Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Tuesday afternoon a bicyclist crashed with a truck on MLK Jr. Parkway in Clarksville—northbound lanes stayed closed until the road reopened at 5:05 p.m. while the injured bicyclist was flown to a Nashville hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.
The Clarksville Police investigated vehicle burglaries at Stonehenge and Sinclair Ridge Apartments on Monday, June 9 when several vehicles were broken into and items, including a firearm, were stolen + surveillance footage showed suspects arriving in a gray Kia and a dark SUV.
A report using Bureau of Labor Statistics and ResumeGenius data has ranked Clarksville’s highest-paying jobs for those with a graduate degree, noting salaries from $38,680 for marriage and family therapists to at least $239,200 for physicians — jobs that also tend to have lower unemployment rates than roles for undergraduates.
APSU Board of Trustees announced winners of its annual awards as the APSU Philanthropist of the Year went to Spencer Coleman's Coleman Tractor Company—known for its long support of agricultural education—while retired Master Sgt. Joel C.
Pruitt and the Mabrys received the Military Service Award and Service Award; the winners will be honored at university events over the next year.
Three healthcare providers in Clarksville announced plans to grow local hospital services; Ascension Saint Thomas will build a new 44 bed hospital at Highway 76 and Interstate 24, Tri-Star Health plans to construct a community hospital on Tiny Town Road, and Tennova Healthcare said on June 4 that it will build a 12 bed facility on a 10 acre site next to its current ER – Sango.
Chicago Gyro & More in Clarksville, located at 1604 Madison Street, Suite E, offers Mediterranean dishes and local favorites with a strong aroma of meat and spices—drawing repeat customers who greet owner Malek Ibrahim and cook Harvey Sanders by name.
The restaurant's unique flavors and familiar vibe make it a cherished local spot.
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.
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.
Piano Lessons by Fortissimo
6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Free participation — Explore your musical journey with group piano lessons for all ages.
Rhythm & Reels: Sonic 3 Family Night
7:30 PM — Heritage Park Sports Complex — Free admission — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of games and a family-friendly movie featuring Sonic 3.
Clarksville Independence Day Celebration
5-9 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Free entry — Celebrate America’s independence early with food, music, and fun activities for the whole family.
An Angry Mob and a Hollow Tree: Exploring Clarksville’s Railroad History
3-4 p.m. — Customs House Museum and Cultural Center — Free entry — Discover the intriguing love-hate relationship between Clarksville and its railroad history with insights from historian Todd DeFeo.
Music Reading Lessons
6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Free entry — Discover the joy of music reading with hands-on lessons for all ages.
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