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Clarksville
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Service companies said that thousands of homes lost power after Sunday's ice storm and that homeowners must call their electric provider and hire a licensed electrician to fix damaged weatherheads or meter bases before power can be reconnected. Customers are warned not to try repairs themselves. WSMV 4
- ➤ The Millan Foundation will host Service Beyond the Uniform, a free community panel on leadership and service beyond the military on Feb. 5 at The Press in downtown Clarksville. Brigadier General Scott Brower leads the panel, and a reception in The Jude Room will follow for networking. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Janet and Johnny Rudolph Jr. have created the Wade Hadley Rudolph Pre-Medicine Endowment at APSU to support juniors and seniors with at least a 3.2 GPA in science majors as they prepare for medical school. The gift honors Wade Rudolph’s legacy — his spirit remains in each future doctor. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ APSU’s College of STEM announced a four-date Science on Tap series this spring at Strawberry Alley Ale Works downtown. Sessions cover topics like math behind tax bills and native tree replanting and will be held Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, and May 5 with doors opening at 5 p.m. ClarksvilleNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee leads the nation in nighttime tornadoes with nearly half occurring after sunset and Middle Tennessee averaging 17 tornadoes yearly, prompting experts to urge residents to use NOAA Weather Radios for warnings—residents should not rely on local hills for safety. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots in Clarksville remain icy even though temperatures will reach 36 today — many side streets are slippery amid plowed-up snow. Forecasts show more frigid air and a slight chance of snow starting Friday so residents should use caution when traveling. ClarksvilleNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department is repairing a water main on Woodale Drive today and has turned off water service from North Magnolia Drive + Shalimar Drive; motorists face detours and low water pressure in the area while repairs are expected to finish by 6:00 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ After a layered icy storm that complicated road clearing, Clarksville crews worked around the clock to treat 700 miles of streets using 9,000 tons of salt (costing about 1 million dollars) and logged over 5,000 man hours with 65 employees and 32 trucks. The city continues efforts for safe travel. ClarksvilleNow.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ APSU Govs beat Eastern Kentucky 90-82 on Wednesday at Baptist Health Arena in Richmond — their first win there since 2017 — with grad forward Collin Parker scoring 25 points and lifting the team to a 14-6 record. They will play West Georgia on Saturday at The Coliseum in Carrollton. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Local high school basketball teams are nearing the midway point of district seasons. Girls' teams at Clarksville High, Rossview, Kirkwood, and Northeast lead District 13-4A — while boys' teams at Kirkwood, Rossview and Clarksville High top their standings as weather delays hold some games heading into February. ClarksvilleNow.com
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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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Stained Glass Workshop
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — 98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN — $12.71 total — Create your own stained glass design in this beginner-friendly workshop.
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~ Socrates
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