Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Ajax Turner Senior Center will reopen tomorrow after a recent court ruling confirmed its plans, restoring access to community services for local seniors.
Construction continues on the new Sprouts Farmers Market at 1002 Winn Way in Sango near I-24’s Exit 11 as the store prepares for a hiring event on Sept.
9 and Sept. 10 and will open with a 6:45 a.m. ribbon cutting on Oct. 23 followed by a Grand Opening at 7 a.m.
The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is launching its limited-edition cast-iron skillet—designed with the museum’s iconic 1898 roofline and produced with Clarksville Foundry—for holiday pickup or shipping, with proceeds supporting museum programs.
A free talk on the foundry’s history is scheduled for Sept. 6 at the Turner Auditorium.
Society for Creative Anachronism hosted a demonstration of medieval combat and crafts at Liberty Park in Clarksville (local group Shire of Crimson River led the event) and a larger show is planned at Montgomery Bell Park in October.
Beachaven Vineyards celebrated its 40th anniversary today — hosting the Jazz on the Lawn event at its Clarksville winery and drawing between 1,000 and 1,500 guests while featuring local musicians and food trucks.
APSU’s Spark Faculty Triennial Exhibition opens August 25 at The New Gallery and runs until October 2.
A free opening reception is set for Wednesday, Sept. 2, noon to 1:00 p.m. with extra gallery talks and a documentary screening planned during the exhibition.
CMCSS is searching for land in northern Clarksville to build a new elementary school—officials plan to modify a two-story design from local middle schools to ease overcrowding, with land approval expected by November 2026 and a possible one-year delay if a viable property is not found.
Montgomery County Juvenile Court and APSU announced a scholarship initiative today to support graduates of the 20/10 Mentorship Program at a kickoff breakfast at the Montgomery County Courts Complex (with $110,000 pledged by 26 donors to fund four scholarships).
Austin Peay State University received a Veteran Initiatives Grant to expand mental health, well-being and academic support services for military-affiliated students in Clarksville.
The grant is part of THEC’s $1 million statewide plan to help veterans+active duty members and their families.
TDOT is starting road construction, maintenance and utility projects across Montgomery and nearby counties from today through Saturday.
Motorists should expect crack-sealing, paving and flagging work on state routes and interstates that may cause single-lane restrictions and rolling roadblocks.
Malosi Laban rushed for over 100 yards and scored five touchdowns Friday night as Montgomery Central beat Sycamore 35-7 in their season opener — a strong start for the team.
APSU volleyball beat Southern Indiana 3-2 at Liberty Arena in an exhibition that highlighted key plays by senior Reagan Anderson and freshman Malana Benz.
The soccer team is set to host the Stacheville Challenge on Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29 with UT Martin, Jackson State and Kansas City.
Tennessee basketball players volunteered yesterday at Farragut’s gym for Hoops for Hope (held on Aug.
22, 2:55 p.m.) to support children and young adults with Down syndrome (started in 2007).
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