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Clarksville
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ APSU Department of Theatre & Dance will present LIZZIE: The Musical, a rock show about Lizzie Borden, at the Gotcher Theatre (Trahern Building at APSU) from April 16 to 19. Tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for adults. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Harlem Globetrotters performed at F&M Bank Arena today as part of their 100-Year Tour, entertaining families with basketball tricks and humor. Fans enjoyed the on-court skills of long-time team member Lucius ‘Too Tall’ Winston and rising star Chandler ‘Bulldog’ Mack — an event that has become a cherished local tradition. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is partnering with the USO to host the USO MilKid Art Show throughout April at its Main Branch, showcasing artwork by military-connected youth themed Through My Parent’s Boots. A Gallery Opening Celebration is held today at 11:30 a.m. with light refreshments and craft activities. ClarksvilleNow.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council named Dawn S. Smith as its new VP of Marketing and Communications on Monday, Apr. 6; she will lead efforts to promote business investment and economic growth (drawing on years of strategic marketing expertise). Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mark Wilkins, coach of Independence's boys basketball team, resigned Friday to join the administrative team at Page as an assistant principal (after five seasons with a state championship and strong player support). An interim coach has not been named yet. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ APSU will host an emergency response simulation on Monday, Apr. 13 at the Health Professions Building to train 250 students, faculty and actors in teamwork and crisis care after a simulated drunk driving crash. Dr. Adrienne Wilk leads the exercise — it lets participants practice communication and patient care skills. Main Street Clarksville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department has closed a section of Garth Drive between Old Trenton Road and Covington Street for water valve installation, so traffic is detoured along both roads and the road will reopen by 3:00 p.m. today. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Dawn S. Smith has been named vice president of marketing and communications by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council. She began her role on Monday, April 6 and will lead marketing efforts to boost local business investment. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ A Tennessee mother is urging lawmakers to support HB 1898— a bill that would require AI companies to disclose safety measures after a teenager died by suicide last November. Advocates ask parents statewide to contact their representatives amid growing online safety concerns. The Leaf Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The APSU softball team hosts Lipscomb at Cathi Maynard Park today in a weekend series with a 2:00 p.m. doubleheader; a Senior Day Sunday game at 1:00 p.m. will honor six graduating seniors. 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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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