Clarksville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Gas & Water Board approves $40K settlement, contracts; committees advance street design, eminent domain

The Clarksville Gas & Water Board approved a $40,000 settlement and several contracts at its Aug. 18 meeting, the only board or committee to take final action in the past two weeks. Other panels met to discuss or forward items, with several consequential proposals now headed to the City Council.

Gas & Water Board

The board approved a $40,000 consent judgement for the Teeter family property condemnation related to the Highway 48-13 lift station. It also approved bid summaries for wastewater structures rehabilitation (manhole rehab, epoxy lining), hauling crushed stone and spoils removal, and wastewater pump/motor maintenance services. The board additionally approved a donation of property for the Longview Ridge Section 3 lift station.

Committees and boards (agenda only)

Most other meetings were procedural or discussion-only, with no votes recorded.

Transportation, Street & Garage Committee (Aug. 11) – Forwarded four ordinances to the City Council, including Ordinance 07-2026-27 to adopt NACTO and GDCI design guides for streets, bikeways, and transit; Ordinance 08-2026-27 authorizing eminent domain for the Jordan Rd & Eva Sidewalk Project; Ordinance 09-2026-27 updating drainage code to match NPDES permit TNS000000; and Ordinance 10-2026-27, a sidewalk amendment. The committee also received a transit report showing 44,265 riders in July and FY2026 ridership up 17,103 to 532,925.

ACT Authority (Aug. 10) – Agenda included approving minutes and a procurement policy, a branding presentation by Keith & Co., and discussion of revised Performing Arts Center construction costs and capital campaign goals. No votes were taken.

Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (Aug. 10) – Procedural only: approved minutes, a department report, and public comment.

Parks & Recreation Committee (Aug. 11) – Approved June and July minutes, heard operations and recreation updates, and discussed the Mayor's Golf Classic and Inclusive Family Game Nights.

Arts and Heritage Council Book Committee (Aug. 12) – Discussed artist recruitment criteria and business plan; no votes.

Industrial Development Board (Aug. 12) – Routine meeting at the EDC office; no specific action items listed. IDB Chairperson for FY27 is Tommy Bates.

Tree Board (Aug. 12) – Adopted June minutes, received a forestry report, and discussed the Mayor's Summer Night Lights recap, fall outreach, and the fall tree giveaway.

Health Education & Housing Facilities Board (Aug. 12) – Agenda included election of officers and review of June 11, 2025 minutes.

Museum Board (Aug. 18) – Reviewed July financials, a preliminary Flying High 2026 report, and discussed the Marksman Challenge on Sept. 11 at Cross Creek Clays.

Public Safety Committee (Aug. 19) – Discussed Resolution 09-2026-27 and Ordinance 74-2025-26, plus department reports from Building & Codes, Fire Rescue, Police, and Municipal Court.

Arts and Heritage Council Board (Aug. 20) – Reviewed ABC grant allocations, Art on Crossland Ave. trestle, Civil Rights Monument update, AARP Grant for Crossland/Pageant Lane, and plans for October Toast to the Arts.

Coming up

• **Designations Committee (Aug. 24)** – Will consider a request to designate a portion of N Second St. from Riverside Dr. to College St. in honor of Sgt. John W. Hunt.
• **Finance Committee (Aug. 24)** – Will review ordinances including eminent domain for the Jordan Rd & Eva sidewalks project, drainage regulation amendments, and resolutions on an ATF reimbursement agreement, cybersecurity vendor confidentiality, and a MOU with Bikers Who Care for the All Wheels Skatepark at Bel Aire.
• **Power Board (Aug. 25)** – Regular monthly meeting covering contracts, purchase requests, Operating Policy 2-1, and division updates.

Clarksville council weighs school tax change; no decisions yet from busy meeting week

This week's Clarksville government meetings were all agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no final decisions are available. The most consequential item under consideration is a resolution to rescind the city's obligation to pay 20% of half the county's additional tax levy for school instructional salaries, which appeared on both the Finance Committee and City Council agendas.

