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🌱 What’s planned for Clarksville’s massive 250th Independence Day celebration?

Clarksville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Clarksville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s planned for Clarksville’s massive 250th Independence Day celebration?
  • Will your Madison Street water be off overnight tonight?
  • What Clarksville’s proposed 34% tax hike means for your bill and schools

Also on today's calendar: The Old Ties Clarksville Tattoo Convention and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
  • Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 250th Fourth of July celebration coming up in Clarksville with carnival, music, parade (clarksvillenow.com) — Clarksville and Montgomery County are teaming up for a huge 250th Independence celebration in downtown Clarksville on July 3 and 4, packed with carnival rides, live music, and family activities. Residents can join a 5K at McGregor Park, a patriotic parade and costume contest, historical reenactments, car show, and more, with full details and registration links available online.
   

• Clarksville Gas and Water Department reports Madison Street Water Outage for Fire Hydrant Replacement (clarksvilleonline.com) — If you live or work along Madison Street between Golf Club Lane and Liberty Parkway, expect a water outage tonight from 9 p.m. until about 5 a.m. Thursday for fire hydrant replacement. Nearby areas like Davis Drive and Willow Heights may see low pressure, and Clarksville Gas and Water lists emergency and office contacts if you need assistance.
   

• Clarksville Mayor Proposes Nearly 34% Property Tax Increase & Cuts To School Funding (tennesseeconservativenews.com) — Clarksville’s mayor is proposing a roughly 34% property tax hike while also reclaiming sales tax dollars that could leave the local school system with a multimillion-dollar gap. City leaders say higher taxes are needed for pay raises, infrastructure, and public safety, while school officials warn the funding shift could disrupt hiring, programs, and plans already underway for students.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • RCVS/RCPA/RCAHS Graduation Ceremony 6:00 PM
    Robertson County Schools Innovation Academy of Robertson County (715 5th Ave W, Springfield, TN 37172, United States)
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday May 14
  • Inflatable Day - Field Day 1
    Westside Elementary Springfield, TN 37172
    8:00 am
  • Springfield High Graduation Ceremony 7:00 PM
    Robertson County Schools Springfield High school (5240 Highway 76 E, Springfield, TN 37172, United States)
    7:00 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • East Robertson High School Ceremony 7:00 PM
    Robertson County Schools East Robertson High School (158 Kilgore Trace, Cross Plains, TN 37049, United States)
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today I wanted something from the farm country, and what is not better than a cute muhhh muuuhh cow laying in a field with flowers and relaxing.
    and we also have some mountains in the background. I love how this turned out. I hope you do to :) Mai Larsen (Nextdoor Dover Road)
  • So Sweetie was on the couch which she consider personal home looking out the window guarding the home and letting us know when someone comes by when I tell her to kill!
    Right away she will growl and bark in an aggressive manner. Jumps off the couch. Attacks the squeaking toy shacking it vigorously. And then runs up… (Nextdoor Lafayette Rd)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Clarksville. Apply here.
  • Gpac posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - Manufacturing (Full-Time) in Clarksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • Jury convicts man for charges related to drunk driving crash that killed two young children in TN (wsmv.com)
  • TSSAA softball region tournament brackets, schedules, scores for Nashville area (theleafchronicle.com)
  • Robert Morris Lash (radio7media.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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