Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
Good morning, Clarksville.
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands are hosting a free expungement clinic to help Clarksville residents remove eligible charges and restore rights.
The event will be held at Loves and Fishes (825 Crossland Avenue) on July 11 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Downtown Market opens this Saturday at Public Square (8 a.m.–noon) and March to the Past brings reenactments at Fort Defiance (10 a.m.–3 p.m.); free Despicable Me 4 and a motorcycle safety event will run at RichEllen Park and the Regional Airport starting at 7:30 p.m. and 11 a.m.
Dr. Michael Torrance, president of Motlow State Community College, detailed plans to expand aviation simulation centers and launch a Whiskey Science program in partnership with the Tennessee Distillers Guild.
He said the college will integrate AI into its TILT model to support dual-enrollment and robotics training across 11 counties.
Nearly 3,300 third grade students were transported on 78 CMCSS buses to F&M Bank Arena on Thursday, May 7 for the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville's Reading Rodeo, where New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein read "No Is All I Know" to boost literacy as part of a 45-year tradition.
APSU College of Business was recognized as one of 15 top-performing schools in the TVA Investment Challenge Program after April presentations in Nashville, where its student team achieved a 20.53% return compared to the S&P 500's 17.88% in fiscal year 2025.
More than 2,500 seniors in Clarksville-Montgomery County will graduate starting May 20 at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center; each ceremony will enforce a clear bag policy & use a weapons detection system.
Graduates receive up to 10 tickets and ceremonies will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the 2025 Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan — a blueprint with updated strategies to protect local fish and wildlife.
Conservation partners will use the plan to guide proactive actions and secure federal support.
Station Camp soccer won its fourth straight District 9-AA title and 12th overall by defeating Liberty Creek 2-0 on Wednesday.
The team advanced to the region tournament with a strong defensive performance led by goalkeeper Holden Preston.
Audrey Levendusky, a standout wrestler at Montgomery Central, signed with King University's women’s wrestling team in Bristol for the fall season.
She set school records with 173 wins and 134 pins — proving her talent as a two-time state champion and three-time All-American.
After a 12-2 win Tuesday in rainy conditions, West Creek High School advanced to the Region 7 flag football title game for the fourth straight year while keeping an undefeated season.
The Coyotes face Dickson County today in the championship matchup.
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.
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.
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.
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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