City Council

The City Council met July 30 and Aug. 6. On July 30, it considered first-reading zoning changes for Evans Rd (RM-1 to C-3) and Tiny Town Rd (R-1 to C-5), a change for Gibbs Ln and Trenton Rd (AG to R-5), and a repeal and replacement of zoning chapters 9.3 and 9.5 regarding historic and downtown overlays. It also considered a donation of city real property to Montgomery County for greenway development on Matlock Rd and the resolution to rescind the 20% school tax share.

On Aug. 6, the council again considered the rescission resolution (Resolution 64-2025-26), which the Finance Committee had recommended disapproval. It also held first readings on four zoning ordinances: Evans Rd from RM-1 to R-3 (three-family residential), Tiny Town Rd from R-1 to C-5 (commercial), Gibbs Ln and Trenton Rd from AG to R-5 (residential, with RPC disapproval), and the Matlock Rd property donation.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission met July 28 to review seven zoning cases, eleven subdivisions, and several site-review developments. Notable items included a rezone of a 134-acre tract on Ted A. Crozier Blvd from Agricultural to mixed residential/commercial, a 180-unit Banner at AJAX apartment complex at 375 Bellamy Lane, and the Walker Farms Final PUD revision with 358 units on 22.5 acres.

The Board of Zoning Appeals met Aug. 5 to consider 16 home office requests, plus specific applications for dog grooming at 996 Gratton Rd., artisan studios at 790 Moray Ln. and 1330 Millet Dr., and four setback variances.

The Historic Zoning Commission and Common Design Review Board met July 27 to review design requests, including a conversion of 25 Crossland Avenue into a 12-unit apartment building, a variance for a 1,600 sq. ft. Tim Horton's and 1,500 sq. ft. retail tenant at 1445 Fort Campbell Boulevard, and exterior work at Madison Street United Methodist Church.

Other Boards

The Beer Board met July 30 to consider new permits for LivSmart Studios by Hilton, RaceTrac #2550, and Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs, a joint permit for Pablos Mexican Restaurant, and an on-premise permit for Screaming Eagle Cigars. It also reviewed citations for sales to minors at three locations.

The Power Board met July 28 for board elections and a local rate action. The Housing Authority held a special meeting July 28 with no specific items. The Audit Committee met July 29 to consider the FY 2027 Audit Plan and Internal Audit Charter. The Human Relations Commission met Aug. 5 to discuss a CHAFF funding request and a new appointee. The Convention & Visitor Bureau board met July 28 to discuss multi-year funding commitments for FY27-FY30. The Roxy Regional Theatre board held a special meeting Aug. 7 to discuss a potential Cast House property.

Coming up

• Aug. 10: ACT Authority will discuss revised Performing Arts Center construction costs and capital campaign goals.
• Aug. 11: Transportation, Street & Garage Committee will consider adopting NACTO and GDCI design guides for streets, bikeways, and transit, plus an eminent domain ordinance for the Jordan Rd & Eva Sidewalk Project.
• Aug. 11: Parks & Recreation Committee will review minutes and department updates.
• Aug. 12: Tree Board will discuss the fall tree giveaway and outreach.

Clarksville Gas & Water Board approves service agreements; City Council set to weigh zoning changes and greenway donation

The Clarksville Gas & Water Board approved two service agreements at its July 21 meeting, including a professional services agreement with Tennessee College of Applied Technology and an IT support agreement with Waypoint Platform Solutions. The board also reviewed financial reports for its Water, Wastewater, and Gas divisions and a stormwater division development study and implementation plan. Minutes for the meeting have not yet been published.

Gas & Water Board actions

According to the meeting summary, the board approved the two agreements and signed off on minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting. Financial reports for the Water, Wastewater, and Gas divisions were reviewed, along with a stormwater division development study and implementation plan. No dollar amounts for the agreements were listed in the available agenda materials.

