Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Clarksville task force leads the Restoring Clarksville Initiative to revitalize neglected properties today. The group partners with multiple city departments and community organizations to demolish hazardous sites — from residential to commercial—and spur neighborhood redevelopment and improved safety. The Leaf Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Tennessee education laws limit in‑class cell phone use, require 40 minutes of recess daily, and mandate gun safety training for public school students. The changes—aimed at improving focus, health and safety—are now in effect and will reshape school routines across the state. The Leaf Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dunbar Cave State Park will host a virtual meeting on Mar. 5 at 1:00 p.m. and an in-person meeting on Mar. 10 at 6:00 p.m. in Clarksville (401 Old Dunbar Cave Road) to gather input for a Recreational Trails Program grant; comments will be accepted through Mar. 20. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ APSU lacrosse lost 13 to 10 to Eastern Michigan Sunday at Morgan Brothers Field in a back and forth contest. Eastern Michigan rallied with three goals in the final quarter while APSU shot 25 times and had eight turnovers — the Govs are set to face Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday at University Stadium. Clarksville Online
- ➤ APSU softball beat Stonehill 10-2 in six innings at Cathi Maynard Park on Sunday with three home runs and eight extra-base hits sparking the win; the team will host the Cathi Maynard Invitational this weekend with contests against Butler and Western Michigan. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The APSU men’s tennis team lost 6-1 to Middle Tennessee at the Granville Bouldin Tennis Center on Sunday. They will face Saint Louis on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Governors Tennis Courts. Clarksville Online
- ➤ On Saturday night, Lawrence County beat Montgomery Central 56 to 38 in the Region 6-3A quarterfinal, ending the Indians’ best season in a decade. The Wildcats tightened their defense in the second half and built a lead with strong rebounds and timely three pointers. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ Rossview High beat West Creek 56-51 on Saturday at Rossview High School in a region 7-4A quarterfinal, advancing the Hawks to semifinals set for Tuesday while ending West Creek’s season. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Austin Peay’s new athletic director Jordan Harmon joined this week’s Clarksville Conversations to discuss plans for building strong ties with Govs programs - his interview focused on revenue growth and supporting academic success. ClarksvilleNow.com
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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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