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Rise and shine, Clarksville!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Video game concert, apple flavor battle, and tree seedling giveaway + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Clarksville protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Help shape local paths: Dunbar Cave State Park seeks public input on a trails grant, with a virtual meeting held March 5 and an in-person session coming up March 10 — get meeting times and details.
Pets hoping for homes: Clarksville Online spotlighted adoptable cats and dogs for the week of March 2, with pets from Montgomery County Animal Care and Control and local rescues across Clarksville-Montgomery County — meet this week’s adoptable pets.
Interactive family music adventure: The Gateway Chamber Orchestra presents Power Up, a video game concert today at APSU’s Mabry Concert Hall with music from Star Wars Outlaws, Journey, Octopath Traveler 2, and more — check out the full lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Stitch night, anyone?: Piecing a quilt, fixing that hem again, or finally befriending your serger? Beyond Stitches has the fabric, notions, and relaxed classes to keep projects moving, motivation up. It’s a handy spot to get unstuck and meet fellow makers, all without leaving Clarksville.
Pancakes anytime, no fuss: When a Tuesday craving hits for a griddle-kissed stack and bottomless diner coffee, G’s Pancake House delivers cozy, no-frills comfort. Beyond pancakes, there are hearty omelets, burgers, and other classics worth a midweek detour, the kind of simple goodness that keeps you coming back.
Soup therapy, unlocked: When the chill hits or you just need a reset, Call It Pho serves steamy bowls, legit bún bò Huế, crisp vermicelli, bánh mì, and bubble tea for dessert-level sipping. Low-key spot, high comfort. Bookend your week with a slurp you won’t regret.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌳 Tree Seedling Giveaway Drive-Thru @ USDA Service Center | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – Montgomery residents, give your yard, and local wildlife, the easiest upgrade with a drive-thru giveaway, one day only. First come, first served, so roll up and snag free flowering dogwood, American plum, or persimmon seedlings, plus student-made birdhouses and duck boxes for a donation.
🥒 Beginner Pickleball Camp @ Acme Athletics | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from pretending yard work counts as cardio and try the town’s favorite not-quite-tennis at ACME Athletics’ Beginner Pickleball Camp. Gear is provided, you’ll learn the basics, meet friendly players, and it’s $10, ages 15+. Only 24 spots, so snag one.
🧼 Soap Making 101 @ Refinery On The River | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a science class that smells good. In two hours, learn cold-process soap from a pro with 14 years’ experience, cover safety and science, then customize scent and color, pick up 40 ounces days later, 9 to 10 bars. Your guest bath deserves better.
🍎 Battle for the Best Apple Flavor @ Clarksville Tn | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Consider it a town-wide taste test, where local spots pit their apple wizardry against each other, and you are the judge. Stroll, sample, and cast a vote. Because nothing bonds this place like a spirited crumble, crisp, and cider debate.
🕊 Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom @ Dunbar Cave State Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think you know Clarksville history? Walk it with Ranger Adam at Dunbar Cave, where Affricanna Town, a once autonomous community of formerly enslaved people, stood. One hour, half a mile, all on pavement, with stories that outpace any treadmill. Meet at the Visitor Center.
🦎 Scales & Tails Adoption Event @ Pet Supplies Plus Clarksville | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Considering a four-legged coworker for your home office? Mikaela’s Mutt Motel is popping up at Pet Supplies Plus with sweet, adoptable mutts, and it’s blissfully low-pressure; just remember applications are processed in advance, so submit yours at least 72 hours early.
🖼 Stained Glass @ ArtLink | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – If your first stained glass class left you wanting more, Artlink Studio on Franklin Street has a follow-up to make a standing bird. Review tools, craft a 3-piece design to take home, ages 16+, and yes, sign the waiver because hot tools.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Clarksville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 42%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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