Monday, May 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beachaven Vineyards & Winery is celebrating Summerfest this Memorial Day weekend with DJs, yard games, live music, food trucks and vendors at 1100 Dunlop Lane—offering free festivities to visitors. The event runs today from 3-6 p.m. as part of the ongoing celebration. ClarksvilleNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 21-year-old Rico Ransom on Saturday night after he led a high-speed chase on Clarksville Pike in a black Dodge Challenger—he faces charges of felony evading, felony gun possession, and driving on a revoked license and is set to appear in Criminal Court on June 5 for a first-degree murder indictment linked to a 2019 shooting. WKRN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County's unemployment rate fell to 3.0 percent in April from 3.4 percent in March according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Ninety-four counties in Tennessee saw rates dropping below 5 percent while only Unicoi County experienced an increase. Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 8th, 2025, Clarksville Academy held its Annual Academic Awards Ceremony in the Activities Center and celebrated students for their academic, athletic, volunteer and leadership achievements. The event honored the Class of 2025 alongside upperclassmen, including Tanner Wilson and Anna Hellums as the school’s Mr. and Miss, showcasing a wide range of awards for excellence—reflecting the school's strong tradition of recognizing talent. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts shared his reflections on Memorial Day, saying the day is meant for quiet remembrance of service members who gave their lives — his message stresses the deep personal loss and courage behind each sacrifice — and urged residents to pause this weekend for thoughtful tribute. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office advises Clarksville residents to grill safely this summer by keeping grills away from houses, trees and other hazards, and by checking fuel connections and cleaning buildup—past fires caused injuries and nearly $6 million in property damage from 2010 to 2014. Clarksville Online
- ➤ At the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, hundreds gathered for the Montgomery County GOP's annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner and Auction. The evening had a meet and greet, dinner, and auctions, with speeches by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Senator Marsha Blackburn, and MCRP Chairman Doug Englen — it was sponsored by Senator Bill Powers. Clarksville Online
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northwest High School head boys basketball coach Thomas Stanley stepped down after three years to spend more time with his family—and he thanked the team and staff for their support during his tenure. ClarksvilleNow.com
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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.
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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.
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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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Corey Gipson Basketball Day Camp
1-5 p.m. — Dunn Center, Austin Peay State University — $150 plus $9 fee — Kids from K-6th grade can have fun and learn basketball fundamentals in a positive environment.
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