Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
Good morning, Clarksville.
On March 23, 2026, the Imagination Library of Montgomery County hosted its first Dolly Parton Trivia Night Fundraiser at Strawberry Alley Ale Works — six teams tested their knowledge and raised $800 to fund free books as part of its 20th anniversary celebration.
North Tennessee Tractor and Auction will host its 4th Spring Farm and Construction Equipment Consignment Auction on Saturday, Apr.
11 at 9:00 a.m. with over 900 items—available in person and online—and on Monday, Apr. 13 online with 600 items, featuring equipment from homeowners, farmers and construction businesses in Cumberland Furnace.
MTSU School of Music will host the free American Sampler Concert on April 26, featuring two choirs performing American-composed works & a Sacred Harp reunion honoring Margaret and Neil Wright while previewing Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms by the Middle Tennessee Choral Society at MTSU.
LG Chem is starting work at its new battery materials plant in Clarksville and is hiring for over 800 roles over the next four years.
A Mega Job Fair will be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on April 14-15 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for one-on-one interviews.
Tennessee drivers face gas prices nearing $4 a gallon as crude oil rises to $90 per barrel + experts advise smarter driving and station comparisons to save up to $60 a month.
State lawmakers passed a bill to ban digital devices in elementary classrooms, with the law set to take effect on July 1 if Gov. Bill Lee signs it.
The measure excludes students with disabilities (or teacher planning and virtual learning) to support traditional teaching.
Tennessee lawmakers proposed Matthew Davenport's Law to ban kratom (a plant-based substance sold in stores) over health concerns and potential overdoses; the measure now awaits committee votes in both the Senate and House.
A new state retirement savings plan will offer private-sector employees automatic payroll deductions starting in 2029 if House Bill 1447 passes, requiring employers with five or more workers to enroll staff at a 5% default rate.
The plan will feature professional management and account portability.
Middle Tennessee State University reported that Tennessee’s housing market was stable in Q4 2025, though home prices in Clarksville fell 0.06% while metros like Jackson and Johnson City saw stronger gains.
The report shows mixed trends statewide and highlights varied local performances.
The Tennessee Titans' March 12 uniform reveal generated 205 million impressions and 7,760+1,486 new Instagram and Facebook followers, nearly doubling the Atlanta Falcons' April 2 reveal that garnered about 105 million impressions despite a decline on Facebook.
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.
That 1 Mailman Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket required — Experience the hilarious storytelling of That 1 Mailman with special guest Comedic Cody.
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