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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hands On powered by United Way of Greater Nashville has announced three volunteer opportunities in Clarksville — the Centerstone Life;Story 5k/10k Run/Walk for veteran and military suicide prevention on September 13 from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Women of Clarksville 5th Annual Women’s Expo on September 20 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Alexis Goines 7th Annual Safety Fair & Trunk-Or-Treat on October 18 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will receive event shirts, meal vouchers and snacks while helping with set-up, directing guests and cleanup at each event. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The Montgomery County Prevention Coalition will host its 3rd Annual RecoveryFest on Oct 11 at McGregor Park – the free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include guest speakers, local vendors, live music, and family activities to support recovery efforts. ClarksvilleNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic remains heavy in Clarksville as wrecks have blocked Interstate 24 eastbound and caused major backups on Tiny Town Road. Tiny Town Road westbound was backed up from Peachers Mill Road to Needmore Road at 4:25 p.m.—while Interstate 24 still sees traffic building near Exit 4—just after Exit 1. ClarksvilleNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville Police Department asks the public to help locate 32-year-old Alaisea Matavao, who was last seen in March on Main Street when she left with her boyfriend known as Macc—her roommate reported her missing on August 18 after receiving a text on April 13. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The Clarksville Police are urgently searching for 22-year-old Annwest Taybior, who was last seen on Aug. 19 at 10:03 a.m. on Strawberry Alley as her mother reported her missing on Aug. 21—anyone with information should call 911 immediately. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Clarksville Police are asking for help finding 22-year-old Annwest Taybior who was reported missing by her mother on August 21 and was last seen wearing a white sundress with black flowers on Strawberry Alley at about 10 a.m. on August 19. NewsChannel 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville High released its 2025 Hall of Fame Class—the third in school history—and the honorees will be recognized before the season opener against Blackman, with former athletes and coaches highlighted for their contributions. Main Street Clarksville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County will open the new North Branch Library and Animal Control Facility on September 13th at 435 Jordan Road in north Clarksville; the library will welcome visitors from 10:00am and the animal control facility will offer tours and pet meet-and-greets from 12:00pm. County officials and staff — along with community members — will celebrate this expansion as a new resource for public services. Clarksville Online
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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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History on the Rocks
5:30-7 p.m. — Strawberry Alley Ale Works — Free entry — Enjoy local history and arts at this engaging community event featuring notable writers and artists.
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Paint a Hat Workshop
11 PM – 1 AM — 98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN — $4.28 Tax + $1.23 ticket service fee — Unleash your inner artist by transforming a plain hat into your own wearable masterpiece.
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Jewelry Making Workshop
1-2:30 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $3.42 + service fee — Discover a variety of jewelry making techniques and create your own custom piece.
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