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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms that rolled through overnight on April 27 into the early morning of April 28 caused widespread damage and power outages across Middle Tennessee; rescue units in Lawrence County responded to over 50 calls and two injuries while assessment teams checked reports of possible tornado activity. The Leaf Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Roxy Regional Theatre in downtown Clarksville will stage The Music Man JR. on May 8 and Nunsense on June 19, with tickets on sale later this summer. The theatre seeks sponsors for Season 44, featuring events from August to March; contact them at ([email protected]) and (931.645.7699). Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation will host its fourth annual Dash to Benefit 5K + Fun Run on May 2 to raise funds for local schools, with the 5K starting at 8:30 a.m. at Rossview Complex and packet pickup beginning at 7:15 a.m. at Rossview High School Football complex. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announced its Summer Youth Program will return this summer with a fee of $25 a week for each child. Eligible families may apply for financial assistance with a current Free or Reduced Lunch letter during registration at local centers. The Leaf Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This week, Clarksville Online spotlights rescue pets ready for adoption starting April 27, with dogs and cats from local shelters including Montgomery County Animal Care and Control at 437 Jordan Road - North Clarksville. Interested adopters may call 931.648.5750 for more info. Clarksville Online
- ➤ U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of Tennessee's top 10 retirement cities among 859, naming Johnson City as the best for affordable living in scenic Appalachian Highlands. The study placed Chattanooga, Clarksville & Memphis just outside the top 10, while Jackson and Murfreesboro also rank high. The Leaf Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay State University lacrosse freshman Fiona Lemke became the program's first player — earning postseason honors as an ASUN All-Freshman — when the league announced her selection Monday after she played all 17 games and scored 22 goals. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Hickman County High School junior Dan Gilbert, who was named to the 2025 Class A All-State boys golf team, finished as runner-up in the District 12-A boys singles tennis championships for the second time. He continues to build on his success in both golf and tennis. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ Wildcats celebrated Senior Night with a flag football win over the Northeast Eagles Monday night at Hilda J. Richardson Field (28-14) while sending off their seniors, the first class to play four years, in style. Coach Taylor Stanley said the team now focuses on the postseason. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Former Clarksville Academy outfielder Brennen Gibson was named Mid-South Conference Freshman of the Year at Freed-Hardeman University after earning first-team honors with a .400 average and strong RBI totals; his performance comes as the Lions, with a 32-15 record, prepare for tomorrow's tournament opener. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ Rossview senior Jiyair Rose and Kirkwood junior Armani Smith earned all-state honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association this high school basketball season — with Rose leading a championship run and Smith named Kirkwood Player of the Year. Their selections show strong local talent in sports. ClarksvilleNow.com
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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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Luke Severeid Live Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Tickets required — Experience a night of nonstop laughs with rising comedian Luke Severeid.
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Southern Soul Lovers Tour featuring Sir Charles Jones
6-9 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — General admission — Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with the hottest Southern Soul party featuring a powerhouse lineup.
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