Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools
Coverage of Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools in the Nexus archive.
- Clarksville approves 10% property tax hike and budget cuts after months of debate
Clarksville City Council approved a 10% property tax increase and budget cuts after months of debate, finalizing a $178 million fiscal year 2026-27 budget. The decision included reductions across most departments, including parks, police, fire, and streets, while the school system avoided cuts but faced rejected proposals to reduce voluntary contributions.
- Tenn. student confronts school board over teacher who showed her inappropriate photos
Makenzie Ellithorpe confronted the Clarksville-Montgomery County school board about science teacher Matthew Vedder, who showed her nude photos during class. Vedder, husband of Superintendent Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder, resigned after the incident. Ellithorpe described the event as intentional, not accidental, and expressed feeling unsafe in a school environment.