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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Police Department’s Juvenile Engagement Team will host its annual Holiday Family Food Drive at Montgomery County Public Library (350 Pageant Lane) on Friday, Dec. 19 starting at 9:00 a.m. The free event will offer drive-through and walk-up meal package distribution for CMCSS students and families in need. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Historic Collinsville is hosting its second annual Pioneer Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13 at noon. Guests should bring their own chair or quilt and enjoy refreshments at the Wildlife Center - gates open at 10:30 a.m. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clarksville is celebrating the holidays with Spiritfest on Dec. 6 at Downtown Commons featuring live music and tree lighting, a Christmas Light Run on Dec. 13 at McGregor Park, and various parades, concerts + family events through Dec. 31 to keep local spirits high. The Leaf Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA said gas prices in Tennessee dropped four cents in the past week with Clarksville stations charging $2.46 per gallon amid a state average of $2.56 compared to $2.60 one month ago — Cooper said lower crude oil prices and weaker demand may keep the trend going. Main Street Clarksville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessean's Student of the Week poll returns for December after Thanksgiving by inviting local culinary students to show off their skills (votes close at noon Thursday, Dec. 11). Nominations include students from Siegel, Gallatin, Smyrna, Blackman, Rossview, Stewarts Creek and Cascade high schools. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ APSU’s board approved naming the campus food pantry the Millan Foundation Impact Center on Friday, Dec. 5 — a move to increase capacity by 35% and offer more fresh food to students and families. The donation will upgrade services for those facing food insecurity. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting for the Clarksville area girls high school athlete of the week, honoring performances from Dec. 1-7, is now open until Thursday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Candidates include Faith Dacus, Lexi Dean, Audrey Levendusky, Ella McKeown, Tatiana Pena-Corona, Sy'Nya Seay, Camille Thomas + Maggie Ward. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Voting is now open for the Clarksville area boys high school athlete of the week for Dec. 1 to 7, with community members casting their vote until Thu, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Candidates include standout performers in basketball and wrestling from local schools. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ The No. 23 Tennessee Vols will play Illinois in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 (4:30 p.m. CT) at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium; coach Josh Heupel said the team aims for a fourth straight nine-win season. Clarksville Online
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