City Council zoning and property items

The Clarksville City Council is scheduled to consider multiple zoning changes on first reading, including rezoning Evans Rd from RM-1 to C-3 and Tiny Town Rd from R-1 to C-5, as well as rezoning Gibbs Ln and Trenton Rd from AG to R-5. The council will also review a proposal to repeal and replace zoning chapters 9.3 and 9.5, which cover historic and downtown overlay districts.

The council agenda includes the Public Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026–2036 and a donation of city real property to Montgomery County for Matlock Rd greenway development. A resolution to rescind the city's obligation to pay 20% of specific tax proceeds toward county instructional salaries is also listed.

Planning Commission land-use review

The Clarksville Planning Commission will review seven zoning cases and eleven subdivisions. Notable items include Z-19-2026, which would rezone a 134-acre Ted A. Crozier Blvd tract from Agricultural to mixed residential/commercial, and two site-review developments: SR-9-2026 for a 180-unit Banner at AJAX apartment complex at 375 Bellamy Lane, and SR-62-2026 for the Walker Farms Final PUD revision with 358 units on 22.5 acres.

Finance Committee: school tax obligation and K-9 retirement

The Finance Committee will consider Resolution 64-2025-26, which would rescind the city's obligation to pay 20% of the division of one half of tax proceeds for instructional salaries in the County's General Purpose School fund. The committee will also review Resolution 01-2026-27, authorizing the retirement of K-9 dog "Drako" and donation to Officer Logan Oakley, and an Order of Consent Judgment for Mark Riggins, CGW. Monthly financial reports from General Government, Department of Electricity, Gas & Water, and City Attorney are on the agenda.

Museum Board to consider FY2027 budget

The Board of Trustees will review the Treasurer's June 2026 financials and consider the Executive Director's recommendation to approve the FY2027 budget as provided. Committee reports from Finance, Building, Collections/Exhibits, Marketing/Membership, Nominating, and Museum Guild are scheduled. A reception for Cameron O'Hanlon, Executive Director of the ACT Authority, is set for August 11, 5:30–7:00 pm.

Other meetings

• **Parking Commission** (July 21): Will review May and June 2026 financial reports, discuss free parking models and software, consider a request for an audit of the past three years of commission activity, and vote on voiding 15 parking tickets.
• **Historic Zoning Commission / Common Design Review Board** (July 27): Reviewing design requests including a conversion of 25 Crossland Avenue into a 12-unit apartment building with an additional level, and a variance request for a 1,600 sq. ft. Tim Horton's and 1,500 sq. ft. retail tenant at 1445 Fort Campbell Boulevard.
• **Power Board** (July 28): Scheduled for board elections, local rate action, contracts and professional services, purchase requests, and review of Operating Policy 2-1.
• **Audit Committee** (July 29): Will consider approving the FY 2027 Audit Plan and Internal Audit Charter. The department report notes 35 hotline reports in FY 2026, all resolved.
• **Beer Board** (July 30): Reviewing new permit applications for LivSmart Studios by Hilton, RaceTrac #2550, and Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs, plus citations for sales to minors at Beach Oil #16, Dollar General Store #15643, and Marley Tobacco & Smokes.

Coming up

• **Board of Zoning Appeals** — August 5, 2026: Will consider 16 routine home office requests, plus specific applications for dog grooming at 996 Gratton Rd. and artisan studios at 790 Moray Ln. and 1330 Millet Dr. Four setback variance requests are also on the agenda.
• **Human Relations Commission** — August 5, 2026: Will discuss a CHAFF funding request, review a budget update, and consider a new commission appointee. Public comment is allowed for up to three residents.

Clarksville meetings: FY27 budget readings, driveway approvals, and committee updates dominate busy two weeks

Clarksville's City Council took up the first and second readings of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget over the past two weeks, while the Access Management Board of Appeals was the only body with confirmed vote outcomes — approving two driveways on Horseshoe Cave and withdrawing a request on Highland Bluff Way. Most other meetings have agendas available but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

FY27 Budget Under Consideration

The City Council held special sessions on July 6 and July 9 to consider Ordinance 98-2025-26, which proposes amendments to the operating and capital budgets for governmental funds for fiscal year 2026-27. Minutes from both readings have not been published, so the vote outcomes are not available in the record.

