Nashville, TN – Farm Fun Days are coming to the Tennessee Agricultural Museum on July 9th and July 16th, 2022. The entire family will enjoy these family-friendly events offered by the museum at no charge.

“This year’s Farm Fun Days have the biggest lineup to date,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “The museum’s summer events offer hands-on activities and showcase local vendors of all types. Both Saturdays offer great family activities featuring local musicians, local products, and local craftsmen.”

The Agricultural Museum events offer a variety of ag-related experiences, including crafts for the kids, nature activities, a petting zoo, and historical demonstrations.
 
In addition to various associations and societies, The Hermitage, Cul2vate Farm, Farm Bureau’s AgSimulator, Metro Nashville Police Department’s Horse Mounted Patrol Unit, TWRA’s Wildlife on Wheels, the historical Sam Davis Home, the Tennessee State Museum, and the Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck are scheduled to participate in Farm Fun Days. Visitors may also purchase a variety of Tennessee-made foods and crafts.
 
There will be numerous farm animals at Farm Fun Days. Visitors with pets should keep them leashed and away from farm animals. No pets will be allowed inside the museum.
 
The Tennessee Agricultural Museum is located at 404 Hogan Road in Nashville. Admittance and parking are free.
 
Find out more about the Tennessee Agricultural Museum at www.tn.gov/agmuseum and follow @TNAgMu on Facebook and @tennessee.agricultural.museum on Instagram.

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Nashville, TN – Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health and addiction services, has promoted Ashley Newton to the newly created role of chief quality and patient safety officer effective July 1st, 2022. This will be the long-established organization’s first enterprise-wide quality officer position.

Newton, previously chief operating officer for Centerstone’s Research Institute, will now direct all quality and patient safety programming to ensure compliance and continued process improvement. She will oversee the implementation of policies and procedures aimed at improving patient care and quality improvement throughout Centerstone, ensure continued survey readiness, and provide direct management to quality leaders.

“I am excited about and humbled by the opportunity to serve Centerstone in this new role,” said Newton. “Our quality improvement leaders and teams hold tremendous expertise, and I look forward to working closely with them to evolve and strengthen our science-driven, quality and patient safety practices.”
 
“Ashley taking on this new role will help with the advancement of quality and research here at Centerstone and how it informs the science of care our clinicians provide,” said Kevin Norton, Centerstone chief operating officer. “It’s an exciting and significant step forward for the organization.”
 
Since joining Centerstone in 2006, Newton has held multiple clinical and administrative roles, including both operational and behavioral health research and quality leadership positions. Most recently, she served as chief operating officer for Centerstone’s Research Institute and led system-wide quality and patient safety initiatives. Newton holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Middle Tennessee State University.
 
She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality from the National Association for Healthcare Quality, a Certified Professional in Patient Safety from the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, a certified Project Management Professional, and has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, and a Design Thinking certification from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

About Centerstone

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital.

Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities.

Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.

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Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in Montgomery County will be doing work on U.S. 41A/SR 12 consisting of bicycles and pedestrian facilities at mm16.8 – 19.3.

Daily from 9:00am until 3:00pm and 6:00pm until 6:00am, (Excluding holiday restrictions) there will be sidewalk construction. The contractor is to utilize one lane of traffic for safety and construction.

I-24

The resurfacing on I-24 from MM 0.0 at the TN/KY state line to MM 5.0. Including concrete ramp repairs at Exit 1, Trenton Road both east and west bound ramps.

Nightly, 8:00pm – 5:00am, (Excluding holiday restrictions) There will be nighttime lane closures both EB and WB for milling and paving operations. One lane to remain open at all times.

SR 13

There will be work consisting of grading, drainage, construction of welded steel plate girder bridge, retaining wall, and paving on S.R. 149 and S.R. 13 from River Road to Zinc Plant Road at MM 17-19.

Daily from 7:00am – 5:00pm, (Excluding holiday restrictions) There will be periodic flagging operations along SR 13 and SR 149 for clearing, grade work, bridge work, and/or paving operations. Mayhew Road will remain closed. Traffic on SR 13 will remain in the phase four alignment as switched on 11/7/20. Blasting operations will continue on SR 149.

Traffic on SR 149 will switch into the modified phase 4 alignment. The width is reduced to 22′ for the entire project.

Cheatham County

SR 455

Grade, Drain, Pave of SR 455 + Levee Construction (By Others)

Continuous full road closure for the construction of levee (by others), box culvert, stream relocation and roadway construction from SR 49 to AO Smith entrance. Riverbluff Park entrance will remain open to the public. Access to AO Smith from SR 12 will remain open.

