Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Clarksville.
🏘️ Community
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County will host its Application Preparation Class for the 2026 homeownership program on Saturday, Sept.
13 at 1:30 p.m. at Loaves & Fishes—where a free hot meal is served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—and a Zoom option is available for those who cannot attend in person.
🎓 Education
The Ellis Family Foundation of Tennessee and Tim and Dena Ellis created the Jerome P.
Ellis Memorial Education Endowed Scholarship for Austin Peay State University students with a 3.0 GPA in the APSU Eriksson College of Education—this nonrenewable fund honors Jerome Ellis for his 37 years working in the Robertson County School System.
🏛️ Government
The Clarksville Gas and Water Department will turn off water on Tuesday, August 5th at 8:00 a.m. for water valve replacement along Evans Road, Lou Ann Lane, Timber Ridge Road, Dogwood Trail, and Leslie Court—low water pressure is expected until service resumes by about 5:00 p.m.
The City of Clarksville announced that construction on the current phase of the Dunbar Cave Road realignment project is complete — the road is now open for motorists.
The work raised the roadway for a future realignment to Cardinal Lane and was finished ahead of the new CMCSS school year.
The Clarksville Gas and Water Department warns residents about phone scams mimicking its automated utility reminders—if unsure, call 931.645.7400—and advises reporting suspicious calls—customers must not share personal or payment details with unknown callers.
The department offered these guidelines to protect account security.
TDOT began pavement repair and pothole patching on SR 12 on August 1 with daily lane closures from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The department will also resurface and improve nearby highways in Montgomery County—motorists are advised to plan ahead and obey reduced speed limits.
🏈 Sports
Clarksville Academy football dominated their first live scrimmage as the Cougars scored on offense and kept Innovation Academy off the board with four turnovers—two of which were returned for touchdowns.
Coach Steadman Bell said the team will review film—and build on these results ahead of the regular season.
🎉 Clarksville Events
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2025 Children's Business Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Oak Grove Community Center — $10 booth fee — Kids showcase their entrepreneurial spirit with unique business ideas and products.
Clarksville R&B Paint and Sip
8-11 p.m. — Art Urban Clarksville — Cost not specified — Unleash your inner artist while grooving to smooth RnB tunes with friends and sipping on drinks.
Fifth Saturday Donation Day
10 AM – 5 PM — Customs House Museum and Cultural Center — Monetary donation of any amount — Enjoy a day of culture and handcrafted coffee delights!
Little Picasso Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through storytime, music, and craft activities designed for preschoolers.
📣 Clarksville Announcements
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