By Chris Taylor
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee is ordering the city of Clarksville to pay $77,000 for its mishandling of a demolition last year which violated several air and water pollution regulations. The city demolished the abandoned Ratchford Apartments last April over public safety concerns. The Clarksville Leaf Chronicle reports the state's Department of Environment Conservation claims the city ignored asbestos in the building instead of removing it prior to demolition. Inspectors found as much as 10% asbestos in material samples at the site. The city is appealing the fine and the case is still under review.