Davidson County

I-65 & SR 245

The grading, drainage, construction of a retaining wall, signals and paving on I-65 at the NB exit ramp to SR 254 (OHB, Exit 74A)

Daily, 9:00am – 3:00pm (Excluding holiday restrictions) There will be temporary lane closures on SR 254(OHB) in both directions for grading work. At least one lane will remain open in each direction.

I-65

The random on-call signing on various Interstate and State Routes

Nightly, 9:00pm – 5:00am, (Excluding holiday restrictions) There will be a double left lane closure on I-65 NB and single right lane closure on I-65 SB for the installation of extruded panel signs on the Buchanan Street / Garfield Street overpass

The installation of an overhead sign structure on I-65

Daily, 9:00am – 3:00pm, (Excluding holiday restrictions) There will be shoulder closures on I-65, in both directions, for the removal of the overhead sign footing and removal of the damaged overhead sign structure.

SR 112

SR 112 (US 41A/Clarksville Pike) from SR 12 (Ashland City Highway) to SR 155 (Briley Parkway) – Piedmont Move Prior

Daily, 9:00am – 3:00pm, (Excluding holiday restrictions) There will be a temporary alternating lane closure on SR 112 Clarksville Pike in both directions for grade work, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and overhead power. Flaggers will be utilized. There will also be a full closure of Fairview Drive for road grading and underground communications; detour will be in place.

Davidson County / Rutherford County

I-24

The construction of an Intelligent Transportation System and upgrades from Nashville to Murfreesboro (Phase 2)

7/5 – 7/6, 8:00pm – 5:00am, there will a be single left lane closures EB and WB for installation of ITS equipment. Two lanes will remain open at all times.

7/6, 8:00pm – 5:00am, there will be left lane closures WB and right lane closures EB for setting overhead gantry at MM 65. A Rolling Road Block of 15 minute duration will take place in the Eastbound direction at MM 65.

The expansion of the Intelligent Transportation System from Bell Road to Waldron Road. (I-24 Motion Project)

Nightly, 8:00pm – 5:00am, (Excluding holiday restrictions) There will be a right lane clousre WB for guardrail installation. Three lanes will remain open at all times.

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Motorists are encouraged to use caution and obey reduced speed limits in all TDOT work zones, regardless of lane closure activity. Information in this report is provided to the Department of Transportation by the contractors. Most work is weather-dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather.

For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or to view travel conditions in this area visit the TDOT SmartWay Information System website ( www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/ ).

People can also dial 511 from any landline or cellular phone to access up-to-date traffic conditions, or visit www.TN511.com ( http://www.tn511.com/ ). TDOT is also now on Twitter. For up-to-date traffic tweets for the Nashville area follow Nashville511 ( http://twitter.com/nashville511 ) on Twitter. For statewide traffic tweets just follow TN511 ( http://twitter.com/TN511 ).

Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting, or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle.

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Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Department (CPD) detectives with the Special Operations Homicide Unit have made a second arrest in the February 17th, 2022 homicide of 20-year-old Decarlos Perkins.

Perkins was shot and killed outside of his residence in the Wynwood Drive area. 18-year-old Zayonna Price was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on Friday, July 1st, and has been charged with Criminal Homicide.

This is still an ongoing investigation and more arrests are possible, Detective Andrea Martin is the lead investigator.
 
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact Detective Martin, 931.648.0656, ext. 5224.
 
To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward call the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipline 931.645.8477, or go online and submit a tip at P3tips.com/591.

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Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds scored five runs in the fifth and seventh innings on their way to a 13-4 win over the Indianapolis Indians in front of 8,668 fans at First Horizon Park on Friday night.

Entering the 75th game of the season, the Sounds had scored five runs in an inning five times. Their sixth five-run inning of the season quickly erased a 3-0 Indians lead in the fifth inning. Pedro Severino started the big frame with a double and came around to score on Patrick Dorrian’s first triple of the season.

Dorrian was the first of five consecutive batters to reach via hit. Garrett Whitley trimmed the deficit to 3-2 with an RBI double, Weston Wilson tied the game with another RBI double, Brice Turang gave the Sounds the lead with a run-scoring single and Abraham Almonte capped the five-run frame with an RBI single to center field.
 
Armed with a 5-3 lead, Nashville starter Ethan Small returned to the mound and tossed a 1-2-3 inning in the sixth. The southpaw logged his second straight quality start (6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K) and improved to 5-3 on the season.
 
Dorrian started another rally in the seventh inning when he led off the inning with a double down the right field line. It turned out to be the only hit in the inning and Nashville still plated five runs. They took advantage of five walks and a sacrifice fly to take a 10-3 lead.
 
For good measure, Abraham Almonte launched a mammoth three-run homer on top of The Band Box in the eighth inning to give the Sounds a 13-3 lead. It was Almonte’s eighth home run of the season.
 
