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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials are considering merging Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center into Parks & Rec to address staff turnover and facility concerns. Community members will speak during City Council public comments today at 6 p.m. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ On March 16, 16-year-old Max Swadley donated blood at the Red Cross office on Madison Street, continuing his grandfather's long family tradition of giving blood. His grandfather, now 88 and cancer-free, said he will wait until next summer to donate again. ClarksvilleNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Funerals have been set for two Kenwood Middle students killed in a March 27 bus crash — Zoe's service is scheduled on Saturday, Apr. 4 at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, and Arianna's service will be held at Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist on April 6-7. The Leaf Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shinhung Global USA celebrated the grand opening of its 75,000 sqft Warehouse 4 facility on Dunlop Lane this week in Clarksville. Guests toured the space, which processes 15 inbound and 15 outbound trailers daily. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Backstage has compiled movie and TV casting calls for Clarksville to help actors find local opportunities. The list includes role and pay details for films, vertical series, and reality TV projects — featuring opportunities like The Great Lakeview Bake-Off and Sydney Campbell is Dead to Me. ClarksvilleNow.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Korea Zinc launched its $6.6B Project Crucible at the DoubleTree by Hilton Riverview on Wednesday as local and state leaders marked the start of a project expected to create 420 jobs and boost domestic metal refining—with zinc processing set to begin in 2029 and full production planned for early 2030. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay State University received a gift from Terry and Valen Cox to create the Valen A. Cox Scholarship Endowment for military spouses of active duty soldiers (dependents considered second) that will start in Fall 2027, requiring enrolled students to maintain a 3.0 GPA. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ APSU’s College of STEM will host its next Science on Tap event on Tuesday, April 7 at Strawberry Alley Ale Works at 5:30 p.m. where Assistant Professor Samantha Robinson & Donate Life Tennessee ambassador Lourdes Matamoros will explain the impact of organ donation. Clarksville Online
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ APSU's Native Plant Sale runs April 1—30 online with 79 native species to benefit its arboretum; pickup is May 1 at 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. and May 2 at 9:00 a.m. — noon on campus. The Pollinator and Native Plant Summit is May 17 at Rotary Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After last Friday's fatal bus crash that killed two Montgomery County students, Xaviel Lugo opposed lowering the driver age from 25 to 23, insisting that experience matters, while Representative Mike Sparks supports the bill & lawmakers have stalled the measure in committee. NewsChannel 5
- ➤ Construction on I-24 north of the state line will reduce westbound lanes starting Wednesday, April 1, as drivers face delays through July. Tiny Town Road and Fort Campbell Boulevard may also experience congestion during the project. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker signed with the Titans on a free agent deal on April 1, adding experience from stints with Detroit, Carolina and the Jets to a quarterback room led by Cam Ward. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Clarksville now recognizes the top girls basketball players from the 2025-26 season that featured upsets, fierce rivalries, and a state title. Awards include Player of the Year for Lauren Hassell of Clarksville Christian (the TSIAA Mrs. Basketball honoree) and accolades for coaching and key players. ClarksvilleNow.com
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Darren Brand Live Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket sales are final — Experience high-energy comedy from Wild 'N Out star Darren Brand at Joker’s.
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Spring Fest
Free Family Fun, bounce houses, games,Food, and Easter Egg Hunt. 11am-1pm. Spring Fest A Resurrection Celebration
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Living The Gospel of Jesus Christ Men's Conference
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — William O. Beach Civic Hall — Registration required — Empower yourself in faith and community through inspiring talks and worship.
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