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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Online is showcasing Pets of the Week for August 18th, 2025 to help residents find homes for cats and dogs from local rescue groups. Locals can visit organizations like Montgomery County Animal Care and Control + other rescues to meet pets such as Levi, Turner and Clarissa who are fully vetted and ready for adoption or foster care. Clarksville Online
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Clarksville father who lost his 12-year-old son to drowning in May is urging officials to permanently close Billy Dunlop Park after an 11-year-old girl drowned on Sunday—he said the park is unsafe unless major safety improvements are made. NewsChannel 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Police are seeking 21-year-old Ka’Bari Jaquez Carr after he fired multiple shots at a moving vehicle on Tiny Town Road near Tower Drive on August 16th at 11:32 a.m.—Carr is wanted on an aggravated assault warrant and is considered armed and dangerous. Clarksville Online
- ➤ A Clarksville couple had their lives changed in an April crash when a drunk driver hit their car at a red light near a Taco Bell in Macon—Melissa is now mostly paralyzed and Mickey is seeking to become her conservator as the alleged driver faces 10 charges. NewsChannel 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 4th Annual South of the River Art Tour will take place on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various Montgomery County locations—local artists will showcase their work and donate items to a silent auction with final bids accepted at a 3:30 p.m. reception that benefits the Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council and Central Civitan. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2024-25 TCAP results show that Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools improved in English, science, and social studies (although math did not exceed state averages) as educators prepare for the new school year. The Leaf Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department closed a section of North Spring Street from 616 to 681 for natural gas line maintenance today and rerouted traffic to North Riverside Drive and McClure Street. Work is expected to be finished and the road reopened by 5:00 p.m. Clarksville Online
- ➤ TDOT will close alternating lanes on Trenton Road from Tiny Town Road to near Tylertown Road today until August 25 for milling and paving work; crews from Vulcan Construction Materials will work daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and move over for safety—work is weather dependent. Clarksville Online
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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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