Game five of the six-game series is scheduled for Saturday night at First Horizon Park. Right-hander Marcus Walden (0-0, 3.00) starts for Nashville against right-hander Miguel Yajure (1-1, 4.26) for Indianapolis. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Post-Game Notes

• The 13 runs Nashville scored is their second-most this year (17, 5/21 vs. Louisville).
• Ethan Small (W, 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K) logged his fourth quality start of the season…it was his second start of the season with zero walks (also, 5/24 at Toledo).
• Rehabbing Brewers catcher/first baseman Pedro Severino (2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, 2 K, HBP) had his second multi-hit game with Nashville (also, 6/26 vs. Gwinnett).
• Patrick Dorrian (2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, 3B, RBI) recorded his first triple of the season and his first multi-hit game with Nashville.
• Brice Turang (1-for-3, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K) matched a career-high with 3 runs… it was his second 3-run game of the year (also, 6/26 vs. Gwinnett) and seventh of his career.
• Abraham Almonte (2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 5 RBI, BB, K) had his second 5+ RBI game of the season (6, 5/21 vs. Louisville).

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all home games in 2022. For more information call 615.690.4487 or e-mail tickets@nashvillesounds.com.

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Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville offices will close Monday, July 4th, 2022 to observe the Independence Day holiday.

The City Revenue offices in City Hall and the North Service Center will remain closed through Tuesday, July 5th. All other North Service Center operations will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th.  

City Public Safety departments will be on duty as usual and all essential City services will continue.

Clarksville Transit System buses will operate on July 4th, but its administrative offices will close for the day.

Clarksville City pools and golf courses will be open. All other Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed.

Clarksville Gas and Water Department administration and engineering offices, including the north and south customer service centers, also will be closed Monday. In the event of a gas, water, or sewer emergency, customers should call, 931.645.7400, or the emergency after-hours line, 931.645.0116. The Utility Billing Line, 931.645.7400, automated pay by phone; and WebConnect, www.clarksvillegw.com, online bill payment feature, will be operational. Customer service center payment dropbox 2215 Madison Street is available at any hour. Kiosk pay sites at Clarksville 24-hour Hi-Road Convenience Stores are also available for customer bill payment.

CDE Lightband offices will be closed Monday.  In the event of a service outage, customers should call 931.648.8151 or text OUT to 85700. Customers can go online at www.cdelightband.com/customer-service/ for bill paying information.

All City of Clarksville offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th for regularly scheduled hours.

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Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) head baseball coach Roland Fanning continued to build his coaching staff, Friday, bringing aboard Heath Holliday as Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Director of Scouting and Development.

“Being able to get Heath on our staff is a game changer,” said Fanning. “I’ve known Heath for 25 years and this guy knows how to work. He spent the last four years scouting for the Los Angeles Dodgers and evaluating players at the highest level. Heath will be hands on when it comes to our baseball strategies and development. We can’t wait to get him, his wife Mychelle, daughter Mia, and son Houston to Clarksville.”

“The clarity in Coach Fanning’s vision of the future for Austin Peay Baseball is one I wholeheartedly share,” said Holliday. “I will do whatever I can to aid this program’s future and am humbled for the opportunity to play my part in this newly designed role. I’m excited for the impact our staff of forward-thinking baseball minds will have on these young men both on and off the field.”
 
Holiday, a Bixby, Oklahoma native, comes to Clarksville after four seasons as an area scouting supervisor with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization (2017-21). He was responsible for the Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas region and aided the Dodgers organization in the evaluation of prospects and assigning draft value while also determining the prospect’s potential for success.
 
Prior to his time within the Dodgers organization, Holliday was the Director of Operations at Oklahoma State for two seasons (2015-17). He coordinated and planned the Cowboys’ on-campus recruiting strategy, organized and led donor functions, and planned advanced scouting reports to assist the head coach with in-game strategy. In that role, he helped OSU reach the 2016 NCAA College World Series and claim the 2017 Big 12 Championship with 17 OSU players ultimately drafted from his time in Stillwater.
 
Holliday’s baseball career began as the video coordinator at Auburn during the 2015 season. He implemented video analysis for player development and aided in both on-campus and off-campus recruiting while with the Tigers.
 
A 2014 graduate of Oklahoma State, Holliday was a member of the Cowboys baseball program for two seasons as a catcher. He is no stranger to Tennessee, playing 25 games as a catcher during the 2012 season at Cumberland. Holliday began his collegiate career at Connors State College in Oklahoma. He was drafted in the 45th round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies prior to attending Connors State.

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Montgomery County, TN – Due to current staffing levels at Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) and being at maximum capacity, the shelter is immediately ceasing all intakes of healthy owner surrender cats/kittens, and healthy free-roaming/stray cats/kittens.

A temporary hold on cat/kitten intakes is in place until the animal population aligns with MCACC’s capacity for care.

