Can housing be both affordable and safe? Sprinkler proposal draws fire

What's behind drama at Ajax Turner Senior Center

If you're confused about what's going on with the city's move to take over the Ajax Turner Senior Center, you aren't alone. Here's an attempted explanation, and odds on what happens next. Plus, the council tries again to pass a budget with or without a tax hike, looking back at Clarksville's history through pictures - rotten teeth and all, and what should be done about neighborhood fireworks madness.

Who's to blame for bus wreck families getting stuck with bill?

Families of kids hurt in the school bus crash are lashing out at the School Board. But there's a better place to direct that grief and anger: our state legislature (the one that limited their financial compensation). Also, the City Council can't land on a budget they like, we lay odds on what major retailer is coming to Tiny Town Road, the Traveling Wilburys bail out Clarksville veterans, and Ryan is totally done with Elmo.

Make it make sense: City fire response, Senior Center debate, contractor rules

The great mysteries of our age: 1. Clarksville Fire Rescue responds to fires outside the city limits, but county taxes don't support CFR. 2. The city wants to pay more to take over the Ajax Turner Senior Center, despite that the city has a revenue crisis. 3. The state has a law that small contractors have to be licensed, but Montgomery County hasn't opted in. Can someone make it all make sense?

What led up to courthouse shooting involving racism-fueled social videos?

A Clarksville man has been recording himself taunting Black people with racial slurs. This week, a confrontation ended in gunfire. Here's what led up to it and what happens next. Plus, a look into the disciplinary records of sheriff candidates, Ascension Saint Thomas seeks help building a massive medical campus, whining over Wawa, and Chris has a plan to replace Smart Glasses with Smart Braces.

What's behind city's 33% tax increase, pullback of $3.5 million for schools?

Mayor Joe Pitts dropped some bombshells in the last week, with a proposed 31-cent property tax increase and a pullback of $3.5 million in sales tax revenue from schools. What's going on, why the surprises, and why isn't the city collaborating with other government agencies? Also, how to get rid of this political gerrymandering BS, and what you'll see on Ryan's love pants.