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It’s Friday, Clarksville! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Costco recruiting secrets, a butterfly art class, and student startup hub + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's 50% off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Retail growth takes shape: A Clarksville Conversations episode explains Economic Development Council land assembly and incentives that recruited Costco to Freedom Farms, and how retailers like Nordstrom Rack and Trader Joe’s could follow -- read the full discussion.
A new local stage debut: Clarksville Community Theatre’s inaugural show, Museum by Tina Howe, opens today and runs through Aug. 2, bringing a lively art museum setting and fresh local talent to the stage -- see the full production details.
Student innovation takes root: CMCSS opened Founders Inc., an entrepreneurship hub at Burt Innovation Center where high schoolers build prototypes and pitch to investors, funded by an $11 million Tennessee’s Innovative School Models grant -- see the full story.
Big markdowns on makeup made for women over 40: Laura Geller formulates for mature skin specifically. There's even a collection called The Over 40 Edit. The brand is offering new email subscribers up to 65% off, with an extra 22% off layered on top. Your email is all it takes to unlock it — worth a look.*
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Brows that behave: Skip the rushed mirror Olympics this week and let Anastasia Huff BEAUTY LAB handle natural-looking brows, eyeliner, and lips that actually stay put. Results that survive Clarksville humidity, school drop-off, and coffee runs, so you can reallocate those minutes to actual life.
Roll into some fun: Whether your squad wants duckpin bowling, darts, pinball and NBA hoops, or just an excuse to sample tacos from the bus and a cold one, Varsity Pins nails the retro sports bar vibe with plenty of screens. Put it on your this-week list and let the good times roll.
Treasure hunt, sorted: When the urge to refresh a room hits, The Shoppes at Sango delivers selection and variety with vintage pieces and home decor vendors at prices that don’t make you flinch... ideal for a quick browse that somehow turns into your favorite find of the week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Tax Free Weekend-Extended Hours @ Plato's Closet | Friday (7/31) at 9:00 AM – Tax Free Weekend means you can finally refresh the closet without arguing with your calculator. Plato’s Closet is stretching hours, so you can dodge the crowds, snag the brands you actually wear, and let the missing sales tax buy your celebratory latte.
📷 Photography Workshop @ ArtLink | Friday (7/31) at 5:30 PM – Already know your ISO from your elbow? Step it up with Jordy Harris’s specialty workshop, a rotating series that tackles studio lighting, street and event shooting, nature, editing, and business basics, with live demos, guided practice, and no-ego group critique. Bring your camera, curiosity.
😄 Laughter Feeds-Food for the Soul @ Joker's Comedy House | Friday (7/31) at 7:00 PM – Comedy night that feeds more than your funny bone, with Lee Hardin headlining and every chuckle helping Manna Cafe Ministries serve neighbors in need. Expect smart, relatable punchlines, fewer groaners than a PTA meeting, and that afterglow you can't get from takeout, coffee, or cable.
⛸ Peace Out, Summer! Skate @ Ford Ice Center | Saturday (8/1) at 11:30 AM – Think the only way to beat the back-to-school blues is a last blast of heat? Try the opposite at Ford Ice Center Clarksville, where a fun playlist, chill vibes, and spins with the kids make summer's send-off actually cool. $13.73 plus tax, skates included.
🌊 Back to School Splash @ Civitan Park | Saturday (8/1) at 12:00 PM – Pack the towels and head to Civitan Park for a Back to School Splash that tires out the kids, cools you off, and reminds you why August exists. Expect interactive water play, community partners who actually show up, and a gloriously odd Reverse Water Parade.
🦋 Real Butterfly Art Class - August @ The Ghoul Haus | Sunday (8/2) at 2:00 PM – Channel your inner Victorian naturalist and build a real butterfly shadowbox, with all the pretty extras provided, moss, dried flowers, and nature finds included. Spots are limited, so leave the little tornadoes at home, hot glue and fragile wings do not mix.
🧸 Crafty Crow Party - Trinket Trading @ Airie Outdoor Academy | Sunday (8/2) at 2:55 PM – Whether you have kids, grandkids, or an inner magpie, this RenFest-style trinket swap with crafting and crows at Airie Outdoor Academy is weird in the best way. It lands first Sunday afternoons, so carpool with your murder, bring shiny things, and swap stories, too. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Clarksville report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 79%
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis like-new, all-brick 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home brings together style and convenience with a 3-car garage, spacious bonus room, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. Soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and an open layout set the tone, while the chef’s kitchen, dual fireplaces, spa-style primary suite, and covered porch overlooking quiet green space add plenty of wow factor.
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1Source: Global News Wire 2This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/. Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A, a company may change its share price by up to 20% without requalifying the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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