Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
Good morning, Clarksville.
The Cumberland Winds will give a member recital at Roxy Regional Theatre on May 23rd at 7:00 p.m.—local soloists and small groups will perform music with instruments like the tuba, violin and flute.
The new exhibit 'King Iron' at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library brings to light the brutal history of enslaved workers in Tennessee’s iron industry—displayed with artifacts, text panels and a diorama—and will run in the library’s Genealogy Room through mid-June.
The Tennessee African American Historical Group organized the exhibit to present untold stories and deepen local understanding of our past.
APSU's Criminal Justice Department will integrate 30 Meta Quest 3 VR headsets into its Fall curriculum so students can experience courtroom and crime scene simulations from campus.
Faculty will expand VR use to include police ride-alongs and accident recreations—paving the way for more interactive learning opportunities.
At the Parks and Recreation meeting, officials said new benches made from repurposed windmill blades will be installed at Valleybrook Park once APSU students finish painting them.
They added that the Red River pedestrian bridge construction will start on July 7 and is expected to be finished in March 2026 to connect the Clarksville Greenway with the Riverwalk at McGregor Park.
Rossview High’s baseball team won the decisive game on Friday — upsetting the top-ranked team — to earn its second state tournament appearance.
The Hawks will begin their tournament run next week with a matchup against the Siegel Stars at Siegel High School.
The Clarksville High Wildcats beat the Houston Mustangs 6-4 on May 15 in a win-or-go-home sub-state series game and advanced to the state tournament for the third consecutive time.
Coach Brian Hetland said his team fought hard—now they will face Oak Ridge High on Tuesday at Oakland High School.
The Rossview High softball team beat Collierville High School 7 to 0 in a substate game to earn a spot in the state tournament for the first time in 20 years—now they will face Dobyns Bennett High School on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Murfreesboro Starplex Sports Complex.
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.
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.
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.
Dave & Buster's 2nd Annual Dad Games
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Governor's Square Mall — Starting at $20 — Compete in a fun-filled arcade showdown with prizes and family-friendly festivities.
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