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Clarksville
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On August 22, CEMC opened its new Clarksville Annex at 1820 Ashland City Road with a ribbon cutting & luncheon attended by employees, community leaders and local officials. The facility supports the rapid expansion of Cumberland Connect, houses about 40 employees with room to grow, and features a meeting room named for board member Charles David Morgan, Sr. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Road to 250 — a two-year celebration of America's Semiquincentennial — is launching its second year with free educational and entertaining presentations that offer Q&A sessions and refreshments. On Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m., a performance on Scientific Developments led by Dr. Phil Kemmerly will take place at Mabry Stage on Main Street. Main Street Clarksville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ APSU’s Board of Trustees approved the naming of three spaces in the new Health Professions Building on Aug. 21 in Clarksville—one space is a radiologic suite honoring the Thaxton-Edington family, one is a debriefing room named for Wade Hadley Rudolph, and one is a clinical simulation bed honoring Sandra K. Gilliam and JoAnn Workman Burchett. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Sept. 11 to open the building. ClarksvilleNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lieutenant Gabriel Johnson graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff & Command during a 10‑week program held in Nashville from May 27th—August 8th; the Clarksville Police Department expects his training to boost department leadership. Clarksville Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC has said that mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures because they spread diseases like West Nile, dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and malaria. Tennessee has nine types of mosquitoes that live near still water and dark areas—people are urged to use repellents with DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus to stay safe. The Leaf Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dock 17 Bar & Grill at 2231 Madison Street in Suite D offers diners a broad menu with hearty meat dishes, lighter options, and a full bar with sports broadcasts. It will host live music performances every Wednesday through Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.—featuring acts from Clarksville, Nashville, and the surrounding area. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open for the Clarksville area girls' athlete of the week for Aug. 18-24—voters can cast their vote until Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. to pick the top high school performer. The Leaf Chronicle
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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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Nashville Predators Gold Star Showcase
6:30-8:00 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Predators in an exciting intrasquad game supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
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