Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Clarksville.
On Tuesday, two EF0 tornadoes touched down in Clarksville with the first starting at 5:08 p.m. along 101st Airborne Division Parkway and causing minor tree damage in nearby neighborhoods, while the second began at 5:25 p.m. along East Old Ashland City Road and uprooted trees and lightly damaged 53 homes.
The Cumberland Winds will perform an intimate recital at the Roxy Regional Theatre this Friday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. The event will feature soloists and small ensembles playing instruments like tuba, violin, and piano—offering a unique evening of local music.
Austin Peay State University School of Nursing is hosting two four-day summer camps for local students to learn nursing skills and expand career options; the camps are doubling in size this year.
Registration is open and sessions run on June 24th-27th + July 8th-11th, while a $100 fee covers simulation lab supplies, lunch, a camp T-shirt + certifications in CPR and basic life support along with a VIP visit to Tennova Healthcare.
Residents in Clarksville are invited to a free Nutrition Conference focused on improving health and well-being at the Clarksville Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1230 Northfield Drive from June 6 to June 8.
Expert speakers Dr. Joyce Choe, MD and Mercy Ballard, RN—both with over 20 years of experience and authors of The Autoimmune Plant-Based Cookbook—will lead sessions including a health crisis talk on Friday at 7 p.m., a boost immunity event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and an anti-inflammatory eating discussion on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Centerstone held an open house and ribbon cutting on Tuesday for its new Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit that will offer 24-hour support for adults in mental health crisis in Clarksville.
The center at 812 Greenwood Ave. will open in July—providing up to 23 hours of care with a next-door unit for longer treatment—ensuring local access that previously required travel to Nashville.
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell announced it will adjust outpatient and specialty service hours for the Day of No Scheduled Activities on May 23 and Memorial Day on May 26—emergency care, labor and delivery, and inpatient services will run continuously while outpatient clinics reopen on Tuesday—patients should use the provided service lines for assistance.
Charlotte Middle School girls softball team won the state championship by beating Ridgeview Middle 11-0 on Friday at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville—securing their second title in three years.
The team also had a strong win over Norris Middle on Thursday with a 14-1 score as they wrapped up an exciting season.
The Clarksville Academy Cougars defeated the Knoxville Grace Rams 6-0 on May 21 with senior pitcher Evan Leonard throwing a complete game shutout— they now advance to today's state semifinals against Columbia Academy at 12:30 p.m.
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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