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Clarksville
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Meriwether Farms worry that the 102-unit Northeast Drive Villas townhome project near a flood-prone retaining pond might worsen flooding in storms. The Planning Commission will review the proposal Tuesday without requiring a drainage study. WSMV 4
- ➤ Montgomery County became a Foster Friendly Community on May 22 with a ribbon-cutting at Rotary Park’s Wade Bourne Nature Center, as County Mayor Wes Golden and Tennessee Kids Belong launched new support programs for foster families and children with upcoming recruitment events and local partnerships. The Leaf Chronicle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded Friday morning to a fire at MoMo Korean Restaurant on Ft. Campbell Blvd at 1913, which forced the temporary closure of two northbound lanes and left officials investigating the incident. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ A new study by Allen Law Firm finds Tennessee ranked 7th in highway fatalities during Memorial Day travel, recording 6.34 deaths per one million residents from 2019 to 2024 and identifying Interstate 65 as reporting the most incidents. WSMV 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Gas and Water Department will shut off water on Friday, May 29, 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Highway 76 for valve installation with lane shifts starting Thursday, May 28 at 9:00 a.m. affecting nearby roads. Motorists are advised to slow down and seek alternate routes. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department will shut off water at 7:00 a.m. Monday, May 25 along Old Russellville Pike from 2605 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard to 2593 Old Russellville Pike for a valve replacement. Low water pressure is expected until service returns by 3:30 p.m. Clarksville Online
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA warns that rising gas prices (averaging $4.10 per gallon in Tennessee) may lead drivers to delay vehicle maintenance before the Memorial Day travel period, risking breakdowns and costly repairs. More than 39 million Americans are expected to travel by car over the holiday. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Richland clinched the Class 1A baseball title with an 11-6 win against Eagleville on May 22 in the TSSAA state championship game, ending Eagleville's four-year run. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Station Camp won back-to-back Class AA championships on Friday, May 22 at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex. Ryan Hendon scored the only goal with a free kick and said it was his favorite moment playing for the team. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ Green Hill senior Ethan Harris closed his track career with a second-place finish in the shot put at the Class AAA state championships in Knoxville on Thursday as he posted a 55-5 mark on his fourth attempt. He also placed fourth in the discus and was the highest finisher among Wilson County athletes. Main Street Clarksville
- ➤ APSU track stars Amani Sharif and Mallory Hodge will compete at the NCAA East Championships from May 27 to May 30 at the UK Outdoor Track Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Sharif won gold at ASUN meet and Hodge earned bronze last week. Clarksville Online
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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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Little Picasso Workshop
10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage young minds with storytime, music, and creative crafts.
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