CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum breaks ground at Fort Campbell: After years of dreaming, planning and fundraising, Fort Campbell finally broke ground this week on the $40 million Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum, set to open late next year. READ MORE
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee plan to expand operations in Clarksville: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) has announced its plan to expand operations into the Clarksville community on Friday, June 28, with an anticipated opening date in the summer of 2025. READ MORE
City Council adopts fiscal year 2025 budget, discusses Frosty Morn, lowering property tax rate: The approval comes after weeks of discussion, which continued with a number of proposed but failed amendments such as removing Frosty Morn funding, lowering the proposed tax rate and reducing an employee pay raise. READ MORE
Swimmer from Clarksville Blake Amlicke set to represent the United States Junior National Team: Following his performance at the Olympic Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Blake Amlicke has been invited to represent the United States at the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Championships as a member of the junior national team. READ MORE
Driver of second vehicle in fatal hit-and-run crash on Peachers Mill Road has been found: The driver of the second vehicle involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash on Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville was finally found and interviewed by law enforcement. READ MORE
How Elijah Pleasants determination landed him with the San Francisco Giants organization: From being a high school state champion with Rossview High to making the trip to the College World Series in Omaha with the University of Tennessee, Elijah Pleasants is now a member of the San Franciso Giants organization. READ MORE
Regional Planning Commission rejects site plans for Scooter’s Coffee: The Clarksville-Montgomery County RPC rejected site plans for a new coffee shop on Fort Campbell Boulevard after the applicant didn’t agree to recommendations to improve traffic flow. READ MORE
Activists host first Clarksville Women’s March: Protesters marched from the suffragette statue on Public Square to the Montgomery County Courthouse as part of the first Clarksville Women’s March. READ MORE
Ed Bruce: Country music legend who made home in Clarksville left behind trove of new music: Ed Bruce, who wrote legendary songs such as “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” passed away in Clarksville in 2021. More of his music is about to be heard, with the discovery of some two-dozen unreleased recordings he left behind. READ MORE
Fourth of July Fest Carnival to return at Fort Campbell with Ludacris and Echosmith concert, fireworks: The Fourth of July Fest Carnival is back at Fort Campbell from July 2-6, including a concert on July 4. Echosmith will kick off the show, followed by Ludacris, and the evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display. READ MORE
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