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Clarksville
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Millan Foundation Banquet, presented by United Community Bank, is scheduled for April 23 at Dunn Center on the APSU campus; doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. for community members to share in stories of hope & resilience. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Friends of the Library will host the annual Spring Used Book Sale from April 23 to 26 at the Downtown Library, offering gently used books, movies, and music at bargain prices to support library programs. Members get early preview access on April 23 from 3–7 p.m. for $5. Main Street Clarksville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The California-based Metropolis is offering Tennessee drivers two $15 parking credits as part of a state settlement, available at participating lots until the $2.25M allotment runs out (drivers must confirm they are active members with qualifying license plates). The Leaf Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices across Tennessee rose 22 cents to an average of $3.85 today amid global fuel market concerns, likely adding about $19 to a typical 15-gallon fill-up near Clarksville. AAA reports prices have jumped 97 cents since last month and over $1 since last year. Clarksville Online
- ➤ A report from SmartAsset shows that despite Tennessee ranking 32nd, the cost of a gallon of regular gas has reached $3.82, marking a 36.6 percent rise over the past year; the surge follows strained oil supply + ongoing conflict. WSMV 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Steered Straight 2 Furniture and Thrift funds youth education on vaping, drugs and bullying by supporting Michael DeLeon’s program in over 700 schools. The local store also offers a curated seasonal flip of vintage items — boosting community engagement with every purchase. WGNS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Gas and Water turned off water on Pea Ridge Road between Tracy Lane and Hayes Street today for leak repair, causing low pressure; the road is closed from Hayes to Sequoia Lane with detours via Sequoia Lane, Hayes, Welchwood Drive and service is expected to resume by 2:00 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The North Branch Library now houses a vehicle renewal kiosk that lets residents renew their vehicle registration without visiting the main County Clerk office (435 Jordan Road). It operates during regular library hours Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. ClarksvilleNow.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kirkwood Cobras flag football team traveled to Northwest High School for a district matchup and outscored the Vikings 45-0 with five touchdown passes led by Marley Rios. The team dominated both offense and defense as they built a strong early-season performance. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Erin-Kate Roeder balances her engineering physics studies and playing goalie for APSU’s new women’s lacrosse team (Govs), facing late lab nights and travel challenges. She transferred for more playing time and is building the program with strong local support. Clarksville Online
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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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