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Hey Clarksville, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Mural contest, spring sports windfall, and Roni’s Mac Bar + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Clarksville’s summer arts initiative: Clarksville launched the Concrete N Color mural contest to transform the downtown parking garage. Artists can propose 16 nine-by-nine murals on landings, and the public can watch on June 13 — see how to get involved.

Tournaments energize local economy: Spring sports in Clarksville are expected to bring 23,000 visitors through April, generating up to $12 million, with VEX Robotics at F&M Bank Arena and gymnastics at the Dunn Center — check out the full lineup.

New eatery plans debut: Roni’s Mac Bar is coming to downtown Clarksville at Franklin and Second Street, bringing loaded macaroni combos from a Texas brand. An opening date has not been announced — get all the details.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Level up miniature painting with pros
• Sip, paint, play games to R&B
• Explore 10,000 years on ranger-led hike

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Crave-worthy local sammies: When lunch needs personality, Wicked Good Sandwiches stacks classics with playful twists, serving an easygoing neighborhood vibe Clarksville’s loved since 2012. Perfect for a quick bite or a laid-back hang, this spot perks up the midday lull.

Weekend nature reset: Rotary Park pairs shady creekside trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, and the Wade Bourne Nature Center for an easy reset. When the week gets loud, Clarksvillians wander, breathe, and let the kids climb something that isn’t furniture… all in one tucked-away spot.

New comic serotonin: New issues land weekly, back-issue hunts await, and shelves brim with manga, Funko POPs, figures, and statues. Rick’s Comic City delivers a quick win and pure, nostalgia-fueled joy when you need a reliable pick-me-up, real fast.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

📚 The Grim Readers Book Club-March @ The Ghoul Haus | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Bring your dog-eared copy to The Ghoul Haus for the Grim Readers book club, led by Blossom, tackling Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods. Missing campers, family secrets, and campfire chills, minus mosquitos; it’s free, and you can bring snacks, beverages, and dry wit.

👶 Big Skills for Little Ones @ Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny human with big feelings? Bring them to Big Skills for Little Ones at the Cohen Clinic at Centerstone, a free group that builds friendship muscles and kindergarten confidence through stories, activities, and sharing. Great for homeschoolers, parents who enjoy fewer meltdowns.

💃 Thursday Belly Dance @ Kinetics | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Whether you skipped the Sunday and Monday sessions, or you’re ready to trade treadmill time for hip circles, every Thursday in March at Kinetics offers belly dance with no judgment. First class is free, then $15 drop-in, and yes, your hips count as core work.

❓ Wicked Good Trivia! @ Wicked Good Sandwiches | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Thursday nights are for flexing that random-knowledge muscle at Wicked Good Sandwiches, where trivia hits every screen with game show energy, and Joe Padula runs the circus. Free to play, family-friendly, and tasty, so bring the crew, win sandwich money, and call it quality time.

🌳 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.

🎶 Live Music! @ Rage’N Axe | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Every Friday calls for free live music and cold drinks, plus specials that make your wallet nod. $5 Jack or Crown & Coke, $10 large pizzas, $15 buckets. Try axe throwing or the rage room, walk-ins welcome, veteran and locally owned.

🤝 Team Serve Day @ Mosaic Church – Riverside Location | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been itching to wield a paint roller anywhere but your own living room, come help spruce up Mosaic’s Riverside home before Launch Sunday. Think painting, setup, pressure washing, and making it guest-ready. Lunch is on them, no experience needed, kids welcome, pride included.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Clarksville report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 26%

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 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 85%

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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