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How gas prices have changed in Clarksville in the last week

Drivers will find prices at the gas pump are slightly lower than last month, on average, but conflict in the Middle East and hurricane activity in the Gulf of Mexico could change the situation quickly in the weeks ahead.

Oil prices surged late last week on the news of Israel's intent to launch a retaliatory strike on Iran, just the latest in a series of escalatory actions taken by the nation to assert its power in the region since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas one year ago. Israel, which carried out strikes against northern Gaza and southern Lebanon over the weekend, is reportedly considering striking Iran's oil production facilities. Iran accounts for 3% of the world's oil supply.

Also, this year's busy hurricane season forecasted by weather experts continues to unfold. Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen into a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall in part of the same region still reeling from Helene's destruction in the last few weeks.

The U.S. is producing more oil than any country at any time in history, and some analysts believe the U.S. has enough inventory to withstand any shocks to supply.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Clarksville-Hopkinsville (TN only) metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 7.

Clarksville by the numbers- Gas current price: $2.64--- Tennessee average: $2.73- Week change: -$0.09 (-3.2%)- Year change: -$0.62 (-19.0%)- Historical expensive gas price: $4.71 (6/9/22)

- Diesel current price: $3.33- Week change: +$0.18 (+5.7%)- Year change: -$0.84 (-20.1%)- Historical expensive diesel price: $5.71 (6/15/22)

Metros with the most expensive gas#1. Lihue (Kauai), HI: $5.23#2. Napa, CA: $5.00#3. Santa Rosa, CA: $5.00

Metros with the least expensive gas#1. Catoosa-Dade-Walker, GA: $2.53#2. Henderson, KY: $2.54#3. Dalton, GA: $2.57

This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 371 metros.

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Clarksville 7-day weather forecast

OpenWeather. This week's high is 79 °F on Sunday, while the low is 48 °F on Tuesday. There are expected to be 6 sunny days and precipitation on 0 days this week.

There are currently no weather alerts.

Monday, October 7

- High of 70 °F, low of 52 °F (47% humidity)- Sunny with a 0% chance of rain- High risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index)- Gentle breeze (10 mph wind)- Sunrise at 6:49 AM, sunset at 6:24 PM

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Tuesday, October 8

- High of 71 °F, low of 48 °F (46% humidity)- Sunny with a 0% chance of rain- High risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index)- Gentle breeze (9 mph wind)- Sunrise at 6:50 AM, sunset at 6:22 PM

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Wednesday, October 9

- High of 75 °F, low of 50 °F (44% humidity)- Sunny with a 0% chance of rain- High risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index)- Light breeze (7 mph wind)- Sunrise at 6:51 AM, sunset at 6:21 PM

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Thursday, October 10

- High of 76 °F, low of 53 °F (42% humidity)- Sunny with a 0% chance of rain- Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index)- Gentle breeze (9 mph wind)- Sunrise at 6:52 AM, sunset at 6:19 PM- First quarter moon

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Friday, October 11

- High of 72 °F, low of 51 °F (37% humidity)- Sunny with a 0% chance of rain- Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index)- Gentle breeze (8 mph wind)- Sunrise at 6:53 AM, sunset at 6:18 PM

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Saturday, October 12

- High of 76 °F, low of 49 °F (35% humidity)- Mostly cloudy with a 0% chance of rain- Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index)- Light breeze (5 mph wind)- Sunrise at 6:54 AM, sunset at 6:16 PM

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Sunday, October 13

- High of 79 °F, low of 54 °F (36% humidity)- Sunny with a 0% chance of rain- Moderate risk of harm from sun exposure (5 UV index)- Gentle breeze (11 mph wind)- Sunrise at 6:55 AM, sunset at 6:15 PM

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The city of Clarksville is welcoming its latest entertainment venue after Phoenix Theatres announced a $5 million investment at Governor’s Square Mall on Wednesday.

The theater will mark the company’s first state-of-the-art entertainment venue in the state.

“This will expand our theater circuit to 79 screens at nine locations in five states, which I have to say for someone who started popping popcorn while they were 14 years old, this is really an extraordinary moment for us,” president of Phoenix Theatres, Cory Jacobson, said.

The new location will replace the previous AMC theater at the mall. It will feature reclining and heated seats, 10 massive screens, 4K laser digital projection and Dolby ATMOS sound technology.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth in the community and along with that growth in the community, the mall has continued to grow and flourish,” co-president of Cafaro Company, Anthony Cafaro Jr., said. “We’re in the midst of a multi-million dollar renovation of the entire shopping center.”

City officials hope that the new entertainment options will draw visitors and tax dollars from surrounding communities, including Kentucky. Cafaro said Governor’s Square will offer things that online shopping can’t.

