Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Three-year-old Tyler Hall was found in an attic on June 2 after several officers and community volunteers thoroughly searched a local home.
He was taken to Vanderbilt Clarksville by EMS, evaluated, and released at 1:30 a.m. as police thanked locals for their support.
Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee-Clarksville Club raised nearly $6,500 at its 2nd Annual Summer Festival held Saturday, May 30 at Kenwood High School.
The club is planning a three-day summer coding camp this July and a third festival next May as it aims to reach $600,000.
Thirteen senior leaders from the Clarksville-Fort Campbell region were chosen for the inaugural PDI Leaders Academy and will join about 135 leaders at an executive convening at Vanderbilt University from June 23 to 26 (the regional delegation was announced by Buck Dellinger and Dr. Scott T. Massey today).
Tropical Smoothie Cafe was named Veteran Business of the Month by the Chamber of Commerce.
Retired veterans Paul and Armi Rhodes run two Clarksville locations and one at Fort Campbell, serve healthy menu options, and will debut new hand-held sandwiches soon.
The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 121st Annual Dinner & Gala Tuesday at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center to honor local business leaders with awards and to introduce a new board chair in Tom Creech.
Local historian Raymond Rosado (Senior Public Service Assistant at the local library) will present a lecture on the construction of the 1898 Customs House and its key builders on Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Turner Auditorium of the Customs House Museum.
A new Tennessee law—set to take effect July 1—raises the minimum age for riding a Class 3 e-bike from 14 to 16 and expands local authority to regulate e-bike use on public paths in response to rising injury concerns among children.
Fort Campbell’s 101st Airborne Division will deploy its 1st Mobile Brigade to the US-Mexico border as part of a regular rotation from the base.
The troops will replace the 2nd Brigade and prepare for their mission soon.
Wyatt Johnson Toyota will hold a blood drive tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors get a free lunch, $10 off their next oil change, 10% off extra services, and a $25 e-gift card (helping local hospitals maintain enough blood during summer emergencies).
Huddleston and Law tied as the boys low qualifier at the Schooldays Golf Tournament at McCabe on June 3 while local Lyla Payne earned girls medalist honors with a 76; she will play in the quarterfinals on June 4 (showcasing rising local talent).
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.
Kerwin Claiborne Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket sales final — Enjoy a night of nonstop comedy gold with nationally touring stand-up comedian Kerwin Claiborne.
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