Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
Good morning, Clarksville.
The City of Clarksville Forestry Division and Tree Board will host their annual Tree Seedling Giveaway on March 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive + residents may collect up to five bare-root seedlings during the drive-thru event.
The Clarksville Police Department has launched the Chief’s Shining Light Award to honor locals with special needs whose perseverance and kindness strengthen our community.
Nominations for the first quarter will be accepted until March 31.
On March 18 at 4:30 p.m. at APSU's MMC building, the Road to 250: America's Story event will present American Fine Arts Culture on the Mabry Stage.
Frank Lott and Dr. Spofford will lead a roundtable with experts; admission is free (no RSVP needed) with refreshments afterward.
The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is launching varied exhibits and programs this March to honor America’s 250th anniversary, including Freedom: The History of US opening March 11, family art sessions on March 28, history talks and a film premiere.
Events take place across multiple museum venues.
Artsville Fest invites the community to the 2026 Art Gala: Speakeasy on the Square at ArtLink on Thursday, April 2 in downtown Clarksville & features a juried art gallery, live jazz, magician Russ Nowak, and food trucks during the Downtown Art Walk.
Admission is free.
Roxy Regional Theatre is holding youth auditions for ‘The Music Man JR’ on Saturday, March 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 114 Public Square (auditions by appointment only) and local performers 18 and under must email their headshot by noon on Friday, March 6.
APSU Center for Rural Education will host its sixth annual virtual conference on March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., featuring 18 live and 16 prerecorded sessions — including presentations from international and local educators — with free registration available on its website.
AccuWeather says Tennessee will face active severe weather from March to May with heavy rain, strong winds and moderate tornado risk in parts of the state.
Residents should be alert for flash floods (as shifting weather can bring sudden hazards).
Local mom, veteran and business owner Brooke McNicholas is competing in the Ms. Health & Fitness contest to win a $20,000 prize and a magazine cover.
If she wins, she will invest the funds in local youth weightlifting programs to boost community health.
APSU women's basketball ended its regular season with a 48-43 win over Lipscomb at Allen Arena on Friday.
The team built its lead with key three-pointers and strong bench play.
University of Louisville star Imari Berry honored an 8th-grade promise—made by teacher Andrea McCarthy—by inviting her to watch her score 10 points against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Thursday.
Berry kept her pledge from Richview Middle School and showed the power of early encouragement.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host the Third Annual Clarksville Greenway 8K on Saturday, May 2 at Mary’s Oak Trailhead.
The race will start at 10 a.m. with check-in at 9 a.m. and includes a new Ruck Division for up to 500 participants (pricing will increase after April 12).
APSU softball defeated Stonehill 11-0 and Southern Indiana 8-0 Friday at Cathi Maynard Park during the Governors Classic.
The team hit multiple home runs + rallied for shutout wins in both games.
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.
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.
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.
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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