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Hey Clarksville, hope your week’s off to a good start! Science on Tap, a juried photo expo, a Willipus Wallapus cryptid talk, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Elevate a regional radio brand: Beaver 100.3 is hiring a Program Director and Morning Show Host to shape its on-air sound in Clarksville, Hopkinsville, and Fort Campbell, with hands-on leadership and strong community presence expected — learn more about this role.
Community voices take center stage: Rep. Ronnie Glynn and John Ray Clemmons will host a town hall on Feb. 19 for Clarksville and Montgomery County residents to share concerns and hear updates. Free to attend — get all the details.
Top performance sets program apart: APSU’s Eriksson College teacher candidates achieved the highest first-time pass rate on Tennessee’s Early Literacy Assessment, far above the 43 percent statewide average, highlighting Clarksville’s strength in preparing future educators — see what drove the success.
Evenings of ideas and brews: APSU’s College of STEM has announced spring Science on Tap, with first-Tuesday talks at Strawberry Alley Ale Works featuring Mary Akinyemi on tax math and Chris Gentry on Replant Clarksville — check out the full lineup.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Expanded care on the horizon: Vanderbilt Health has officially taken over Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville, now Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. More staff, pediatric ER services, and expanded surgical specialties are planned. The acquisition includes Tennova ER-Sango, which will be renamed Vanderbilt Emergency Sango. Clarksville’s hospital now joins Vanderbilt’s regional network. See what’s planned and changing.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Path to lasting homeownership: Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County opened its New Homeownership applications on February 4. Eligible Clarksville families can apply online for affordable homes, with required sweat equity and homeowner education. Applications close February 13 at 5 p.m., and accepted buyers receive an affordable mortgage for long-term stability. See how and when to apply.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Fresh strings, crisp reeds: When strings snap before practice or the kid needs reeds, sticks, or a last-minute tuner, Mary’s Music has you covered. Friendly folks, a solid selection, and lessons if you’re leveling up… everything to keep the music rolling right here in Clarksville.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Broth that hits right: When the week needs a warm-up, Pho Real serves slurpable comfort with rich pho, crisp spring rolls, and boba that turns errands into little celebrations. Keep it in the rotation for I-need-something-satisfying nights when you want dinner solved without overthinking.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🥂 2nd Annual Galentine’s Brunch & Kiddo Clothes Swap! @ Needmore Coffee | Tuesday (2/10) at 11:00 AM – Back for year two, nothing says Galentine’s like brunch with your best ladies, hot coffee, and a kiddo clothes swap that clears closets and warms hearts. Bring those outgrown treasures, leave with fresh fits, good eats, and adult conversation that doesn’t involve Paw Patrol.
📸 2026 Regional Juried Photography Exposition @ Downtown Artists Co-Op and Gallery | Tuesday (2/10) at 12:00 PM – Trade screen time for wall time at the region’s juried photo showcase. DAC spotlights original work from Tennessee and Kentucky photographers, thoughtfully curated, locally rooted, and refreshingly free of filters. Consider it eye candy you do not have to unlock your phone for.
🍦 Fundraising Night with Freddy’s @ Freddy’s | Tuesday (2/10) at 4:00 PM – Custard that counts, finally. Swing by Freddy’s on MLK to fuel the CMCSS K12 Virtual School, with 15 percent of your order circling back to the kids; just say fundraiser at the counter or use code GIVEBACK, then enjoy a burger and a concrete.
This weekend
🎈 Kids Valentine’s Day Party @ Mochas & Minis Sango | Saturday (2/14) at 9:00 AM – Think the kids can resist pink, glitter, and a certain polka-dot mouse? Mochas & Minis Sango is hosting a Valentine’s party with crafts, games, a mini dance floor, and photo ops. Pre-purchase tickets, it sells out fast, and yes, coffee is involved.
🍵 Valentine/Galentine Afternoon Tea @ Miss Ashley’s Tearoom Cafe and Catering | Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re toasting a decades-long romance or your favorite partners-in-crime, this Valentine and Galentine afternoon tea is your excuse to be delightfully fancy. Curated teas, dainty sandwiches, warm scones, and decadent sweets, all with a flirty wink. Skip the roses, keep the clotted cream.
👣 The Willipus Wallapus: A Tennessee Cryptid @ Dunbar Cave State Park | Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 PM – This talk unpacks Tennessee’s favorite maybe-monster, the Willipus Wallapus, the 1800s cryptid blamed for rattling Clarksville, Nashville, and Dunbar Cave. Gather at the new park office on Old Russellville Pike to judge whether it was a beast, a newspaper stunt, or somebody’s ornery cow.
🖼 DIY Shadow Boxes @ El Pancho Villa Mexican Grill | Sunday (2/15) at 3:00 PM – Bring a couple photos and we’ll turn nostalgia into a “Museum of Us” shadow box, minus the pretentious plaque. Clarksville Craft Club has supplies ready at Pancho Villa’s on Highway 76, left side, plus chips, queso, and community. Seats are limited, claim one.
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📻 Clarksville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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