesday in the 2021 Eagle View Drive fatal shooting trial from the victim’s girlfriend about the leadup to the incident and the shooting.

yesterday in News

‘There’s never been this much disparity’: Police chief on critical need to raise officer pay

City Police Chief Ty Burdine presented to the City Council the plan to increase entry-level pay for officers from $47,480 to $57,712 due to facing more competition from other nearby communities.

One person was found with gunshot injuries on Manning Drive on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (Dash 10 Media)

yesterday in Crime, News

Alabama man pleads guilty to robbery in 2022 Manning Drive fatal shooting

An Alabama man pleaded guilty to robbery charges earlier this month in the 2022 Manning Drive fatal shooting in Clarksville.

yesterday in Crime, News

Prosecutors say ‘obsession led to murder’ as 2021 Eagle Drive trial begins

Prosecutors told jurors that a Nashville man’s “obsession” drove him to kill Trasbin Campbell in 2021, while the defense argued he was miles away texting another woman.

yesterday in News

Easter forecast: 50/50 on rain this weekend in Clarksville

Easter weekend weather is looking iffy this year, with about a 50-50 chance of rain each day in Clarksville.

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