The intake hold will give staff the time and resources necessary to work with the animals currently in the care of MCACC, assess their behavior, and match them with adopters and rescues.
 
The $25.00 adoption fee has been waived for cats and kittens until further notice. Spay/neuter, Rabies vaccine, and microchip fees still apply.
 
“We currently have 140 cats/kittens in our care and we are experiencing the challenge of staffing shortages and capacity overload that is trending in shelters throughout the nation. The conditions have created a physically and emotionally exhausting environment for our staff,” stated Director of Animal Care and Control Dave Kaske.
 
As always, MCACC strongly recommends to anyone finding a healthy cat or kitten please leave them where they are because they are resilient animals able to forage and hunt for food.
 
“If you find a litter of kittens with no mother, please leave them be. You may place a small bowl of water for them if you would like but the mother is often nearby or off foraging for food. As always we strongly encourage anyone looking for a new furry family member to come down to the shelter and please adopt,” added Kaske.
 
During the Fourth of July weekend, MCACC becomes inundated with calls for service for stray roaming dogs that have been frightened by fireworks. Please do your part to make sure your pets are secure this weekend. Check gates, fences, leashes, collars, etc. and make a safe space for your pet during this time. If MCACC also reaches capacity for dogs, a hold will be placed on taking stray and owner surrender dogs.
 
MCACC is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For animal-related emergencies Monday through Saturday between 8:00am to 5:00pm, call 931.648.5750. For animal-related emergencies outside normal business hours call 931.249.1304.
 
Available animals can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3Ac1lN0.

About Montgomery County Animal Care and Control

The mission of Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is to promote and enforce the humane treatment of our animal population as well as a dedication to rabies eradication, reducing animal euthanasia and controlling the pet population through a cooperative effort with the community.

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control continues to strive to be a well-respected community leader and primary source for the optimal care and protection of animals and people in Montgomery County.

Our mission is accomplished through working in compliance with state and local regulations; cooperation with area Veterinary clinics, animal organizations, and animal rescue groups; advancing community and staff education and by serving for the protection, welfare and adoption of animals.

You can contact Montgomery County Animal Care and Control by phone at 931.648.5750. MCAC is located at 616 North Spring Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.

You can visit their website at www.mcgtn.org/animal-control

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Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department Wade Bourne Nature Center is now reopening to the public. The Center initially closed June 28th, 2022 due to a failure with the HVAC system.

Wade Bourne Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays, from  10:00am to 3:00pm but will be closed this Tuesday, July 5th because of the Fourth of July holiday.

The Center offers an interactive area for kids and adults to learn about the wildlife indigenous to Montgomery County as well as information about the legacy of nationally recognized journalist and conservationist, Wade Bourne.
 
For information about the Wade Bourne Nature Center visit, www.mcgtn.org/parks/wade-bourne-nature-center.

While at Rotary Park, visitors can also enjoy the trails, playgrounds, pavilions, horseshoe pits, and disc golf. Information about Montgomery County Parks can be found at https://mcgtn.org/parks.

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Fort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) will conduct a walk-in school and sports physical clinic, Saturday, July 16th and 23rd, 2022 from 8:00am to noon at Byrd Army Family Medical Home, at 7973 Thunder Boulevard, Fort Campbell.

These walk-in dates may be used for children assigned to a primary care manager at BACH or a TRICARE-network PCM off post.

School and/or Sports Physicals are Required For:

• Any child entering Christian County or Clarksville-Montgomery County schools for the first time
• Any adolescent who enrolls in the 6th grade in Christian County or Fort Campbell Schools
• Any adolescent who is entering the 7th grade in Tennessee
• Any student participating in school-organized sports
• Any youth participating in Fort Campbell’s organized sports programs

“School physicals serve as an important periodic wellness check required by most schools at critical stages of child development and prior to participation in competitive sports. These visits are a great opportunity to assess a child’s physical and emotional health, educate on health and social concerns, and to make sure they are on track developmentally,” said Lt. Col. Domenick Nardi, BACH’s chief of Primary Care and a board certified pediatrician. “The older kids get, the less often they tend to go to the doctor unless they get sick, so it is a great opportunity to make sure there aren’t any urgent concerns.”

Walk-in clinic participants should be free from COVID-19 infection, recent COVID exposure or COVID-like symptoms.
 
Parents are encouraged to download the appropriate school or sports physical forms required by the child’s school district and complete the forms prior to arriving at the physical appointment. Children should wear shorts and a short sleeved shirt to facilitate the examination.
 
Parents may download Kentucky, Tennessee and Fort Campbell forms from the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital website. Visit https://go.usa.gov/xuvFQ for quick access to the Patient-Centered Medical Home page and scroll down to the School and Sports Physicals tab.
 
