Good morning, Clarksville.

A wreck just over the Kentucky state line is backing up I-24 into Clarksville (westbound lanes are closed between mile marker 92 and Exit 89 while crews prepare to close the road at Exit 1 and eastbound lanes are backed up to Exit 86).

ArtLink is running a shoe drive fundraiser from June 1 through July 31 to support its arts programming and community events in Clarksville.

Drop off donations at ArtLink (98 Franklin St.), No Egrets (1128 College St.), or Total Balance Massage and Wellness (1716 Memorial Drive) during business hours.

The Road to Emancipation educational series begins Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the L&N Depot as local historian David Britton highlights the Clarksville Contraband Camp’s role in shaping the city’s African American heritage (free event for all ages) as part of America’s 250th Birthday celebration.

Austin Peay State University’s Veterans Upward Bound program, led by assistant director Shirley Conner (who oversees admissions, financial aid, and career counseling), helps more than 125 veterans yearly.

The program recently supported a veteran overcome enrollment challenges and secure VA benefits.

The Austin Peay Board of Trustees approved naming two campus spaces on June 5 to honor generous donations and boost student success.

The lab in the Technology Building + the classroom in the Health Professions Building now memorialize lasting family legacies.

Large plumes of dust from the Sahara, forecast to reach Tennessee this summer, may lower air-quality and cause respiratory issues while also bringing drier weather; meteorologists say the dust could slow early hurricane development by blocking moisture.

In July 2025, Clarksville Dental Center changed hands when Dr. Kevin Kennedy, Jr. and Dr. Zachary Meyer took over at 1301 Peachers Mill Road, continuing a 30-year legacy.

They modernized the office — upgrading technology and the lobby — to serve the community’s dental needs.

The TSSAA Board (voted 8–4) approved a 35-second shot clock for high school basketball at its June 9 meeting, with schools allowed to try it in select games in the 2026-27 season and full use coming in the 2029-30 season.

Buckets at the River Club, a new covered hitting bay facility using Toptracer technology, will open by July 1 at 1150 Warfield Blvd., offering 15 bays that seat six to eight golfers per bay + VIP areas for a private experience.

Dustin Smith resigned after seven years at Clarksville Academy to coach the Christian County Tigers, set to play their first season this spring + he led the Cougars to 113 wins and a 2025 state runner-up finish.

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.

Open Mic Night at Jokers Comedy House

7-9 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with aspiring comedians sharing their talent on stage.

US Revival with Elder Seth Peasah

5 AM – 9 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview — Free entry — Experience a powerful spiritual revival with uplifting worship and community connection.