Janet Wilson with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council, said the area is attracting investors from all sectors, and the mall’s new entertainment options will be a major asset.

“One, we get to retain them here as opposed to Nashville or where have you, and that’s a big positive,” Wilson said. “Again, adding more variety and opportunities is what we aim to do as we attract more people to our community, and then the residents that already live here.”

The new theater is expected to open in May 2025. Governor’s Square Mall will hold an official grand reopening to highlight some of its major renovations and new businesses on November 9 at 11 a.m.

Tennessee is the 4th Least Expensive Market in the Country

Nashville, TN – Last week, gas prices across the state fluctuated higher to $2.80 but ultimately fell over the weekend to $2.76, the same price as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.76, which is 18 cents less expensive than one month ago and 56 cents less than one year ago.

“We’ve seen some fluctuation in our state gas prices over the last two weeks, but the silver lining is that Tennessee has the 4th least expensive state gas price average in the country,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “It’s likely that we’ll continue to see fluctuations in gas prices across the state this week.”

Given the devastating flooding that happened during and after Hurricane Helene in several of Tennessee’s eastern counties, it’s likely that those areas may experience temporary gasoline outages. Extensive flooding, power outages, and closed roads will make it difficult for locals in these areas to access gasoline at many retailers and will also make fuel deliveries very difficult in many areas.

It’s important to remember that these outages are temporary. Gas stations are not connected to an underground pipeline. Just like your vehicle, a gas station can only hold so much fuel at a given time. That fuel is stored in tanks underground. Once those tanks are empty, retailers bag the pumps and wait for the next fuel delivery.

“The bottom line is, don’t panic about gasoline supplies, just take what you need,” continued Cooper. “The state makes it a priority to keep gasoline shipments going as long as it is safe to do so. Once the flooding subsides and power is restored, shipments will resume as soon as possible.”

The national average for a gallon of gas wobbled by a few cents before ending at $3.21, a penny more expensive than one week ago. Pump prices have been sliding recently, but the rapid intensification of Hurricane Helene appears to be having an effect.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand rose from 8.77 million b/d last week to 9.20. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks fell slightly from 221.6 million barrels to 220.1, while gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.8 million barrels daily. Tepid gasoline demand and low oil costs will likely keep pump prices sliding.

Today’s national average for a gallon of gas is $3.21, 14 cents less than a month ago and 61 cents less than a year ago.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell by 1.87 cents to settle at $69.69 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories decreased by 4.5 million barrels from the previous week. At 413.0 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 5% below the five-year average for this time of year.

(Price per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline)

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Clarksville, TN – When Dr. Madeline Giefer first set foot on the beaches of the Galapagos Islands, she didn’t expect to find herself in a standoff with a 300-pound sea lion over a patch of shade.

But we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves here.

Giefer, who began her career studying environmental issues in China and is now an assistant professor in the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, first pivoted to sea lion research in the Galapagos due to political complications.

“I was invited by one of my grad school mentors to come to the Galapagos and just try to reestablish a research agenda there,” Giefer said.

Little did she know this invitation would lead her into a fascinating world of animal behavior, human-wildlife conflict, and the unexpected challenges of researching in one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.

One of the most surprising aspects of Giefer’s research is the setting. Many people picture the Galapagos as an uninhabited wilderness, but the reality is quite different.

“What a lot of people don’t realize about the Galapagos is it’s a province of Ecuador with people,” Giefer said. “It’s got about 35,000 people who live in towns or have farms, and then there are about a quarter million tourists a year.”

This human presence creates a unique dynamic with the local wildlife, particularly the sea lions. In the town where Giefer conducts much of her research, sea lions can be found lounging on beaches right alongside sunbathing tourists. This proximity allows for fascinating observations but raises concerns about human-wildlife conflict.

“There’s already evidence that sea lions are splitting themselves off into groups based on personality,” she said. “There’s already research showing that sea lions who are less afraid of people are more prevalent on crowded beaches, and sea lions who are less tolerant are moving away.”

This summer’s eye-opening encounter happened with a female sea lion determined to claim Giefer’s shady spot.

“I got one of the very last shady spots in the brush of this area,” she said. “And there was a female, about 300 pounds, who saw that I had a spot in the shade. She wanted that spot. She thought, ‘I’m bigger than she is, and I can have that spot.’ And she was right.”

This incident sparked Giefer’s realization that shade is a critical resource for these animals. That became the foundation of her research on how sea lions manage their body temperature in the intense equatorial sun, and how human presence might affect their behavior and communication.

On her most recent trip, Giefer spent a lot of time observing; new permitting rules in the Galapagos restricted her and coworker Dr. Katie Haase’s ability to interact more closely with the animals. Until recently, it wasn’t even legal to conduct most forms of research with sea lions in the Galapagos, making planning a research outing tricky from half a world away.