Children who have had a school or sports physical completed at one of BACH’s medical homes within the last 12 months and have had no medical changes, may not need a new exam. Parents can simply contact their child’s care team to have the required school forms completed. Paperwork may take up to three business days to complete.
 
School and sports physicals are also available by appointment weekdays for families assigned to a PCM at BACH, including Screaming Eagle, Young Eagle, Air Assault and Byrd Medical Homes by calling the appointment line at 270.798.4677 or 931.431.4677, or by emailing your care team using the TOL Secure Email Messaging.
 
When scheduling an appointment please inform the team whether the child will attend a school in Kentucky or Tennessee or another state during the 2022-23 school year.
 
Parents of patients with more complex or complicated conditions, or who may require additional time should schedule a separate visit with their PCM during a normal appointment time. Care teams will not be addressing any acute or chronic medical issues on the walk-in school and sport physical clinic days.

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Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) head baseball coach Roland Fanning brings a piece of Oklahoma State’s baseball program with him as Jon Littell, a Cowboys graduate manager last season, joins the Governors’ staff as a volunteer assistant coach and camp director.

“I’m super excited to bring Jon, his wife Lexie, and daughter Linkyn to Clarksville,” said Fanning. “Jon will elevate our program in numerous ways. His focus will be coaching our outfielders, developing our hitters, and directing our on-campus recruiting. This guy was born to lead and I can’t wait to watch him get to work!”
 
“Our family could not be more excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Austin Peay family and Clarksville community,” said Littell. “Joining this coaching staff at a program like Austin Peay was a no brainer for us as a family. The APSU baseball program has great tradition and I am excited for the opportunity to help get this program back to where it belongs. Working with Coach Fanning is something that we have talked about for a while, and I could not be more thrilled and appreciative to do so. I cannot wait to get to work and help put together a group that Austin Peay and the Clarksville community can be proud of.”
 
In his two seasons on the Oklahoma State staff, Littell worked with Major League Baseball veteran Robin Ventura. He also assisted with film reviews, scouting reports, and team travel.  His stint in Stillwater followed a COVID-shortened season as a volunteer assistant at Division II Central Oklahoma where the Bronchos posted a 17-3 record prior to the season’s stoppage.
 
A Stillwater native, Littell played four seasons as an outfielder at Oklahoma State. He batted .257 with 13 home runs and 108 RBI over 193 games for the Cowboys. He was a Second Team All-Big 12 pick as a senior, finishing the season with a .266 batting average, seven home runs, and 42 RBI. Littell also was a three-time Academic All-Big 12 selection during his career.
 
OSU made four NCAA Tournament appearances during Littell’s career, reaching the College World Series during the 2016 season. Littell was named to the Clemson All Region Team during that 2016 run after going 8-for-13 (.615) at the plate with a double and three RBI.

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Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Gas and Water Department (CGW) has turned off water service on Turner Reynolds Court and on Rosewood Drive from Turner Reynolds Court to Old Ashland City Road for water main repair.

Low water pressure may also affect the vicinity during the work.

The water main repair is anticipated to be finished and water service restored by approximately 1:00pm.

About Clarksville Gas and Water

Clarksville Gas and Water is proud to safely and efficiently deliver natural gas, water, and sewer services to the citizens of Clarksville-Montgomery County by a courteous and professional team of knowledgeable employees.

Natural gas service is also provided to Robertson and Cheatham counties in Tennessee, Christian and Todd counties in Kentucky and to the Fort Campbell, Kentucky military installation.

CGW is also home to the City Engineering Office that provides expert design and support for water and sewer system capital improvement projects.

Clarksville Gas and Water Department’s main office is located at 2215 Madison Street, Clarksville, Tennessee. The phone is 931.645.7400. Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

For an emergency after hours, call 931.645.0116, 4:30pm-8:00am Weekends and Holidays.

For more information about Clarksville Gas and Water, visit their website at www.clarksvillegw.com

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Nashville, TN – Independence Day is just ahead, and your plans might include fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or perhaps fun at the beach. The American Red Cross offers these tips so you can enjoy a fun-packed, safe holiday.

“We’re all looking forward to the 4^th of July holiday. It’s a time for fun with friends and family,” said Joel Sullivan, regional executive officer for the American Red Cross Tennessee Region. “We here at the Red Cross want everyone to enjoy their celebration and to be safe.”

Fireworks Safety

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks.

If you are setting fireworks off at home, follow these safety steps:

1. Never give fireworks to small children, and never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
2. Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.
3. Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.
4. Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud.”
5. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.

Picnic Safety

1. Wash your hands before preparing the food.
2. Don’t leave food out in the hot sun. Keep perishable foods in a cooler with plenty of ice or freezer gel packs.
3. If you are going to cook on the grill, never grill indoors. Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches or anything that could catch fire.
4. Always supervise the grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited. Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.
5. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the grill.

