Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Members of the Tennessee Association of Woodturners have crafted nearly 400 wig stands that will soon be delivered to TriStar Centennial Medical Center and Sarah Cannon Cancer Network to help brighten cancer patient mornings (a local token of care).
5 Star Media Group announced Cindy Rollison as its new director of sales today as she brings over 20 years of experience in broadcast media & digital advertising, replacing Amber Anderson following her promotion and now calling Clarksville home.
KPOP Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters delivers a live musical show on Friday, Sept.
11 at F&M Bank Arena, where families and K-Pop fans enjoy vocal performances, engaging choreography, and colorful costumes. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 16.
Tennessee tax-free weekend starts July 31 — local shoppers can buy qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers without sales tax, including eligible online purchases.
Check which items are allowed to save money during this event.
APSU hosted top high school students this summer for four weeks at its Governor’s School for Computational Physics — a program blending theory with hands-on labs including an Oak Ridge tour.
Led by Dr. Justin Oelgoetz, students explored quantum mechanics and machine learning in a new curriculum.
APSU student Andrew Daniels traveled to Poland & Germany in May with a Gilman Scholarship to study his family's World War II past; he is the first in the Grow Your Own program to study abroad and will link history with math in his Algebra II classes.
The Clarksville Gas and Water Department announced a water outage on Monday, July 20 at 8:00 a.m. along Concord Drive and nearby roads for a water valve replacement, with service expected to resume around 4:00 p.m. and low water pressure impacting the area.
Tennessee state officials urged Paramount Skydance to relocate its headquarters amid a legal battle over a $110 billion merger—citing low taxes and local talent.
Austin Peay pitcher Cody Airington was drafted in the 20th round by the Texas Rangers but chose to return to school for the 2027 season — the first player since 1981 to continue playing college ball after being drafted.
APSU Govs men’s basketball team will kick off a 16-game UAC schedule starting Jan.
6 when they host Eastern Kentucky at F and M Bank Arena, with equal home and road contests including matchups against North Alabama and UT Arlington.
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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