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Clarksville
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Multiple families received new, mortgage-free homes Tuesday from Appalachia Service Project — a key recovery milestone for Clarksville tornado victims. The nonprofit invested over $2 million in equity and will complete the remaining homes by July. WSMV 4
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Roma Italian Restaurant held its soft opening on Tuesday, May 12 in Clarksville and served Italian favorites from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. The restaurant plans to extend its hours soon — a change that will offer more dining opportunities for local families. Clarksville Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Season 43 ticket holders can book presale tickets for Nunsense until Monday, May 18 at the temporary Roxy Regional Theatre (114 Public Square). The musical will run on multiple dates beginning Friday, June 19. Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay finance students earned a 20.53% return in the TVA Investment Challenge on May 13, beating the S and P 500's 17.88% and extending a record of top performance. They competed in Nashville+ earned cash awards and gained real-world portfolio experience. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ APSU Army ROTC commissioned its 1,000th officer on May 8 during a ceremony at Austin Peay State University. Cadet Christopher Martin (a criminal justice graduate) was pinned by his grandfather, marking a milestone in decades of service and leadership in the community. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ APSU Retirees Association’s scholarship fund now will support up to two full-time APSU students each year, thanks to increased member contributions. Applicants must complete 45 semester hours and maintain a GPA of 3.0. Main Street Clarksville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ascension is planning a 96-acre medical campus that will feature a $148.5 million hospital, public road, and water improvements. The project seeks $12.28 million in TIF and will break ground on June 16 near Highway 76 & Interstate 24. ClarksvilleNow.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Head beach volleyball coach Michael Hobson agreed to a contract extension through 2029 after leading the team to an 11-win improvement this season, the athletics director said Tuesday in Clarksville. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Tennessee Titans will not play an international game in 2026 as announced on NFL Network on May 13. The NFL will release the full schedule later today, featuring contests in London, Paris, Madrid, Munich, Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, and Mexico City. The Leaf Chronicle
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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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USPA Iron & Forge Invitational
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Entry fee based on weight class — Compete in various powerlifting divisions for qualifications to national competitions.
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