CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.
Fortune article predicts decrease in Clarksville home prices, local expert disagrees: In a recent article, Fortune listed Clarksville, TN amongst 40 housing markets that could see a decline in the near future, predicting that Clarksville home prices could drop as much as 20 percent. READ MORE
Founder of Susan’s Place shares her story on becoming her true self and being an example as an LGBTQ+ person: Susan’s Place is a Clarksville-based online forum with over 30,000 members from all around the world. READ MORE
Executive Order 97 to improve Clarksville Montgomery County School System: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed Executive Order 97, which calls for the state to evaluate school security and training for law enforcement, and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is taking steps to further ensure the safety of faculty, staff and students. READ MORE
Carmel Elementary fourth graders help bring Pollinator Week to Montgomery County: The first annual Pollinator Partnership Week kicked off Monday in Clarksville with help from the fourth graders of Carmel Elementary School. The week will conclude with a guided hike at Dunbar Cave State Park. READ MORE
Judge Wayne Shelton, Tennessee’s longest sitting judge, celebrates retirement: Family, friends and co-workers came out Wednesday evening celebrate the Honorable Judge C. Wayne Shelton as he hangs up his gavel for retirement on June 30. READ MORE
Montgomery County students could soon lose USDA meal waivers, CMCSS responds: Students with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System could soon lose access to free meal waivers provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through a program which is set to expire on Thursday, June 30. READ MORE
Whataburger comes to Clarksville, first location planned for North 2nd Street: Whataburger is coming to North 2nd Street in downtown Clarksville at the former Shoney’s location. READ MORE
A week with Camp Rainbow: Celebrating 40 years with a word from the campers: After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, about 30 kids had the time of their lives at Camp Rainbow. READ MORE
North Clarksville Library Branch will share property with new Animal Control facility: The recently funded North Clarksville library branch will share property with a new Animal Control facility, according to a statement by County Mayor Jim Durrett earlier this week. READ MORE
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