Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CHA Executive Director Wanda Allen reported that four families displaced by the Summit Heights fire on March 6 have been moved into new units, with most staying within Summit Heights and one relocated to Greenwood—community donations helped provide food and essential items after they spent nearly a week in hotels. CHA is now urging tenants to get renter’s insurance. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ During Thursday night’s storm, Kate Ethridge brought her senior horse Arthur inside her home to shelter him from strong winds and lightning – he even wandered into the kitchen at dinner time. WSMV 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announced that Cameron O’Hanlon will serve as the first Executive Director of the Arts, Culture & Tourism Authority starting Monday, May 11, as he guides efforts to enhance local arts and build the new Performing Arts Center + community engagement across the city. Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ APSU’s reverse career fair allowed neurodivergent students to host tables for employers and practice interview skills today on campus. Organized by the Full Spectrum Learning program and partners, 26 students received immediate internship offers and useful feedback as organizers plan improvements for next year. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Nashville State alumnus Dr. Jaime Taylor now leads Lamar University in Texas. He began his journey right here in Clarksville & credits local educators for shaping his career and commitment to first-generation students. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Clarksville Community Theatre launches Riverkeeper’s Education Programs with summer theatre camps for young artists – camps run June 1–5 at Rossview High and June 15–19 at Northwest High from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Friday shows at 2 p.m.; classes are capped at 16 and fees start at $250. ClarksvilleNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Fish + Wildlife Commission set the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons at its April meeting at the UT Institute of Agriculture Plant Biotechnology Building in Knoxville. Changes include spring turkey season starting April 3, 2027 and a 7-day private cartridge season from Nov. 14 to 20. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Police K9 Riggs retired on Dec. 15, 2025 after years of patrol and detection work. His handler Officer Lyssed Pacheco adopted him following City Council approval on April 2. NewsChannel 5
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