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Clarksville
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YAIPAK Social, held at the nonprofit's warehouse — a local community hub — celebrated the 10‑year milestone with live and silent auctions that raised thousands for programs assisting foster families, veterans, and those in crisis. Organizers said every dollar raised will boost ongoing support across the area. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Roxy Regional Theatre will present The Music Man JR. starting tomorrow, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at its temporary venue on Public Square (tickets remain available for several shows through May 16). Clarksville Online
- ➤ Local playwright Willie Pringle invites community members to audition for his new family stage production, 'Where We Come From.' Auditions will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Dynamic Six Country Club (1770 Walnut Grove Road). ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The annual Girl Scouts Honors Day was held on May 2 at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, drawing families and leaders from across the region. Clarksville High student Kayla Saelens received a $2,000 scholarship for excellence in leadership and service. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Austin Peay State University's School of Nursing has become a leading choice for Army nursing candidates as National Nurses Day nears, with 32 of 50 soldiers nationwide selecting the program and a 97% NCLEX pass rate over the past three years—showing its strong military support. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department turned off water on Sango Road between Veridian Drive and Bagwell Road for a fire hydrant replacement expected to complete by about 3:30 p.m. Sango Road from Smith Lane to Bagwell Road is closed with detours in place so motorists can safely navigate the area. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rossview advanced to the district title game after a 3-0 shutout over Kirkwood on Tuesday at Rossview High School and will face Clarksville today; the team secured early goals and a strong defensive display. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Tennesseans wagered $5.87 billion on sports in 2025 (about 1% of state GDP) and generated $108 million in state tax revenue, with early 2026 bets already at $1.56 billion, according to the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ APSU softball team earned a record seven ASUN honors — including senior Sammie Shelander as Defensive Player of the Year — and five academic selections; the team also saw other All-ASUN honors, marking a historic achievement for the program. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Wilson Central senior Alejandro Conde captured the Region 4-AA tennis title Tuesday in Murfreesboro with straight-set wins, becoming the second player in school history to qualify for the TSSAA state tournament; he will open state play on May 14 in Chattanooga. Main Street Clarksville
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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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Touch a Truck Summer Reading Kickoff
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library — Free — Dive into family fun with an array of vehicles to explore and learn about their vital roles in the community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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