Access Management Board Decisions

The Clarksville Access Management Board of Appeals met July 15 at the Street Department and recorded three 5-0 votes. Members voted 5-0 to approve two driveways on Horseshoe Cave, increasing the primary driveway width to 32 feet (Case #2026-03). They also voted 5-0 to withdraw the driveway request on 100 Highland Bluff Way because the property is on a private road (Case #2026-04). Prior meeting minutes were adopted 5-0. The agenda included Amendment Ordinance 107-2005-06, which requires a minimum of 2-3 cases on the agenda.

Transportation, Street and Garage Committee

The committee reviewed departmental reports on July 14. Clarksville Transit System reported June ridership of 38,507 fixed-route riders and 4,562 paratransit riders, with year-to-date net operations under budget by $186,920.02. The city garage reported June parts costs of $177,559.78 and tire costs of $19,425. The Street Department provided updates on capital projects including Spring Creek, Rossview, Woodstock Phase I, and Russellville sidewalks.

Neighborhood and Community Services Committee

On July 13, the committee was scheduled to receive updates on several housing and community initiatives, including the Financial Empowerment Center staffing and a Fall 2026 launch, the Canopy Initiative 100-Day Challenge progress regarding families, veterans, and seniors, the Jack Miller Blvd property donation, and the Frosty Morn Senior Housing PUD funding status. Preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) was also on the agenda.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee reviewed maintenance operations at Smith Trahern Mansion and Swan Lake Golf Course on July 14. Staff presented information on summer youth programming, aquatics, and America's 250th Celebration activities, including July 3 fireworks and a July 4 drone show. Other events discussed included an Exposé Into the Mind of the United States Colored Troops event at the L&N Train Station and a Murder in Maui dinner event at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

Other Committee and Board Activity

The Operations Committee met July 7 to establish ground rules, communication protocols, and review year-to-date budget versus actuals, staffing levels, and open contracts. The Clarksville ACT Authority met July 14 to consider approval of a procurement policy, FY2025/26 financial actuals, and a communications and fundraising outlook through 2028. The Clarksville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met July 15 to discuss a 90-day Executive Director assessment, employee handbook revisions (Sections 1-3), the Lincon Homes Redevelopment update, and a ROSS Grant update. The Public Safety Committee met July 15 to review department reports and consider Resolution 01-2026-27, which would retire K-9 'Drako' from the police unit and donate the retired dog to Officer Logan Oakley. The Senior Center Board of Directors held a special meeting July 16 to finalize unresolved transitional issues. The Arts and Heritage Council discussed a possible scholarship endowment, a website refresh, and updates on the Civil Rights Monument, Road to Emancipation, and Art on Crossland Ave. trestle.

Coming Up

• **July 20** — Roxy Regional Theatre Board: officer elections, Performing Arts Center update, Cast Housing discussion, AACT Worldfest review, and financial report.
• **July 21** — Parking Commission: review of May and June 2026 financial reports, discussion on free parking models, a request for audit of the past three years of commission activity, and voiding of 15 parking tickets.
• **July 21** — Clarksville Gas & Water Board: professional services agreement with Tennessee College of Applied Technology and IT support agreement with Waypoint Platform Solutions, plus stormwater division development study and financial reports for Water, Wastewater, and Gas divisions.
• **July 21** — Museum Board of Trustees: consideration of FY2027 budget approval, June 2026 financials review, and committee reports from Finance, Building, Collections/Exhibits, Marketing/Membership, Nominating, and Museum Guild. Public comment allows up to three speakers at five minutes each.

Clarksville officials packed budget readings, zoning, and beer permits into busy two-week stretch

Clarksville's City Council held multiple special sessions over the past two weeks to take up the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, with zoning changes, property donations, and beer permits also on crowded agendas. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration — not confirmed outcomes or vote tallies.

City Council and the FY27 Budget

The City Council met in special session on June 29 to discuss the FY27 budget, including Ordinance 97-2025-26, which would amend current budgets and adopt new operating and capital budgets for governmental funds.

