Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Wesley Hall from 5 Star Media Group watched Spider-Man: Brand New Day for 36 hours straight at Phoenix Theatres Governor’s Square Mall from noon Thursday to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, backed by his co-workers during 12 back-to-back showings.
The team behind the Clarksville Throttle museum is preparing to open a vintage car and motorcycle exhibit in a few weeks.
Car enthusiasts can look forward to special events and a growing collection at the new local venue.
Families can save money on back-to-school shopping with tax-free weekend deals, free backpack giveaways, and a nonprofit that helps parents shop without spending extra.
Bella’s Closet is seeking donations of children’s and teen clothing, shoes, and essentials before students head back to school.
Lilah Sullivan, an incoming junior from Kirkwood High, won a brand-new Toyota Corolla Saturday at the CMCSS Pass and Go event.
The contest rewarded students who scored 3 or higher on an AP exam—sponsored by Wyatt Johnson Toyota and local partners—and celebrated academic achievement.
TDOT announced construction work from today until August 8 affecting multiple highways in Montgomery County and nearby areas, with lane closures and flagging for ITS, resurfacing, and maintenance projects.
Motorists are advised to slow down & follow posted signs for safe travel.
Clarksville police urge drivers to slow down and watch for children as school will begin on Wed, Aug.
5 — they remind everyone to follow school zone rules and stop for buses to help keep students safe.
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital graduated 12 medical assistants through Vanderbilt Health’s cohort model provided at no cost via a Nashville State program (funded by a rural workforce grant), strengthening local care with nationally recognized credentials.
A report shows Clarksville residents are adopting free apps that let AI assistants help with tasks like meal planning, homework, and scheduling by talking to their phones instead of scrolling feeds; the report explains how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are changing everyday tech use.
The Nashville Sounds beat the Charlotte Knights 6-3 Saturday night at First Horizon Park, with strong pitching helping manager Rick Sweet tie the second-most wins in Minor League Baseball history.
The team will finish the series at 6:35 p.m. today.
APSU extended head track and field coach Asha Gibson-Smith’s contract through 2029 after a record-breaking season, announced Director Jordan Harmon on Friday — her leadership has built a winning program on campus.
Northwest football is chasing its first winning season in a decade after a tough 2025 season.
Coach Mark Hall said the team is excited about a balanced offense with junior Trevere Lawless as quarterback and aims to overcome depth challenges (with roughly 50 players) in Clarksville.
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