CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Concerns are growing among community members after the City of Clarksville announced plans that could significantly change how the Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center operates.
City leaders are considering moving the long-standing senior center under the Parks and Recreation Department — a shift that supporters say would stabilize the center, but critics argue could take away its independence.
The Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center has served Clarksville seniors for decades and currently operates as a nonprofit organization.
City Says Move is about Stability
Mayor Joe Pitts says the city already provides the majority of the center’s funding and believes a transition is necessary to ensure its long-term success…