A second special session on July 6 was scheduled to consider the first reading of Ordinance 98-2025-26, proposing amendments to the operating and capital budgets for governmental funds for fiscal year 2026-27. A third special session on July 9 was set for the second reading of the same ordinance.

No vote tallies are available because minutes have not been published.

Zoning, Donations, and Liquor Certificates

At its July 2 meeting, the City Council was scheduled to consider several zoning ordinances, including a zone change from O-1 to C-2 for Youth Realty, LLC near Professional Park Dr, and a zone change from R-1 to C-5 for Shaun Robertson near Dover Rd.

The agenda also included donation of real property at 0 Jack Miller Blvd for housing development, an amendment to the FY27 Operating Budget for the Clarksville Parking Commission, and donation of city property to Montgomery County for Matlock Rd greenway development.

Restoring Clarksville Task Force

On June 30, the Restoring Clarksville Initiative Task Force was set to receive updates from city departments on development and infrastructure. Discussion topics included potential opportunity zones near Fort Campbell Blvd, state legislation on Land Trusts/Land Banks and Enhanced Code Fines, Building and Codes staffing for the FY2027 budget, the Safe Streets for All plan, and the Frosty Morn senior and ADA low-income housing process.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals met July 1 to review requests for permitted uses and variances. The agenda listed professional home office requests at nine addresses: 429 Faye Dr., 991 S Ash Ridge Dr. Unit C, 3263 Twelve Oaks Blvd., 3777 Nadia Ct., 1348 Francesca Dr., 918 Dominion Dr., 2825 Summertree Ln., 1792 Apache Way, and 725 Cavalier Dr.

Additional requests included catering services at 1354 Bruceton Dr., a religious institution at 3071 Trenton Rd., dog grooming at 209 Union Camp Blvd., a guest house at 949 Meriwether Rd., and setback variances at 3421 Quicksilver Ln., 537 Inver Ln., and 1006 Washington St.

Beer Board

On July 2, the Beer Board was scheduled to review new beer permits and a special event request. Items included a special event for Blackhorse Pub and Brewery's America's 250th Celebration at 1 Public Square, a parking lot permit for Edward Lynn LLC / DBA Classic Cue of Clarksville at 647 N Riverside Dr., new on-premise permits for Artisan Bistro, LLC at 1715 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Ste. D and Old Chicago Taproom II LLC at 2815 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., and a citation review for Noveer LLC / DBA Royal Lounge at 703 Providence Blvd.

Operations Committee

On July 7, the Operations Committee met to establish its frequency, location, and roles. The agenda included setting committee ground rules and communication protocols, a review of year-to-date budget versus actuals, an update on staffing levels and open positions, and a status report on open contracts and upcoming bids.

Coming Up

• **July 13 — Neighborhood and Community Services Committee:** Financial Empowerment Center staffing and Fall 2026 launch, Canopy Initiative 100-Day Challenge progress, Jack Miller Blvd property donation update, Frosty Morn Senior Housing PUD funding status, and CAPER preparation.
• **July 14 — Clarksville ACT Authority:** Approval of June 9 minutes, FY2025/26 financial actuals, procurement policy, executive director welcome event, and communications and fundraising outlook through 2028.
• **July 14 — Transportation, Street and Garage Committee:** CTS June ridership (38,507 fixed route, 4,562 paratransit), year-to-date net under budget by $186,920.02, garage parts cost of $177,559.78, garage tire cost of $19,425, and street project updates on Spring Creek, Rossview, Woodstock Phase I, and Russellville sidewalks.
• **July 14 — Parks & Recreation Committee:** Swan Lake Golf Course and youth programming updates, Smith Trahern Mansion roof replacement, America's 250th Celebration events, and community programming.
• **July 15 — Public Safety Committee:** Department reports from Building & Codes, Fire Rescue, Police, and Municipal Court, plus Resolution 01-2026-27 on the retirement of K-9 'Drako' and donation of the retired dog to Officer Logan Oakley.