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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ashby's Speedway Market will host a free Hallow Festival Saturday, October 11th at 948 Highway 13 in Cunningham from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—families can enjoy carnival-style games, face painting, free pizza, complimentary drinks, and prizes for every child. Clarksville Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets are now on sale for A Christmas Carol at the Roxy Regional Theatre—now located at 100 Franklin Street because the Clarksville Performing Arts Center is delayed in its new build. The stage adaptation will run on select December dates and offers discount pricing for veterans and students. Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee ranked third in banned books in school libraries this year with 1,623 titles removed or restricted according to a new PEN America report—showing a sharp increase in censorship amid changing state laws and political pressure. The report indicates that similar measures have accelerated across the nation since 2021. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Austin Peay State University reversed its Sept. 12 decision to fire professor Darren Michael after he shared a post following Charlie Kirk's death and suspended him while beginning termination proceedings—APSU said his remarks did not meet its standards. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Two Tennessee universities scored in the top 20 on a recent free speech survey published by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression—Vanderbilt jumped from 140th to 7th while Middle Tennessee State debuted at 15—and the ranking comes amid ongoing campus debates over free speech following recent controversies. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Human Resources Department will host a special session on special education licensure at 12:30 p.m. on October 30th to explain how people with a bachelor's degree can become certified teachers without earning a second degree + the session will also cover pay incentives and tuition reimbursement options. Clarksville Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The government shutdown began on Oct. 1 and is affecting 30,100 soldiers and 8,500 civilian employees at Fort Campbell—soldiers remain on duty without pay while civilians are placed on a non-work, non-pay status until retroactive pay is issued. Essential services like medical care, schooling, and childcare continue today, though extracurricular activities including high school football have been cancelled. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The Clarksville Gas and Water Department closed a section of South Seventh Street between Commerce Street and Madison Street for natural gas line maintenance, and work is expected to finish by about 2:30 p.m.—motorists are advised to detour and slow down as they pass utility workers’ equipment. Clarksville Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ BBB CEO Randy Hutchinson warns that callers claiming to be from Medicare or other agencies are trying to steal personal details or sell false insurance plans ahead of Medicare open enrollment starting Oct.15—consumers should verify licenses and read online reviews before buying coverage. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Bella Medical Spa in Clarksville, with 20 years of experience, offers an expert guide on selecting personalized skin and body treatments such as Botox, Ultherapy, and HydraFacial—local residents can schedule a free consultation to tailor their care. ClarksvilleNow.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Kirkwood Cobras blanked the Northeast Eagles 9-0 in a District 13-4A match at Exit 1 as a strong second half—featuring a hat trick by Ellie Shires—helped secure a key district win. The victory positions the Cobras well as they prepare for an elimination game at Rossview next week. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Austin Peay State University will host the Domino's Run for Govs 5K and Valerie Hunter-Kelly Run/Walk for the Govs 1K on Saturday, October 11th at 8:00 a.m. at the Pace Alumni Center on Emerald Hill—drawing local runners from Clarksville. Domino's owner Antonio Murgas donated funds to secure a three-year sponsorship—supporting APSU Foundation scholarships and offering cash prizes for top finishers. Clarksville Online
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Little Picasso Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class or $50 monthly package — Explore creativity through storytime, music, and crafts for little artists.
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Little Picasso Workshop
10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through art, storytelling, and music designed for preschoolers.
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