Beach Safety

Watch the weather and get out of the water at the first sign of lightning or the rumble of thunder. Stay indoors and away from water for 30 minutes after the last lightning flashes or thunder roars.

Plan ahead for aquatic activities:

1. Swim only at a beach with a lifeguard, within the designated swimming area. Obey all instructions and orders from lifeguards and ask them about local conditions.
2. Always designate a “water watcher” whose sole responsibility is to keep a close eye and constant attention on everyone in and around the water until the next water watcher takes over.
3. Children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters should wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
4. Protect your neck – don’t dive in headfirst. Walk carefully into open waters. Watch out for and avoid aquatic life.
5. If you are caught in a rip current, stay calm and don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current. Then, turn and swim to shore. If you can’t swim to shore, float or tread water until you are free of the rip current and then head toward shore. Draw attention to yourself by waving and calling for help. 

Download the free Red Cross First Aid and Swim apps for instant access to safety tips.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.

The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.

 For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross

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Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University (APSU) graphic design student has landed a summer internship at the renowned Chautauqua Institution in New York.

Katie Boyer – who is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Austin Peay State University and last year earned APSU’s inaugural Hazel Smith Summer Research Fellowship – will be a gallery assistant for Chautauqua Visual Arts (CVA) Galleries through the beginning of August.

“This opportunity means quite a lot to me,” Boyer said. “It is a wonderful chance for me to gain more hands-on experience in the gallery world.”
 
Boyer joined the CVA team in early June, and her responsibilities include working with staff to install and remove exhibitions, helping in the CVA Craft Gallery, and packing and shipping artwork.
 
CVA is part of the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York, and is centered on four pillars (School of Art, Galleries, Lecture Series & Events, and Enrichment).
 

Boyer is the first Austin Peay State University student to spend the summer at Chautauqua since Khari Turner and Ashanté Kindle earned residencies at the School of Art in 2019.
 
“I have also never done anything quite like this before,” Boyer said. “The traveling experience alone is something I have never done by myself, and it is just as thrilling – and nerve-wracking – as the internship.
 
“This is a big milestone for me and my future, and I can’t wait to see what all it has in store for me,” she added.
 
Boyer’s internship is courtesy of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Artsausi and the Six Talents Foundation.
 
She’s also thankful for APSU’s Michael Dickins, who has guided her through major projects at APSU – such as establishing an online database of the university’s art collection – since the fall of 2020. Dickins is curator and director of The New Gallery and University Collections at Austin Peay.
 
“This opportunity would not have been possible without him,” Boyer said. “He was the one who introduced this position to me and who really advocated for me being here.”
 
During the internship, she’s looking forward to opening nights of the gallery’s exhibitions and installing and removing the exhibits.

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Nashville, TN – The three runs scored by the Indianapolis Indians in the first inning proved to be enough in a 4-3 win over the Nashville Sounds on Thursday night at First Horizon Park.

The three runs scored by the Indianapolis Indians in the first inning proved to be enough in a 4-3 win over the Nashville Sounds on Thursday night at First Horizon Park.

Kevin Newman started the game with a base hit off Nashville starter Dylan File. Ben Gamel followed and was hit by a pitch, and Yoshi Tsutsugo drew a walk to load the bases with nobody out. After File struck out Jake Marisnick for the first out, Cal Mitchell laced a double into the gap in left-center. The ball was bobbled by Abraham Almonte and all three runners scored to make it 3-0.

Nashville battled back and pulled within a run in the third. Weston Wilson started the rally with a single and stolen base. After an infield single by Pablo Reyes, Wilson came around to score on Brice Turang’s line drive into right field. Two batters later, David Dahl delivered a run-scoring base hit to trim the deficit to 3-2.
 
Following the shaky first inning, File settled in nicely and ended up throwing 5 1/3 innings. He retired 10 straight Indianapolis batters at one point in his outing. He walked a pair and struck out five in the loss.
 
Indianapolis added an important insurance run in the seventh to extend their lead to 4-2.
 
In the bottom of the ninth, Dahl led off with a single up the middle and moved to second on a ground out. With two outs, Mario Feliciano hit a bouncer to third that was thrown away by Rodolfo Castro. The E-5 scored Dahl and extended the game. The Indians summoned John O’Reilly from the bullpen who got Wilson to ground out to end the game.
 
Game four of the six-game series is scheduled for Friday night at First Horizon Park. Left-hander Ethan Small (4-3, 3.18) starts for Nashville against right-hander Mike Burrows (0-0, 3.68) starts for Indianapolis. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm.

