Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Tennessee gas prices have surged to a 4-year high, raising costs by about $20 per tank since early 2026 — AAA advises families to adjust summer road trips and maintenance to help save money.
Montgomery Central High School celebrated its 2026 prom on Saturday night at Cross Creek Clays — the event marked a major school milestone for its students.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County school board will vote on updated student rules on Tuesday, May 19 that ban smart glasses, add a two-tiered offense for inappropriate physical contact, and clarify recording fights.
The changes aim to address emerging technology and better define student behavior.
Northwest High School celebrated its 2026 prom at Valor Hall Conference & Event Center on May 9; students danced and enjoyed a festive night in a decorated venue.
APSU seniors Tyler Rose and Kade Tjaarda recently earned the university's top student honors during the Student Organization and Leader Awards; Rose received the Harvill-Civitan Citizenship Award for his campus leadership while Tjaarda was recognized with the William McClure Drane Award for excellence in academics and service.
APSU baseball clinched a berth in the ASUN Baseball Championship with a 15-2 win against Eastern Kentucky Sunday at Joe Maynard Field in Clarksville + the team will face North Alabama Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Mike D.
Lane Field in Florence.
The Clarksville High Wildcats finished as region runner-up in the 7-4A tournament after losing the championship game to Dickson County and winning over Henry County on Friday and Saturday.
They will travel to Houston for a three-game sectional series to vie for a state tournament spot, while Rossview ended its season with a walk-off loss — finalizing its run.
Tennessee rowing won its first SEC championship by beating Texas 79-75 on May 10 at Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, and coach Kim Cupini praised the team's effort as they now set their sights on the NCAA Championships at Lake Lanier Olympic Park from May 29-31.
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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