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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Premier cancels its planned clinic—a move that risks a $2 million tax revenue loss from new hospital plans. Meanwhile, Roxy moves to a temporary home, a gas pipeline is set from Cadiz, Kentucky, a new county commissioner is appointed and CA Middle School wins with a buzzer beater shot. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Earlier this year, Freedom Alliance partnered with U.S. Bank and Serra Chevrolet to present a vehicle to Sgt. John Moore as part of the Driven to Serve program in Clarksville, honoring his heroism and supporting his need for reliable transport to Nashville for medical and rehabilitation appointments. Clarksville Online
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jodi’s Cabinet Sales hosted the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event last Thursday where local business leaders mingled over food, drinks + a raffle. The next event is scheduled for Feb. 19 at Strawberry Alley. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Clarksville organizations will honor MLK Day with a day-on activism event at the Morgan University Center at APSU from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and community worship Sunday at Christ the Healer Church; on Monday, education sessions at Burt Elementary School will precede an MLK march. The Leaf Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parts of the Clarksville Greenway are closed for maintenance from Jan. 15 to Feb. 12, affecting the route between Mary's Oak Trailhead and Pollard Road Trailhead; future phases may extend closures to other areas pending weather and project conditions. WSMV 4
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department has shut off water on Rowand Court for a meter replacement that may cause low water pressure — service is expected to resume by 10:00 p.m. today. Clarksville Online
- ➤ On Dec. 19, six officers from the Clarksville Police Department completed a 12-week training at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Nashville. Officer Hunter Mead—who scored 100—earned a marksmanship award; the group will begin the next phase of its Field Training Officer program before starting patrol shifts. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts has outlined plans to expand services for homeless residents by consolidating support from downtown non-profits into one streamlined approach (which includes shelter, meals, and mental health aid). The city will continue sharing details through March as community partners prepare for a comprehensive solution. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ On December 11, 2025, five officers from the Clarksville Police Department graduated from Walters State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy and finished in-house training; they began a 14-week Field Training Officer program on January 16—preparing them for independent patrol shifts. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ APSU softball's 2026 schedule features 54 games and 23 home matches at Cathi Maynard Park. Coach Stanfill, the winningest in program history, leads the Govs in key tournaments including the UWG Opening Weekend starting Feb. 6 and local events later in March (Governors Classic and Cathi Maynard Invitational). Clarksville Online
- ➤ After a two-point win against Eastern Kentucky, the APSU Govs take on Lipscomb today at 6:00 p.m. at Allen Arena in Nashville (the 80th meeting between the teams), with APSU holding a slight edge. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Northwest boys basketball, led by coach DeeDee Smith in his first season, tied last season’s win total with an 11 to 5 start after beating West Creek 62 to 51 on Friday. The Vikings aim to end an eight year district title drought as they prepare for tougher district matchups. Main Street Clarksville
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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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Candy Workshop
8-10 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Pricing includes materials and take-home apron — Create custom chocolate bars and assorted treats in this hands-on candy making experience.
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