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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville wrapped up a summer of fun for local youth with events—games at City Forum, ice skating at Ford Ice Center, and a Back-to-School Splash Party at Providence Pool. Local partners including the Nashville Predators Foundation and the Rotary Clubs helped sponsor the programs and provided school supplies for Littles to get ready for the upcoming school year. Main Street Clarksville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will host a free painting workshop for adults 16 and older on Sunday, August 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Local artist Sarah Spillers will teach participants how to paint food and snacks while materials are provided and registration is required due to limited space. Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts in Clarksville will accept registrations for its Fall 2025 session that will run from August 16 to December 13 and offer beginner/intermediate classes for ages 8 to 12 on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (for younger students) and intermediate/advanced classes for ages 13 to 18 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (for older students). Classes will not meet on October 18 or November 29 and registration will close at noon on August 15 with limited space. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Austin Peay State University announced that recent graduates Jacob Gunter and Christian Taliento were selected for the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and will head to Japan this fall to work as assistant language teachers—sponsored by the Japanese government. APSU mentors guided their selection, and local leaders praised their role in promoting cultural exchange. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TDOT began resurfacing I-24 and other major highways on August 8, with nightly work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. through mid-August—motorists are urged to use alternate routes and obey reduced speed limits in work zones. Clarksville Online
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The 150-year-old Gill-Masonic Lodge building (631 Franklin St.) was torn down Friday morning in Clarksville because it was beyond repair. Built in 1871 as the home of former Mayor Mike Sullivan, the building later served as a Masonic Lodge and was sold to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church after demolition plans began in 2014. ClarksvilleNow.com
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville native Wilma Rudolph overcame severe childhood illnesses to become the first American woman to win three gold medals at the Rome Olympics in 1960. She broke racial barriers by refusing segregated celebrations and later worked as a teacher, coach and broadcaster, earning her top spot on The Tennessean's list of greatest Nashville athletes. The Leaf Chronicle
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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A Great Escape to Wade's Place
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Wade Bourne Nature Center — Proceeds benefit environmental education — Celebrate Wade Bourne's legacy through the arts with auctions and local treasures.
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