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News in Clarksville: Stadium and hotel planned downtown, road projects delayed and other top stories this week

News in Clarksville: Stadium and hotel planned downtown, road projects delayed and other top stories this week

Clockwise from the top left, Vulcan property plans, Madison Street construction, Going Local Initiative delays and PAW Patrol! Live. Photo: Clarksville Now


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

Baseball stadium, hotel proposed for Vulcan property: A mixed-use development is being considered that would place a stadium and a branded hotel downtown. READ MORE

Road projects on hold waiting for AT&T, Charter Spectrum to move utility lines: Key road improvements have been sitting idle for a year or more, waiting for action from two private companies. READ MORE

Gunshot death in Target parking lot was suicide, according to investigation: Police found the man in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. It was initially investigated as a homicide. READ MORE

Hussian College closure: Multiple families say school owes them money: When the school formerly called Daymar abruptly shut down, it did more than suddenly end classes. Some students had credit balances that have yet to be repaid. READ MORE

‘Why has it taken so long?’ City partnership awarded 2 homes, but 10 months later, families’ lives remain on standstill: In September 2022, the new Going Local Initiative announced it was building homes for two families. But so far, nothing has been done. READ MORE

Rossview High next up to pilot weapon detection system in CMCSS, after Northwest: CMCSS is about to pilot the first weapon detection system in the state of Tennessee for school systems. READ MORE

Public comment on all topics preserved for County Commission meetings: Instead of being further limited as initially proposed, public comment has been expanded in Montgomery County. READ MORE

Mental Health Court planned to get appropriate help to offenders: The program will help offenders with “persistent mental health issues that aren’t receiving the treatment and services that they deserve,” Judge Katy Olita said. READ MORE

‘PAW Patrol Live!’ bringing pirate adventure show to F&M Bank Arena: The live stage performance will include music, pirates and adventure. READ MORE

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A proposed redevelopment of Frosty Morn for senior housing (Contributed, City of Clarksville)

yesterday in News

Affordable senior housing proposed for Frosty Morn redevelopment, with 65 units

A special session meeting has been scheduled for the City Council to discuss a lease agreement for the development of affordable senior housing at Frosty Morn.

yesterday in News

Family of girl killed in school bus crash files lawsuit against CMCSS, bus driver

The family of one of the girls killed in the Kenwood Middle School bus crash is filing a lawsuit against the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.

Rustom Khouri addressing the Clarksville City Council on April 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)

yesterday in News

‘I know it’s been a long road’: City Council OKs rezoning for new, 4-story VA Clinic

The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a 61-acre site rezone, which was recently selected as the location for Clarksville’s new VA Clinic.

Water overflowing near the intersection of Old Russellville Pike and Dunbar Cave Road in February 2025. (Jim Knoll contributed)

Thursday in News

Old Russellville Pike rezoning approved, RJ Corman to clean up debris near tracks

The City Council narrowly approved the second reading of a rezoning that will transition more than 10 acres on Old Russellville Pike.

Checkers location. (Contributed by Allie Nowak with All Points Public Relations)

Thursday in Business, News

Checkers returns to Clarksville with location on Fort Campbell Boulevard

Checkers and Rally’s has announced they are opening a new fast food restaurant on April 7 on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

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