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Hi Clarksville, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint, a $10 million grasslands grant, and Weed Wrangle + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Virginia-born chain expands footprint: Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint is coming to Clarksville, taking former Tarboosh spot at 117 Franklin Street next to River City Clay, featuring Wagyu burgers, fries, and deep-fried Oreos — get all the details.
Bigger vision for prairies: Austin Peay’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute received a record $10 million grant to restore 2,500 acres of Tennessee grasslands over the next four years, strengthening conservation work led from Clarksville — read the full story.
Proactive plan reshapes neighborhoods: The Restoring Clarksville Initiative has demolished four homes and four commercial properties in recent months, targeting neglected sites to fight blight and spur redevelopment in neighborhoods across Clarksville — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Burger night, sorted: When only a no-nonsense burger will do, Kelly’s Big Burger serves juicy patties, melty cheese, and an old-school diner vibe. It hits the spot after a long day… simple, comforting, and reliably delicious, just the way you want it.
Lace up, Clarksville: Magic Wheels Fun Center delivers classic roller rink vibes with smooth laps, quick arcade breaks, and a two-story playground when little legs need a breather. It’s an easy, low-stress way to shake off the week, move a little, and skip pretending you adore the treadmill.
A downtown art-and-history fix: A scroll-break awaits at Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, where local history, rotating art, and hands-on fun like Explorers Landing create a breezy midweek reset or a low-key weekend plan that still feels satisfying.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Clarksville for grown ups
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🖼 Local Color Exhibit Opening Reception @ Downtown Artists Co-Op and Gallery | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – First Thursday Artwalk means one thing, a proper wander with good art and better people-watching. This opening reception toasts the faces and places of Tennessee, a love letter in paint, photos, and stories. Free to stroll in, priceless for the conversation, and the gossip.
🖼 March Artwalk @ Downtown Clarksville | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to wander downtown without spending a dime, this is it. Clarksville’s ArtWalk turns historic downtown into a strolling gallery, with shop windows, local artists, and conversation. It’s free, and yes, downtown parking is too after 5.
🌿 Weed Wrangle @ Dunbar Cave State Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Joining the nationwide Weed Wrangle, Dunbar Cave is putting us to work yanking honeysuckle and privet so Clarksville’s rare grasslands can breathe again. Tools and gloves are provided, you bring water, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and your best bend-and-pull form. Register via Tickets.
🧵 Shibori Dye Workshop: Intro to Sashiko @ Downtown Artists Co-Op and Gallery | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Trade your weekend chores for a hands-on Shibori dye and intro to Sashiko session at the DAC, taught by fiber artist Tamara Darnell Long. No experience needed, all supplies included, only 10 seats. It’s $55 for wearable art, bragging rights, and pleasantly inky fingers.
🍰 Live Dessert Auction and Silent Auction Fundraiser @ Grace Church of the Nazarene | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – Only in this town do we turn cake into college money. The 5th annual live dessert auction and silent auction fundraiser for the Caleb Joseph Slate Scholarship Award brings sweets from favorite local bakers, solid items to bid on, and zero guilt per slice.
🏺 Garden Gnomes – Clay Workshop @ The Pottery Room | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Swap your inbox for clay and make a garden gnome at workshop, back for its fourth year. Ages 10 and up, bring a helper if under 15, no pottery wheel, then return in two weeks to paint. Spots are limited, early-bird pricing, advance registration required.
🌳 Thriving Tree Paint Class @ Casa D’Italia Ristorante | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:30 PM – Your fridge art deserves an upgrade, so let Casa D’Italia pour you a glass while you paint a thriving tree. All supplies, step-by-step guidance, and one drink are included, no experience required, just show up, sip, and leave with bragging rights.
Live music & entertainment:
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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: 79°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 36%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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