Clarksville Council Discusses Firefighter Pay And Proposed Budget Changes

Posted on 06/13/2025

CLARKSVILLE, TN — During the City Council Executive Session on May 29, 2025, a significant discussion emerged regarding the pay of Clarksville’s firefighters, highlighting concerns over their compensation compared to other municipalities. Councilman Haywood passionately addressed the issue, revealing that Clarksville firefighters are among the lowest paid in the state, despite the city being the fifth largest in Tennessee. He expressed disappointment over the proposed budget, which included a tax increase but did not allocate sufficient funds for firefighter pay raises.

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