CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the launch of the 2026 mayor’s race, the government shutdown impact and a lead discharge from the Hankook battery plant.
Fort Campbell hospital employees working without pay, turned away from help: Blanchfield Army Community Hospital staff continue to work without pay during the government shutdown, and some have been turned away from help. READ MORE
Mayor Joe Pitts won’t seek re-election, Riggins to run, Koon and Zacharias ‘exploring’ run: The Clarksville mayor’s race for 2026 kicked off Friday with Pitts saying he’s done, and several others announcing or indicating their plans. READ MORE…