Post-Game Notes

• Weston Wilson (8) and Garrett Whitley (6) recorded stolen bases for the second straight game.
• Connor Sazdeck (2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K) lowered his ERA to 1.07 (25.1 IP/3 ER) on the season.
• Pablo Reyes (2-for-4, R, K) had his 11th multi-hit game of the year with Nashville and David Dahl (2-for-4, R, RBI) registered his 18th.
• The Sounds finished the month of June with an 11-15 record.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all home games in 2022. For more information call 615.690.4487 or e-mail tickets@nashvillesounds.com.

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Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) wants to remind everyone to be safe this Independence Day weekend. Law enforcement agencies across the United States will be cracking down on boating under the influence (BUI) as part of “Operation Dry Water” between July 2nd-4th, 2022.

The Clarksville Police Department along with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will have crews on the water.

They will focus their efforts on detecting impaired boaters, removing them from our waterways, and educating the public about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
 
We want everyone to enjoy the 4th of July / (Independence Day Weekend) by being safe and responsible wherever they may be celebrating.
 
According to U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics 2020, alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating incidents; where the primary cause was known, it was listed as the leading factor in 18% of deaths.
 
Operating a boat with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher is illegal in Tennessee, the same as operating a motor vehicle. Penalties may include fines, jail, boat impoundment, and losing boat driving privileges.
 
Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day / 4th of July Weekend!

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Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) responded to a fatality crash that occurred on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in front of Applebee’s Grill, 3066 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on June 16th, 2022.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:12pm when the driver of the Toyota Avalon was making a lefthand turn onto Fair Brook Place. The Toyota was struck on the passenger side by a Volkswagen Golf traveling southbound on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

The passenger in the Toyota, 38-year-old Eric Allbrooks of Clarksville was pronounced deceased at the scene. Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) Investigator Gadberry has charged 38-year-old Justin Walker, the driver of the Volkswagen Golf, with vehicular homicide, aggravated child abuse and neglect, and reckless endangerment.
 
Mr. Walker had his 11-year-old daughter in the vehicle at the time of the crash and there is evidence that Mr. Walker was traveling at an excessive speed when the crash occurred.
 
This is an ongoing investigation and pending prosecution, no other information is available for release.
 
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact FACT Investigator Gadberry, 931.648.0656, ext. 5221.
 
To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward call the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipline 931.645.8477, or go online and submit a tip at P3tips.com/591.

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Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) track and field rising senior Kenisha Phillips and alumna Mikaela Smith will represent their countries at the inaugural Caribbean Games, June 23rd – July 3rd, in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe.

Phillips competes in the 400-meter dash, Wednesday, for Guyana while Smith runs the 800-meters, Saturday, for the Virgin Islands.

“It’s always exciting when our athletes have an opportunity to represent their countries at the games,” said Austin Peay head track and field coach Valerie Brown. “This has been a great year for Smith and Phillips. We are excited to see how well both do at the Caribbean Games.
 
“Survive and advance is always the game plan at big meets like this. Best of luck to both young ladies, their coaches, and their teams. We will be watching and cheering them on.”
 
Phillips had one of the most impressive seasons in program history in her junior campaign last season, qualifying for the NCAA East Prelims for the second-straight year and being named the 2022 Ohio Valley Conference Female Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year. 
 
The Georgetown, Guyana native won 16 events in 2022, including nine individual victories and seven as a member of the Govs’ 4×400-meter relay team that won the event at the OVC Outdoor and Indoor Championship.
 
Smith also was a member of the Governors championship relay team and posted multiple career bests throughout the season.
 
The St. Croix, Virgin Islands native claimed three individual victories in addition to her seven in relays. After winning the 800-meter dash at the WKU Hilltopper Relays, April 1st, Smith placed second at the OVC Outdoor Championship with a season-best time of 2:11.49.

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Fort Campbell, KY – In observance of the Fort Campbell Day of No Scheduled Activities (DONSA), Friday, July 1st, and the Independence Day federal holiday, Monday, July 4th, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (APSU) outpatient services, including outpatient pharmacies, will follow a DONSA/holiday schedule.

BACH Emergency Center, labor and delivery, inpatient services and supporting emergency services remain open 24/7.

July 1st | Fort Campbell DONSA

Soldier and Patient-Centered Medical Homes including: Air Assault Medical Home, Byrd Medical Home, Gold Medical Home, LaPointe Medical Home, Young Eagle Medical Home, and Screaming Eagle Medical Home, remain open and will operate on a normal schedule, Friday, July 1st.
 
BACH specialty services open on the DONSA include physical therapy until noon, laboratory, occupational therapy, and the Department of Behavioral Health. Orthopedics and podiatry are open for scheduled patients and for acute needs.
 
The Women’s Health Clinic will be closed. In case of pregnancy related urgent needs over the holiday period or after Women’s Health Clinic normal operating hours, OB patients 20 weeks pregnant or more may report to the Labor and Delivery unit. OB patients less than 20 weeks pregnant may report to the emergency room.
 
