Hello Clarksville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Teaching bonuses for teachers, Tennessee’s first Wawa, and Mr. Rich super science + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Teaching jobs with bonus: A Middle Tennessee school district is offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus for endorsed high school math and English teachers, with openings at multiple campuses in the Clarksville area -- see the open positions.
Expansion plans underway: Clarksville welcomed Tennessee’s first Wawa, which opened in the city. The chain says it will add five to eight Tennessee stores each year over the next decade -- read the full story.
Youth competition with purpose: Habitat for Humanity’s Kids Recycling Challenge is underway in Montgomery County through August 1, inviting ages 3 to 17 to collect cans and bottle caps, support families, compete for prizes -- learn how to participate.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Kid-energy reset, anyone?: Liberty Park is your low-stress spot to let the kids go full send on the playground while you regroup at a pavilion, then take a quick walk near the water. A simple, in-town reset that works for weeknights or lazy Sundays.
Plant glow-up time: Whether your pothos is thriving or you’re rebuilding after a tragic fiddle-leaf saga, Pups Plants & Goods has your back at their downtown spot with healthy houseplants, repotting and pest help, plus vintage finds and a refill station so your space looks great and your conscience does too.
Go big, stay local: When cabin fever hits, The City Forum packs high-speed go-karts, 10-lane bowling, a two-story laser tag arena, 18 holes of mini golf, and a massive arcade into one place... plus an indoor coaster and drop tower, because Clarksville weather can’t cancel indoor thrills.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤝 Chick-fil-A Community Care Event @ Chick-fil-A | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – Skip the stove and let Chick-fil-A handle dinner while your waffle fries moonlight as a fundraiser for the Clarksville Homeschool Collective. Expect friendly faces at the CHC table, kids' activities, and free face painting that will outlast bedtime, pride, and possibly bath time.
🎬 Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 @ The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Round up the crew for Family Movie Night with Zootopia 2 on the big screen, snacks and soft drinks included. It is free, space is limited, and yes, the kids will quote the sloth for a week. Low-key, comfy, and blissfully close to home.
🧪 Mr. Rich Super Science @ Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Clarksville’s main library is hosting Mr. Rich Super Science, an interactive show where dry ice fogs, bubbles pop, and coins apparently dance, all without you cleaning the kitchen. Three bite-size performances, family friendly, tickets handed out as you arrive.
🚚 Save the Date Food Truck Event @ Two Rivers Center | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Rolling back to our old stomping grounds at 690 N Riverside Dr, the food trucks are reuniting June 27 to celebrate ten years of the page and six of Dinner with the Trucks. At grandson's request, expect nostalgia, big flavors, and napkins that mean business.
🛼 Skate the Vibe: Military Appreciation Night @ Ford Ice Center Clarksville | Saturday (6/27) at 12:30 PM – Think you can still stay upright on skates, or at least make it to the boards gracefully? Celebrate our military as America turns 250 at Ford Ice Center with red, white, and blue, BOGO for military ID holders, and $13.73 public skate, rentals included.
🛍 The Riverside Flea Market & Yard Sale @ Refinery On The River | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a proper treasure hunt you can call "running errands." Riverside’s new flea market and yard sale has free admission, free parking, 60+ booths in the Refinery, vintage and handmade finds, and a Kidpreneur Row, so you can haggle, support the kiddos, and bond.
📖 Story Time @ Downtown Commons | Monday (6/29) at 10:00 AM – Downtown Commons becomes a library as the Clarksville-Montgomery County Library hosts free story time. Open to everyone, easy on the wallet, and high on wholesome. Bring the grandkids, or borrow a neighbor's, while librarians do the voices and you supervise with coffee.
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07 — The Clarksville report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 3%
Areas of fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 41%
Patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis quality-built home blends modern updates with easy country living on 2.2 level acres. The main-level primary suite impresses with a double trey ceiling, two oversized closets, and a fully renovated spa bath. A gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwoods, new windows, a circular driveway, and a 32x44 brick garage with office and half bath round out the standout features.
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