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Clarksville
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Rotary Club will host longtime meteorologist Lelan Statom on Wednesday, Jan. 14 to share his insights on local weather changes and preparedness — his talk will offer clear guidance on severe weather trends for community members. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Clarksville Amateur Transmitting Society will test emergency radio communications on Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Bethlehem Civitan Park during Winter Field Day. Local amateurs will use generators, antennas, and gear — all for backup communications. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Artist Co-op has opened registration for its Juried Photography Exposition; local photographers aged 18 or older can submit entries by Friday, Jan. 23 at 5 pm and join the opening reception on Feb. 5 from 5 to 8 pm at the DAC gallery (96 Franklin Street). ClarksvilleNow.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Investments from Korea Zinc and LG Chem will create thousands of jobs and boost incomes by 2030 as part of Clarksville’s shift to modern manufacturing. The Industrial Development Board discussed retail upgrades at Freedom Farms and new competition among healthcare providers (increasing local economic impact). ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit 917 Society is giving every 8th grader a free pocket Constitution to boost civic learning ahead of America’s 250th anniversary later this year. The group has distributed over 1 million copies nationwide and will release a special edition Blue Book on Constitution Day — Sept. 17. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ APSU professor Darren Michael, fired in September for social media comments on Charlie Kirk, was reinstated on Dec. 30 and will receive a $500,000 settlement (including therapy reimbursement) as APSU admitted it did not follow proper termination policy. The Leaf Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Gas and Water Department turned off water on Ridgeway Drive from Buck Drive to the dead end — and on 1035 and 1044 Davidson Drive — for water main maintenance today, causing low pressure and road detours between Davidson Drive and Buck Drive. Service will be restored by about 3:00 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Today, City Council will consider an ordinance to let the city purchase The Well (224 Union St) for expanded homeless support services using $750,000 in CDBG funds to consolidate services downtown and boost case management, emergency sheltering and meal programs. ClarksvilleNow.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ APSU Govs baseball announced its 2026 schedule with five Atlantic Sun series at Joe Maynard Field at Raymond C. Hand Park while 33 road games include SEC and nonconference contests. The season kicks off on Feb. 13 at UNLV and continues with home games and road trips outlined for spring. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The No.20 Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team is traveling to Mississippi State for an SEC game today at 6:30 p.m. CT at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville (they are on a three-game winning streak after their win over Auburn). Clarksville Online
- ➤ Kirkwood Cobras beat the Kenwood Knights 56-25 on Tuesday at Kenwood High School with a strong 11-0 run early in the game — the defensive effort helped the team build a commanding lead and set the stage for the district season. ClarksvilleNow.com
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Paint N Sip Workshop
6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $4.28 Tax + $1.23 ticket service fee — Sip some wine and unleash your creativity while painting a masterpiece.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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