Epperly Dental Clinic will be open for dental sick call on July 1st. Patients can contact 270.798.3675 or 270.798.3544 for assistance.

Fort Campbell Pharmacies

BACH’s Main Pharmacy, Town Center Pharmacy, LaPointe Pharmacy, Byrd Pharmacy and Screaming Eagle Pharmacy will be open normal operating hours on the DONSA.  Town Center Pharmacy will open normal Saturday business hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm July 2nd.

July 4th | Independence Day Federal Holiday

All outpatient services, including patient-centered medical homes, outpatient pharmacies, dental clinics, and the appointment line, close on federal holidays and therefore, will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

BACH Emergency Center, labor and delivery, inpatient services, and supporting emergency services remain open 24/7. Outpatient services will reopen Tuesday, July 5th.

TRICARE Nurse Advice Line

After hours and on national holidays, beneficiaries may utilize TOL or call the MHS Nurse Advice Line at 1.800.TRICARE (874.2273). Nursing staff who support the NAL phone lines can assist beneficiaries with non-life-threatening medical concerns and provide further guidance. Beneficiaries experiencing a medical emergency, such as severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, should call 911.

Patients may book or cancel appointments through www.tricareonline.com 24/7 or through BACH’s Appointment Line at 270.798.HOSP (4677) or 931.431.HOSP during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:30pm.

With services from TRICARE® Online Patient Portal Secure Messaging at www.TOLSecureMessaging.com, patients can schedule web visits with their primary care manager, book appointments, request and review lab and test results, email their care team a question, request medication refills, or request a referral. To register for online services, visit your care team administrator.

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Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Vice President and Athletics Director Gerald Harrison has announced several staffing changes prior to the 2022-23 athletic year, Wednesday.

“These moves will not only strengthen our organization but also reward these individuals for their hard work and continued commitment to the ‘Total Gov Concept,'” said Harrison.

“We have developed an outstanding team. These individuals along with the other dedicated administrators on our staff will work together as we level up for the new challenges facing intercollegiate athletics in the near future,” Harrison stated.

Jordan Harmon will now serve as Deputy Director of Athletics for Competitive Excellence and Championship Resources. A 2017 graduate of Austin Peay – and a four-year member of the Governors baseball team – Harmon will continue to be the sport oversight for the football program and will also take on the role of the baseball sport oversight.
 
As the oversight for Austin Peay State University’s external affairs, Harmon will continue to oversee the department’s revenue generation, strategic communications, creative media, marketing and fan experience, and the Monocle Society. Harmon also will be over the new “Stacheville Exchange” which gives all Austin Peay student-athletes the ability to pursue name, image, and likeness opportunities.
 
Finally, Harmon will be the athletic department’s liaison to the university’s advancement, alumni affairs, and military resource center.
 
After one year at Austin Peay State University, Emily Smith moves into the role of Assistant Director of Athletics for Administration and Chief of Staff.  While also serving as the special assistant to the Vice President and Director of Athletics, Smith will take over the role of sport oversight for the Governors women’s basketball team and spirit groups.
 
Smith will coordinate all of APSU Athletics’ special events and will be the coordinator of the Integrative Performance Excellence Group.
 
Entering his 23rd year at Austin Peay State University, Cody Bush continues in the role of Assistant Director of Athletics for Strategic Communications and Brand Advancement, while also serving as the tennis sport administrator.
 
While maintaining his role in strategic and crisis communications, Bush will take on the responsibility of brand enhancement and consistency for Austin Peay State University Athletics. Bush also will oversee all of APSU’s athletics broadcasting on ESPN+.

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After earning a master’s of leadership science from Austin Peay State University in May 2022, Director of Marketing Colton Langford has been hired in a full-time role. Langford came to Clarksville as a Marketing Assistant in August 2020 and moved into the Director of Marketing position in July 2021 while earning his master’s degree. Langford was solely responsible for the Governors’ marketing efforts in his first year and a half in the position.
 
After joining Austin Peay State University as a marketing assistant in February, Erin White will stay in Clarksville to serve as a Marketing Coordinator while working toward a master’s in management.
 
Recently, Langford and White have spearheaded the effort to build an established student section for home sporting events – which will debut during the 2022-23 seasons – while also developing the online Austin Peay State University Fan Shop. The duo has also helped turn “See Red Friday” into a weekly event with deals and promotions for fans who wear red to lunch at local restaurants.  
 
APSU Deputy Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Welfare and Senior Woman Administrator Lisa Varytimidis will also depart Austin Peay State University to pursue other intercollegiate professional opportunities at the Power 5 level.
 
“I want to thank Lisa for four years of service to Austin Peay and our student-athletes,” said Harrison. “She was a valued member of our team and I can’t thank her enough for her commitment to making our department and student-athlete experience better every day. I wish her nothing but the best as she continues her career in athletics.”

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