Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Goodwill Middle Tennessee will open a new 10,000 sqft retail store in the former Party City space on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard near Kohl’s this summer (the grand opening ribbon-cutting is set for Thursday, Aug.
13). The store will add about 30 jobs to serve the community.
Roxy Regional Theatre is holding virtual auditions for Season 44 and a summer performance of American Tapestry set for July 2 at Downtown Commons — audition materials are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10.
The Customs House Museum in downtown Clarksville is set to undergo a $2.5M roof renovation after a 2024 hail storm damaged its slate and copper roof; scaffolding will remain for 420 days (temporary sidewalk closures may occur) while the museum stays open, with work finishing by summer.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library launches its Summer Reading Program 'Unearth A Story' with the annual Touch A Truck event on June 6 (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) at Veterans Plaza.
The free, family-friendly event offers sensory-friendly access from 9:30 a.m. and includes vehicle exploration, crafts, games, and local food trucks.
Austin Peay State University’s Public Relations and Marketing team has received 20 awards from the Tennessee College Public Relations Association’s 2026 State Conference.
The honors highlight the team’s work on projects including a college-to-career billboard series and a Men’s Health Month column.
Fort Campbell announced that the 1st Mobile Brigade Bastogne will deploy from Fort Campbell to the southern border as a one-for-one replacement for the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division.
The replacement headquarters will come from Fort Bliss to maintain border security.
U.S. Army said the 1st Mobile Brigade — Bastogne from Fort Campbell will deploy to the Southern Border as part of a force rotation, replacing the 2nd Brigade of the 1st Armored Division while the 1st Armored Division headquarters will move from Fort Bliss to replace the 101st Airborne command.
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.
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.
Little Picasso Workshop
10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage young minds with storytime, music, and creative crafts.
Soap Making Workshop
2-4 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Workshop fee with additional service fees — Learn to create your own cold process soap in this hands-on experience.
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