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Clarksville
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Parks & Recreation invites residents to join Fit Fest, a free event featuring activities for all fitness levels. On Saturday, June 13, attendees can enjoy a 5K Fun Run, a CrossFit workout, powerlifting competition, and a ninja obstacle course at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. ClarksvilleNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Photos show how last week's trash fire at MPG Transport on Tylertown Road was made more dangerous when discarded fireworks set off, prompting Clarksville Fire Rescue to remind residents to dispose of fireworks properly. WSMV 4
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed food prices for home use rose 2.9% in April— the fastest annual increase since August 2023— as surging energy costs pushed up production and shipping expenses, which may continue to affect grocery aisles for many Clarksville shoppers. The Leaf Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During the past school year, Kenwood High School's National Honor Society used an $800 grant to clean classrooms, update hallways with custom labels and banners, and add greenery while partnering with the Engineering and Design Academy to boost school pride. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Parents of students from the March 27 Kenwood Middle bus crash say the district failed to notify families and provide needed support, and they demanded accountability from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board during their Tuesday meeting. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ APSU graduate Daniela Díaz Campos is set to begin her career with a Big Four firm. She overcame challenges after moving from Cuba at 16 by excelling in academics and community leadership on campus. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held a mass reenlistment & Purple Heart ceremony at Fort Campbell on May 18, honoring nine veterans wounded in 2003 and 2006 while reenlisting 190 soldiers. Additional awards for other 2003 casualties will be given later at the Pentagon. Main Street Clarksville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts from Alzheimer’s Tennessee and Amada Senior Care explained early dementia signs and emphasized free Silver Alert Kits during May’s Silver Alert Awareness Month; the law has returned 500+ missing individuals since 2021 and promoted the Rockin’ Against Alzheimer’s benefit concert at Hop Springs to support care networks. WGNS
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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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