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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ F&M Bank announced that it will open a full-service branch on Highway 48 within the next 45 days to serve communities along the Hwy.48 and 149 corridors in Montgomery County. The office—led by Branch Manager Terri Bradford and her experienced team—is part of a broader plan to strengthen the bank's presence in high-growth markets. Main Street Clarksville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center will host its annual March to the Past event on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where visitors will see 19th-century living history demonstrations such as musket firing, period cooking, and a new sewing demonstration by the Ladies’ Soldiers’ Friend Society of Nashville—showing how life during the Civil War unfolded. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Twenty-five local youth will perform in The Addams Family: Young@Part at the Roxy Regional Theatre starting May 9 at 6:00 p.m. and running through May 17 with evening shows and matinees on May 10, 11 and 17 — the musical offers a fresh twist on the classic tale. Discounted tickets and special offers for military and students will be available — the event promises fun for all families. Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay State University will hold three commencement ceremonies on May 9 for 1,409 spring graduates at the Dunn Center on Robb Avenue. Undergraduates will celebrate at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. based on college assignment while graduate students will gather at 4 p.m.—graduates may reserve up to eight tickets with remaining tickets available to the public. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ West Creek High School JROTC Drill Team traveled to Daytona Beach, Florida, to compete in the national championships featuring over 100 teams — they earned Division 2 Unarmed Champion in the All-Service event and secured several key placements in both armed and unarmed categories — marking a strong performance on the national stage. ClarksvilleNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts presented his FY 2025-26 budget proposal to the City Council today, calling for a 2.5% wage increase for city employees, a 15-cent rise in the property tax rate, and $170,717,506 allocated to the general fund to meet growing city needs. The plan also focuses on addressing neighborhood flooding and delaying new capital projects until economic conditions improve — steps aimed at managing growth and enhancing essential services. Clarksville Online
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville High won a 3-2 extra inning baseball game against the Rossview Hawks on Monday when Carter Hedrick hit the walk-off RBI single in the eighth inning. Both teams now advance to the Region 7-4A tournament on Friday and Clarksville will host Henry County in the region semifinals. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Austin Peay State University softball beat Jacksonville 3-0 at Choccolocco Park during Tuesday's ASUN Championship opener as Samantha Miener pitched a complete game shutout (the first postseason one since 2018) while allowing only three hits over seven innings. The Govs now advance into the double-elimination round with key hits from Kiley Hinton, Macee Roberts, and Sam Leski. Clarksville Online
- ➤ APSU sophomore Brie Howard hit for the cycle at Lipscomb last week and was named the first Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week in program history—she had seven hits in nine at bats with four extra-base hits and three RBIs. The Governors will return to the field tomorrow afternoon for the ASUN Softball Championship first game at 5:30 p.m.—the contest will feature the winner of Jacksonville and North Alabama. Clarksville Online
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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That’s So 2000s: Karaoke & DJ Party
8-11 p.m. — The Creative Circle by DBO Gallery — Free before 10 PM — Celebrate Y2K hits with karaoke, contests, and themed drinks.
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