Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Clarksville Online featured adoptable pets for the week of April 7th — several dogs and cats from local rescues are fully vetted and ready to join new families, and residents are encouraged to visit and interact with these animals.
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After 10 inches of rain fell overnight, flooding hit parts of Clarksville-Montgomery County and officials declared a state of emergency after over 120 homes and 14 businesses were impacted.
Evacuations have begun in areas like the Farmington subdivision, and shelters at the Crow Recreation Center are open — local nonprofits and emergency teams are coordinating relief efforts.
Last week, deadly storms in West and Middle Tennessee dumped over 12 inches of rain in some areas—one suspected EF-3 tornado in Selmer caused severe damage while officials began damage surveys and rain gauge checks.
The storm system also resulted in 10 deaths across several counties, including McNairy and Fayette.
On Monday, city and county officials declared a Local State of Emergency after five days of heavy rains flooded neighborhoods and damaged over 127 homes and 14 commercial properties.
Evacuations took place in areas like Farmington and Woodstock with road closures on Dunlop Lane — emergency crews are now working to help residents and monitor water levels.
Local officials declared a Local State of Emergency in Clarksville—Montgomery County after severe storms and heavy rains from April 2-6 caused flooding that impacted over 120 homes and 14 businesses.
Government teams activated a countywide emergency plan and are working with TEMA to coordinate flood response and recovery.
Fort Campbell Eagles Hockey vs. Team Kentucky
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Ford Ice Center Clarksville — General admission ticket allows access to both games — Catch the exciting two-game hockey series featuring local teams.
Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
7-8:30 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticketed event — Dive into the magical realms of Frozen and Encanto with an enchanting ice performance featuring beloved characters and music.
Nighttime Easter Egg Hunt
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Tie Breaker Park — Registration required for a chance to win grand prizes — Search for thousands of stuffed eggs in this fun nighttime hunt.
Clarksville Cars and Coffee
9 AM – 12 PM — Getsome Coffee — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of car enthusiasts gathering over coffee and conversation.
Disney On Ice - Frozen & Encanto
3:00-4:30 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the enchanting tales of Frozen and Encanto through dazzling ice skating performances.
Branded Christian Seminar
8 AM – 2 PM — Morgan University Center — Free entry — Engage in inspirational talks and discussions to deepen your faith and explore Christianity.
Nazzy Knits Crochet Workshop
5-7:30 p.m. — 98 Franklin St — $5.41 total — Learn the basics of crochet and work on your projects with others.
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