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Clarksville: Calculated approach paying big dividends
3 min read July 2024 — A string of development successes and a targeted approach to growth are spurring eye-catching results in Clarksville, putting Tennessee’s fifth largest city on the map as both a future economic hub and a model city for the nation. “There is not a...
FAFSA Frenzy: Tennessee Higher Education hosting FAFA clinics in Montgomery County
The Tennessee High Education Education Commission (THEC) and tnAchieves will host clinics statewide to help the Class of 2024 complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The THEC and tnAchieves have launched FAFSA Frenzy to remind and support students to complete their FAFSA by the Aug. 1 deadline,...
County Commission OKs budget following $9.2 million in cuts, sets property tax rate at $2.10
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After cutting around $9.2 million in proposed spending, the Montgomery County Commission adopted the 2025 FY budget Monday night, while lowering the proposed property tax rate from $2.18 to $2.10 per $100 of assessed value. Before the special session meeting was held, the commission...
Clarksville defeated on final pitch by Southeast Warren in softball regional final
The #13 (1A) Clarksville softball team was on the wrong side of a walk-off home run in a 3-2 loss at #7 (1A) Southeast Warren in Monday’s Region 5 final, as aired on 99 The Wave. The Indians led for nearly the entire game. In the top of the...
WEATHER ALERT: High of 97 expected in Clarksville, with 106 heat index
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With a heat index of up to 106 expected in Clarksville, a Heat Advisory has been issued through tonight. The Advisory from the National Weather Service is in effect through 8 p.m. for Montgomery and surrounding counties. A high of 97 today is forecast in Clarksville, with an afternoon heat index of 106 degrees.
Meet The Leaf-Chronicle's All-Area boys and girls tennis teams for the 2024 season
Kirkwood High School only came into existence last summer, but it didn't have to wait long for its first Leaf-Chronicle All-Area Athlete of the Year. Junior Kelton Cantrell is this season's Boys Tennis Player of the Year, earning the honor after a dominant run in which he went unbeaten in regular-season matches and represent the Cobras at the TSSAA state tournament.
Motorcyclist Fatally Struck by Wrong-Way Driver on I-24 in Clarksville, Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide
A tragic incident involving a motorcyclist and a wrong-way driver has resulted in one fatality on Interstate 24 in Clarksville, leaving the westbound lanes closed for hours Sunday evening. WKRN reports that the motorcyclist, identified as 21-year-old Ethan Tran of Tennessee, was struck head-on and killed by a 2016 Jeep Patriot, which was traveling in the wrong direction.
Families check out ‘double star’ at APSU Observatory Night | PHOTOS
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Austin Peay State University Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy held one of its Public Observatory Nights Saturday at the APSU School Farm at 1991 Pickens Road. Outside, Professor Spencer Buckner and students helped attendees find various objects in the skies. Inside the...
Heat Advisory 7-16-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind around 10 mph. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. URGENT -...
Meet the candidates: Read Q&As with the people running in Aug. 1 primary in Shelby County
Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.S. Congress, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House primaries in Shelby County as...
2025 safety receives Tennessee crystal ball prediction
2025 four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports’ Tom Loy. Hayward narrowed his school list down to Tennessee and Georgia. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 7. Hayward officials visited Tennessee on June 21. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound safety is from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. Hayward ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 11 safety and No. 12 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 17 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye and wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. Tennessee is trending for 4-star SAF Lagonza Hayward, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine🍊📈 Read: https://t.co/IJMMS9q5dF pic.twitter.com/9yRFSSiFcO — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 15, 2024
New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors
A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites — bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said it is intended to streamline […] The post New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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