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Clarksville
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ APSU music students Giancarlos Jose Carvajal Fonseca & Tyler Orendorff won the Concerto & Aria Competition while Cal Luzzo received honorable mention. Fonseca will perform Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto on Feb. 25 and Orendorff will perform Ingolf Dahl’s piece on April 13 at George & Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ APSU graduate student Madison Pertuset reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro during a challenging weeklong trek over winter break, testing her strength through five climate zones and guided by a WHOA travel group (focused on empowering women). She now plans to continue her studies in marketing communication. Clarksville Online
- ➤ APSU professor Alex Adams published a comprehensive review of online K-12 P.E. practices that explores creative at-home adaptations and calls for more research while noting that in-person instruction remains the best way to learn physical skills (a shift from emergency pandemic teaching). ClarksvilleNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee isn’t in Tornado Alley — it lies in Dixie Alley — a volatile zone where severe storms and long-track, powerful tornadoes often occur. Experts say the high risk for nighttime tornadoes means residents should stay alert during storm season. WSMV 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department turned off water on Saratoga Drive, Ashbury Road, Shannon Street, and Shanee Street (from Shannon Street to Bunker Hill Road) for a water valve replacement. Water service is expected to be restored by about 3:30 p.m. today. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Clarksville Fire Rescue received nearly $33,000 from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Whataburger on Feb. 20 to update its dive team equipment, including dry suits, boots and helmets to boost safety in swiftwater and dive rescues. The Leaf Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The number two-seeded Rossview High girls’ basketball team defeated Kirkwood 35-20 in the district 13-4A semifinals—led by Ellie Hankemeier’s 21 points—and will advance to the title game on Monday in hopes of clinching their first district title after previous losses. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Austin Peay State University Govs battled back from a 16-point deficit to beat North Florida 76-75 in a nail-biting finish at UNF Arena Thursday. Rashaud Marshall recorded career highs as the Govs notched their seventh straight win over the Ospreys while keeping their ASUN record strong. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Austin Peay State University's men’s basketball team is closing its River City trip today with a 7:00 p.m. contest at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville. The team rides a nine-game win streak and prepares to return home for Senior Day on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ APSU women’s basketball will host Bellarmine for Senior Day today at 2:00 p.m. at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville — the Govs lead the series 6-1 and are eager to rebound after a close loss last week before hosting Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 25. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Clarksville High Wildcats advanced to the district title game after defeating Northeast High Eagles 55-20 during Thursday's semifinal— they will face Rossview High Monday as they seek their fifth consecutive title. ClarksvilleNow.com
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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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Faizon Love Live at Joker's Comedy House
8-10 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — General Admission tickets available — Join Faizon Love for a night filled with raw and hilarious comedy.
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Adult/Teen Clay Workshop
2-4 p.m. — ArtLink Studio — $3.42 + fees — Unleash your creativity in a fun, hands-on clay workshop for ages 14 and up.
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Lipscomb Bisons vs Austin Peay Governors Baseball
1-2 PM — Raymond C. Hand Baseball Park — Secure your seats — Experience thrilling collegiate baseball action in Clarksville.
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Willie Brown — Live Puppetry Show
7:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wit and imagination of ventriloquist Willie Brown in an interactive comedy show for all ages.
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