Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
Good morning, Clarksville.
The RJ Corman Bridge in downtown Clarksville will be lit green from May 4th through May 10th to honor Mental Health Awareness Month.
Montgomery County Government will partner with Centerstone to raise awareness and support local mental health services.
This weekend in Clarksville, the free MoCo Movie Nights will show Zootopia at RichEllen Park on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.—the annual Greenway 8K Race will run on Saturday at 10 a.m., and a Vintage Fair is scheduled at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with $7 admission for adults and free entry for children, while the monthly Sundays on Strawberry market features local artisans on the first Sunday of each month.
On Saturday, April 26, the Office of the District Attorney General hosted the 16th annual Children’s Memorial Garden Remembrance Ceremony at Spur Line Trailhead in Downtown Clarksville—families and friends gathered to honor children lost to violence with remarks from District Attorney General Robert Nash and local law enforcement, while a grieving mother shared her story of loss.
On Tuesday morning at about 9:39 a.m., Clarksville police responded to a 911 call from a construction site on Old Russellville Pike where an argument between workers led to the stabbing death of 27-year-old Ivan Villa Contreras from Guthrie—24-year-old Cristian Noe Moreno-Hernandez from Springfield has been charged with homicide.
The Clarksville Police Department will host its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 16 at 10:00 a.m. outside its headquarters (135 Commerce Street) in front of the Clarksville Protector statue (the event will be canceled if inclement weather occurs).
Austin Peay State University named Kristie Winters chief of police effective May 1 after a nationwide search by D.
Stafford & Associates. Winters, a U.S. Army veteran with 17 years at APSU, is the first woman to lead the department and has earned strong campus support for her commitment to safety.
The Montgomery Central Indians traveled to West Creek High School on April 30 for a district championship game and clinched their berth in the first-ever TSSAA State Flag Football Tournament with a 13 to 0 win that ended West Creek's season.
They will compete in Murfreesboro on May 7 and 8 to advance in the state championship.
Austin Peay State University’s track team closes its outdoor season at Vanderbilt’s Music City Challenge in Nashville today, beginning with a javelin throw at 10 a.m.—on Saturday the team will compete in a hammer throw and run a 4x100 relay to finish the season.
The Addams Family: A New Musical
2:00 – 3:40 PM — Roxy Regional Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a unique musical experience featuring the beloved Addams family in this engaging production.
Clarksville Networking Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Miss Lucille's Cafe — $35.00 — Enjoy lunch and networking opportunities with locals in a vibrant cafe atmosphere.
Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — Downtown Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of music from the Michael Jackson Tribute Band as part of the Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series.
The Addams Family: A New Musical
2-4:30 p.m. — Roxy Regional Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a spooky and comedic musical experience with The Addams Family.
Clarksville Anime-Fest
10 AM - 5 PM — Quality Inn Exit 4 — Check website for ticket details — Celebrate the colorful world of anime with screenings, contests, and community fun.
Chad Reed Live Anniversary Show
8-11:30 p.m. — Good People Lounge — $20 — Celebrate four years with a live performance from Chad Reed hosted by Mike Drew and DJAY David.
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