Keri Lovato City Council - Ward 12

05/29/2026

School is officially out for summer, so please slow down and watch for kids playing in neighborhoods and side streets (if this rain ever stops ☔).

Tuesday night wrapped up Budget Committee meetings, and City Council is expected to receive the final proposed budget by the end of today. I’ll send a separate budget update on Monday.

Items discussed this week that are expected to come before Council for a vote next week include:
• Parking Commission structure and downtown enforcement
• Adding Good Friday to the city holiday schedule
• Increased vacation time for city employees
• Saint Thomas Hospital Development Area economic impact plan
• Proposed changes to the city’s fund balance policy

There are currently no rezoning requests in Ward 12.

As always, I appreciate everyone who stays engaged and shares their thoughts and ideas. We are in this together.

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05/29/2026

TOMORROW

6th Annual First Responder Championship Flag Football Tournament at Fortera Stadium APSU.

The first game will begin at 11:00 AM.

Admission:

Children 12 years old and under: Free
All others: $5 admission at the gate

All proceeds will go to support the local Montgomery County First Responder Association.

Come out and support your First Responders for a great day of football, community, and friendly competition.

We hope to see everyone there tomorrow!

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05/02/2026

Yesterday at 3:47 PM I, with other City Council members, received the proposed FY27 budget.

Yes, there’s some sticker shock.
A PROPOSED property tax rate increase to $1.23.

What could this mean for you?

Find the assessed value of your home.
Multiply it by 0.25.
Divide that number by 100.
Then multiply by 1.23.

A home valued at $300,000 would pay about $937.50 per year.

What happens now?

I’m diving into all 569 pages of the proposed budget. Not just skimming it, but comparing last year to this year and identifying what’s changed and why.

Next week starts budget meetings at the committee levels.

In the meantime, I’m open to conversations, concerns, and ideas.
Call, text, or email me.

I’m here to represent you.
We’re in this together.

04/27/2026

It's the last week for early voting, Let's go! 🦅🇺🇸

04/20/2026

‼️Tylertown Road is currently shut down between Samantha Lane and Clarksville Fire Rescue Station 11‼️

Update: The roadway is back open

At approximately 10:17 a.m., the Clarksville Police Department responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Samantha Lane.

Tylertown Road is currently shut down between Samantha Lane and Clarksville Fire Rescue Station 11, with traffic being diverted onto Roscommon Way.

All individuals involved are cooperating with officers. At this time, there is no threat to the public.

This appears to be a domestic-related incident, but it remains an active investigation, and no additional details are available for release. An adult female was shot during the incident; however, her condition is unknown at this time.

04/13/2026

This is a big moment for Clarksville.

I’m excited to welcome Vanderbilt Health to our city.

This morning’s leadership luncheon hit on something folks here have been saying for a long time now.

We’ve been underserved, especially when it comes to emergency and hospital healthcare.

It’s frustrating as hell, but that’s just the truth.

You don’t have to look far to see it.
Just read the comments.
Listen to the stories.

I know firsthand what it’s like to wait, worry, or have to drive farther than you should have to just to get care.

That’s why I’ve got some hope right now.

Vanderbilt Health is stepping in with intention, investment, and a willingness to partner with Clarksville. And that matters.

It’s what we need.
And we deserve systems that grow with us.

And a special thank you to Alexis. You show up in a real way, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. I’m grateful to be around people who genuinely care about this community.

What improvements would you most like to see in healthcare access here in Clarksville?

04/08/2026

Welcome to April, Clarksville

There’s a lot happening right now, so I wanted to share a few quick updates from this past week:

• Tylertown Road expansion is currently paused due to soil conditions. Work is expected to resume in about 2 months while additional engineering solutions are finalized. I know...I'm frustrated too!

• We’re aware of the wildlife concerns (yes. The beavers 🦫). With several wetlands in the area, there are regulations that require careful handling before any action can be taken.

• The Ajax Senior Center will see some changes in leadership and oversight, but services for our seniors will remain in place.

• A location has officially been selected for the new Clarksville VA Center near Saint B. We’re still a few years out, but this is a big step forward for our veterans.

• I brought forward a resolution to begin the process of creating a hazard duty stipend in retirement for our first responders. The required study is underway and will take about 3 months.

• We also had a Special Session to discuss the future of Frosty Morn. There’s progress, but also some important environmental and long-term planning considerations that still need to be worked through.

I share more details (including context behind these decisions) in my full newsletter each month.

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03/27/2026

In moments like these, when words fall short, I lean on my faith and trust God to carry what I cannot.

My heart breaks for these students, their families, and the first responders involved in this tragedy.

I am praying that each of them finds strength, comfort, and healing during this incredibly difficult time.

WSMV4 is working to learn more about this crash.

03/20/2026

To help beautify our neighborhoods, the Clarksville Street Department will have its annual Spring Clean-Up from Monday, March 23 - Wednesday, May 1, 2026.

12/02/2025

‼️GO VOTE‼️

Election Day in the 7th Congressional District is TODAY!
Polls are open ‘til 7PM

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