Good morning, Clarksville.

VanMire Residential Construction and Remodeling, a female-owned firm founded in 2024 by Jennifer Van Rickley and Anna Fosmire, was named Veteran’s Business of the Month by the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The company offers design and build services for custom homes—planning to take on duplex and smaller commercial projects to serve local clients.

A local couple found their bookstore vandalized days before its opening when they saw foam from a fire extinguisher, scattered drinks, tools, and a hole in the wall, and Clarksville police arrived in less than two minutes—using two patrol cars—to secure the scene as the owners work to repair the damage and aim to open next Friday.

Roof replacement work at City Hall will begin on June 18 as a result of hail damage from recent storms—city officials plan to change the shingled roof to a metal, standing seam roof to better protect the building.

Materials will arrive on June 18 with construction starting on June 19 and lasting six weeks while the public uses the regular entrance.

Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 109 to boost workforce development by directing the State Workforce Development Board to align education and training with employer needs—he signed the order with Tennessee Youth Employment Program students as the FY25-26 budget added $7 million to double program participation and support year-round operations. This order supports state investments designed to create high-demand job skills and growth opportunities.

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.