Council approves rezoning at Old Russellville Pike after tense debate over drainage The Clarksville City Council approved on first reading a rezoning for 1911 Old Russellville Pike, 7–6, after developers presented a hydrology study and pledged to pay about $209,000 for drainage improvements. Neighbors argued the area already floods and warned the change could worsen traffic and overcrowd schools.

The Clarksville City Council's narrow vote to rezone Old Russellville Pike sparks heated debate over flooding concerns and potential neighborhood impact.

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Clarksville council adopts consent agenda, approves Housing Authority appointment after debate; Ordinance 52 passes first reading Council adopted a multi‑item consent agenda, debated and ultimately approved an appointment to the Clarksville Housing Authority after a failed motion to postpone, and voted 11‑0 to pass first reading of Ordinance 52 updating building and energy code provisions.

The Clarksville City Council's heated debate over a key Housing Authority appointment reveals tensions that could shape the future of local housing policies.

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Council debates abandonment of city streets to Clarksville Housing Authority for Lincoln Homes redevelopment Council discussed a resolution to abandon portions of city streets and transfer them to the Clarksville Housing Authority to support Lincoln Homes redevelopment; council members split on moving forward without fuller information, with some urging vote to preserve grant progress and others asking for more documentation and oversight.

Council members are divided over a controversial plan to abandon city streets for the redevelopment of Lincoln Homes, raising questions about accountability and transparency.

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Zoning Change Considered Amid Flooding Concerns in City Council Meeting Council discusses density reduction and flood risks related to new housing developments.

Clarksville's City Council is grappling with a proposed zoning change that could pave the way for new homes but raises serious flooding concerns for future residents.

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Clarksville University addresses student housing demand and rental rates with new partnership proposal University officials highlight increasing waitlist and housing shortages in Clarksville rental market.

APSU's Board of Trustees is tackling a housing crisis that’s forcing upperclassmen to reconsider their living arrangements, with a waitlist of eager students growing by 100!

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