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Clarksville
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit behind Amelia’s Closet and Liberty’s Station offers sustainable job training and attire for women reentering the workforce and adults with disabilities; its 12-to-18-month paid internship program led by occupational therapists is expanding through local partnerships + donor funding. WGNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown at Sundown concert series returns for summer with free live music on select Friday nights through October at Downtown Commons at 215 Legion Street + concerts begin at 7 p.m. and food trucks line Main Street for a family-friendly setting. Main Street Clarksville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay State University held its 42nd Annual Candlelight Ball at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and raised a record-breaking $423,615 for student scholarships and academic programs; the event drew hundreds of alumni, donors and community leaders with 32% new supporters. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The APSU Eriksson College of Education held its annual Awards & Celebration Ceremony on April 30 to honor outstanding students, faculty, staff and community partners for the 2025-26 academic year — featuring keynote remarks from Dr. Brandi De La Cruz, Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees on College Street will discuss a planned 3.23% increase in undergraduate tuition and fees on June 5. The public may send comments via the Tuition Transparency and Accountability website or by mail (deadline Wednesday, June 3). Main Street Clarksville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division wounded in a 2003 grenade attack in Kuwait were awarded the Purple Heart at a ceremony Monday morning at Fort Campbell. The event honored their service. WSMV 4
- ➤ The City of Clarksville contracted The Tradesmen Group to replace the hail-damaged copper and slate roof of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center at 200 S. Second St; work began Monday and is set to finish early 2027. Sidewalk closures are planned during scaffolding + material staging will occur nearby. ClarksvilleNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 18, a stroke survivor crossed the finish line in a local race, showcasing resilience — an inspiring moment for the community. WSMV 4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Peeler was hired as Kirkwood’s new girls basketball coach yesterday after playing college basketball at Austin Peay (she replaces Tenisha Lockridge as the fourth coach in four seasons) and will lead the Cobras in the upcoming season. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Former Austin Peay guard Ashley Peeler has been hired as Kirkwood’s new girls basketball coach — her first head coaching role as she replaces Tenisha Lockridge. Peeler previously served as an assistant at Mount Paran Christian School and other local programs. Main Street Clarksville
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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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