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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Clarksville will gather for the 24th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at SportsCom on Saturday, Jan. 31, starting at 8:00 a.m. with gym activities, food, and live music before brave participants join the 10:00 a.m. parade plunge in the outdoor pool (Boro Beach) while bringing non-perishable food donations. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Roxy Regional Theatre has moved from Franklin Street to a temporary space on Public Square as the city moves ahead with plans for a new Performing Arts Center + the change marks a fresh start for the venue. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During orientation last summer at APSU, first-year Kameron Young found confidence by joining the Business Living Learning Community (LLC) that offered academic support and community service. He will continue engaging in networking events and campus groups as the spring semester approaches. Main Street Clarksville
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Parks and Recreation earned Gold certification as the first Green Certified organization, highlighting its energy saving + water conservation efforts and community programs. The department will launch its Wildlife Watchkeepers summer camp registration at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 2 at county facilities. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Six officers from the Clarksville Police Department completed a twelve-week Basic Police School course at TLETA on Dec. 19 — they will now complete further field training before joining patrol shifts — and Officer Hunter Mead earned the Marksmanship Award with a perfect score. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fairview's girls won a tough District 11-3A game Friday at Montgomery Central High School + Casidy Walker and Abbie Hammon led the low-scoring match to a 39-31 win on the road. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon at Food City Center, Tennessee’s basketball team built a 17-point lead before Kentucky rallied for an 80-78 win. The Volunteers have a midweek bye and will face No. 18 Alabama at 8:30 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Indians defeated the Fairview Yellow Jackets 72–55 in a District 11-3A game at Montgomery Central High School Friday—keeping them undefeated at 3–0. Star player Noah Nicholson scored 26 points, and coach Sam Young praised the team’s defensive effort. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The Tennessee Titans will hold in-person second interviews with head coaching candidates—Matt Nagy, Kevin Stefanski and Jeff Hafley—later this week in Nashville, while first-round sessions occur today. Additional candidates remain scheduled for initial interviews. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ The Lady Vols travel to Tuscaloosa today for a game against Alabama at 1:00 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum. Tennessee, on a five-game winning streak in SEC play, will be broadcast on SEC Network — a matchup with a historic edge in their series. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The APSU women’s basketball team lost to Lipscomb 51 to 45 Saturday at F&M Bank Arena, and they will play Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Rossview boys basketball won 79-54 over Northeast Friday night — following their win over Clarksville High on Jan. 9, JiYair Rose led with 19 points while transfers Israel Dillard and Linkoln Schwass boosted scoring as coach Johnny Jackson expects the team to keep its focus in district play. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ Kirkwood guard Armani Smith recovered from his December injury by scoring (29 points) in a win over White House Heritage on Tuesday and then (36 points) in a 70-44 victory that showcased his strong return, as his team bounced back in impressive fashion. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ The APSU women's tennis team begins its spring season with matches in South Carolina this weekend, making Yi-Ching Huang’s debut in both singles and doubles; they will face Jacksonville State in Evansville on Jan. 24. Clarksville Online
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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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