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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smalls Sliders announced that it will expand its cheeseburger slider brand with new restaurants built from recycled shipping containers in Clarksville, Henderson and Bowling Green—entrepreneur Matthew Robinson is developing real estate for the first can in the region which is scheduled to open next year. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ James Robertson, known as the Father of Middle Tennessee, led early expeditions and negotiations that laid the groundwork for Nashville and led to Robertson County being named in his honor—his leadership and diplomacy helped form the region's foundations during a turbulent time. WKRN
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ APSU’s Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy welcomed three new team members – Chris Oberholster now leads philanthropy at the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, Susannah Shumate directs philanthropy for Eriksson College of Education, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences and Woodward Library, and Shelly Iosefo becomes a philanthropy specialist with 17 years in the Army. Their skills in conservation, donor relations and fundraising will help strengthen APSU’s support efforts as the university works toward its centennial celebration. ClarksvilleNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local Ruby-throated hummingbirds frequent feeders as they prepare for a southbound journey to Mexico and Central America—wildlife experts advise using a 1:4 sugar-water mix and cleaning feeders often to keep the birds safe for migration. The Leaf Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said there were no boating-related fatalities during the Labor Day weekend from August 29th to September 1st—though three injuries and five property damage incidents were reported statewide. It also reported three boating under the influence arrests and 18 total boating fatalities for the year, two more than last year and two less than at the same time in 2023. Clarksville Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal changes and comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have led some states to require a prescription for the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, although health experts still say the shot is important to protect mothers and babies. In Tennessee, CVS is giving the vaccine to pregnant people while some pharmacies in other areas use stricter rules - experts warn that COVID-19 can be very dangerous during pregnancy. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Today, Clarksville received state approval for a Certificate of Need to build two new hospitals by Ascension St. Thomas (a not-for-profit Catholic health system) during a meeting with CEO Fahad Tahir. The health system bought a 96-acre lot at Exit 11 and will plan a master campus that starts with a 44-bed hospital that can expand up to 132 beds with local leadership. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ APSU soccer played a scoreless match against Western Kentucky at WKU Soccer Complex in Bowling Green on Thursday—senior goalie Lauryn Berry made six key saves, and the team will host Bellarmine at Morgan Brothers Field in Clarksville at 6:00 p.m. CT. Clarksville Online
- ➤ On Thursday at First Horizon Park, Eric Haase hit a walk-off two-run homer that gave the Nashville Sounds a 6-4 win over the Gwinnett Stripers—Freddy Zamora and others contributed key hits in the close game. Left-hander Tucker Davidson starts today at 6:35 p.m. CT as the team seeks to build on the win. Clarksville Online
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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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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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