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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville residents have a weekend of community events with the Wildflowers performing a free Tom Petty tribute at Downtown Commons today from 7 to 10 p.m. — the Hummingbird Festival offers wildlife activities Saturday at Wade Bourne Nature Center and a family musical, Seussical Jr., is scheduled on several days at Roxy Regional Theatre. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay State University’s Professional and Workforce Development Center will relaunch its American Sign Language course on Sept. 3 with Christina Walkenhorst as the new instructor. Classes run for 16 sessions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at APSU with a $149 fee for community members—designed to teach basic signing and Deaf culture. ClarksvilleNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department closed Bagwell Road from Pavilion Way to Sango Road today for water main maintenance—causing low water pressure and possible outages while crews work. Motorists should use detours on Sango Road and slow down until the road reopens by 3:30 p.m. Clarksville Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Undue Medical Debt has erased $142 million in bills for about 73,000 Tennesseans by sending surprise letters that need no application—major funds came from MacKenzie Scott along with donations from churches and individuals. The nonprofit targets those with high debt-to-income ratios to ease the burden of medical bills. The Leaf Chronicle
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ APSU Athletics will host the fourth-annual Govs Fest on August 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Maynard Family Field at Fortera Stadium plus the event will offer family activities like face painting, climbing walls, autograph sessions, a marching band performance, food trucks, and free parking with exclusive ticket options for the upcoming football season. Clarksville Online
- ➤ West Creek High School football is entering its second season under head coach Michael Booker. The Coyotes had a productive offseason after narrowly missing the playoffs last year + and will compete through November in the 2025-26 season with a focus on accountability and teamwork. ClarksvilleNow.com
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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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Centerstone Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk/Ruck for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention
12 PM — Cohen Clinic at Centerstone — $39-$55 — Participate in a family-friendly event supporting veteran and military suicide prevention efforts.
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Paint a Tote Workshop
5-7 p.m. — 98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN — $12.71 total — Create a custom reusable tote in this beginner-friendly painting workshop.
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