Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Clarksville.
A recent ranking from Stacker shows UFO sightings in Tennessee with Clarksville receiving 82 reports, placing fourth among the cities included (Bristol had 35 and Nashville had 200).
The data spans reports since 1995 gathered by the National UFO Reporting Center.
The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce honored local business leaders and introduced a new board led by Chairman Tom Creech.
The new leadership will guide July events, starting with Get to Know Your Chamber at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office & other community networking opportunities.
A free mixed media collage workshop for ages 16+ begins at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19th at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.
Local artist Martica Griffin leads a garden-themed session, and advance registration is required as all materials are provided.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Corporate Business Park was awarded a $100K Site Development Grant by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to support due diligence efforts for planned improvements.
The funding is part of the Rural Economic Opportunity Act aimed at boosting local economic growth.
Tennessee gas prices fell by 2 cents last week to an average of $3.36, and Clarksville drivers enjoyed the lowest rate at $3.08.
The drop comes after several weeks of declining prices ahead of busy holiday travel.
The James N. McCutchen Detachment 603 Marine Corps League awarded a $1,000 scholarship to first-generation APSU student Nevaeh Darr, a West Creek High School graduate, honoring First Sergeant Loyal E.
Conard’s Marine Corps leadership — part of an annual APSU scholarship program for local students.
APSU’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute is co-leading the U.S. Grasslands Campaign — joining nine other groups to boost conservation after a national survey showed growing support for protecting these vital ecosystems.
Public awareness efforts are planned for this summer and next year.
APSU’s Barbara Tucker turned her rare brain cancer survival into a children’s book series—The Adventures of Bibi and Beaux—to help young patients understand illness.
She donates copies to local children’s hospitals and uses her story to promote early detection.
Publix has recalled its 10 oz GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries — sold in eight Southern states including here — after 12 confirmed E. coli cases were reported between May 11 and June 5; customers are advised to discard or return products purchased on or before July 3.
APSU Athletics has expanded its sports medicine team—hiring Mindy Hamilton, Ranesha Cook, and Eric Jackson—to boost care for student-athletes.
The appointments were announced Friday to support the Governors.
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.
Kid Kentucky Concert
7-9 p.m. — Downtown Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a night of free music with food trucks and drinks at the festive Downtown @ Sundown event.
Still Life in Graphite Workshop
1-2 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $0.88 ticket service fee + $1.00 ticket service fee — Explore the art of still life drawing and elevate your skills in a friendly environment.
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