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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County celebrated the grand opening of a new North Branch Public Library and Montgomery County Animal Care & Control facility on September 13th at 435 Jordan Road in North Clarksville, where over 150 guests attended the ribbon cutting and more than 3,000 visitors toured the facility. The new center aims to serve local residents and military families with expanded services and programs. Clarksville Online
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Legends Bank was named the Emerging Community Bank Service Award winner by the Independent Community Bankers of America for its Legends Lift volunteer service program—established in 2024 to aid military veterans and families in crisis. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Community Concert Association opened its 74th season on Sunday with the Dohnányi Chamber Players performing at APSU’s Mabry Concert Hall—five world-class shows will run through April with pre-concert talks and affordable ticket options offered. ClarksvilleNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay State University engineering student Ross Rodriguez completed a competitive Department of Energy internship at Oak Ridge where he developed plant-based biodegradable composites to replace carbon fiber and tackle plastic pollution—his work using chemical treatments to improve fiber adhesion opens doors for local innovators in sustainable manufacturing. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Google recently announced a $100,000 grant to APSU’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute to support ecological restoration, improved water quality, and community engagement in the Spring Creek Watershed—local volunteers and Google employees will work together on the project. Clarksville Online
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A report by the Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth found that federal cuts will raise SNAP costs from $56.7 million to $165.3 million as the state must now cover 75% of administrative fees and up to 15% of benefits costs—lawmakers and advocates stress the need to reduce errors and secure extra funds to support affected families. WKRN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting for special primaries to fill Mark Green’s vacant 7th District seat begins today at the Election Commission Office at 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 404 — polls open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on most weekdays and until 7 p.m. on later days, and voters must bring a Tennessee or federal photo ID to choose from candidates whose winners will face off on Dec. 2 to finish his term. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Montgomery County Government welcomed 28 high school students into the 2025-26 Mayor’s Emerging Leaders Program — the program began in August and lets students attend county meetings and volunteer with departments to learn how local government works. Mayor Wes Golden said the program builds new leadership for county growth. Main Street Clarksville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Enhanced Premium Tax Credits lower monthly premiums for many Tennessee music industry workers—if Congress does not extend them by year-end, premiums could nearly double—threatening jobs and the state economy. The Leaf Chronicle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Site plans for a 14-acre multi-family development called Vintage Clarksville were submitted to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission on Sept. 3rd, outlining 236 units built in eight buildings with townhome options. The project will feature a dog park, pool, and clubhouse—located next to the Rossview schools campus and Interstate 24. ClarksvilleNow.com
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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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Clarksville Farmers Market
8 AM – 12 PM — Clarksville Downtown Market — Registration Required — Kids take charge in running their own booths at a fun community market.
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Artsville Fest
5-9 p.m. — Downtown Clarksville — Free entry — Celebrate local artists and enjoy live performances at a vibrant community festival.
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