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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.