Giefer’s research has revealed fascinating adaptations sea lions use to cope with heat.

“They powder themselves like sugar cookies with sand to reflect more light,” she said, noting that it helps them regulate their body temperature. “Sea lions are blubbery animals that are kind of meant for the Arctic. It’s just a weird twist of fate that they ended up in the Galapagos about 9 million years ago. And evolution hasn’t fixed all of the glitches for them yet.”

Another key aspect of Giefer’s research focuses on how human-generated noise might affect sea lion communication. Sea lions use vocalizations for everything from mother-pup recognition to male territorial displays. In the bustling town environment, with its construction noise and tourist activity, Giefer wonders if these crucial communications are being disrupted.

“There’s a lot of noise pollution in Galapagos from people and construction and motorcycles,” she said. “Does that interfere with mother-pup recognition? When people are present, are they more aggressive? We want to set up some audio recording to help measure that and bring a drone to get more extensive data to map how they spread together versus spread out.”

Giefer and Haase plan to return to the Galapagos in 2026 with more advanced equipment, including drones. They hope to gather more detailed data on sea lions’ heat loss management and the impact of human presence on their behavior, while helping locals and other biologists understand the species’ unique social structures.

“We noticed that the group that needed more space away from the people, which [was] being left alone, they were fighting each other more and were more stressed out,” Giefer said. “The ones who were more among people just fell asleep. That has implications for their social function and their vocalizations.”

As tourism in the Galapagos grows, this research could prove crucial in managing the delicate balance between human activity and wildlife conservation. Understanding how sea lions adapt to climate and human presence can help develop conservation strategies to ensure these unique animals thrive in their equatorial home.

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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – After closing its doors in August, the movie theater in Governor’s Square Mall is confirmed to reopen in May 2025 with big changes, new owners, and a new name: Phoenix.

Phoenix Theatres has signed a long-term lease to bring first-run movies and first-class amenities back to the mall on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, including theaters equipped with state-of-the-art Dolby ATMOS sound. The independently owned Michigan-based movie theater company plans to invest $5 million to refurbish the 10-screen theater, creating a new movie-going experience in Clarksville.

Renovation plans have been submitted for the 42,312-square-foot building, and residents can expect the following amenities:

Five screens in the 10-screen theater will be equipped with Dolby ATMOS. This is a new technology that goes beyond two-channel stereo and even multi-channel Surround Sound. Instead, ATMOS uses speaker system integrated into the walls and ceilings, even the chairs, to manipulate sound all around the viewer in specific points, creating more detailed placement of sound.

The other five screens will feature Dolby Digital 7.1 Surround Sound, according to Jordan Hohman, vice president of project development for Phoenix Theatres.

Hohman said the company focuses on providing premier amenities along with the little details that large national theater chains cannot provide at a local level.

“We were one of the first in the United States to offer 100% reclining seating in every auditorium,” Hohman said. “Our goal is to offer the highest-quality first-run movie-going experience by offering state-of-the-art digital projection and Dolby ATMOS audio for the first time in Clarksville, along with comfortable luxury amenities.”

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“This announcement signals another major quality-of-life enhancement for our city’s residents, and visitors, alike,” said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. “The enjoyment of watching a first-run movie in a premier, comfortable, first-class setting is returning to our primary regional shopping center, Governor’s Square Mall, through the much-welcomed investment from Phoenix Theatres.”

On Wednesday morning, the project developers and owners of Phoenix Theatres and the Carafaro Company (parent company of Governor’s Square Mall) met at the mall to unveil their plans. As the ceremony concluded, Jacobson revealed the anticipated opening date of the new and improved movie theatre: May 5, 2025.

Cory Jacobson, president of Phoenix Theatres, told Clarksville Now that in addition to the new amenities and improved experience, they also considered affordability to create a “nice, blended price policy.”

“I’m my father’s kid,” Jacobson said. “My father would drive 50 miles out of his way to save a nickel on a tank of gas. … I feel that going to the movies should feel like a value, and you shouldn’t be worrying about what you’re paying when you walk out the door.”

Jacobson said that he wants moviegoers to be regulars at the Phoenix Theatre and should be able to afford to visit multiple times throughout the month. He also noted that Clarksville is a military community and said, “I think we have to put our thinking caps on to get a very good military price to make this affordable for the folks that are serving our country.”

Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres was founded in 2000 and has four Michigan theater in Wayne, Monroe, Livonia and Grand Rapids. Four theaters are located out of state in Dubuque, Iowa, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and two Ohio theaters located in Defiance and North Olmsted.

The Governor’s Square Mall location marks the 79th screen for Michigan-based Phoenix Theatres, which operates theaters in Michigan, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Ohio. This is their first location in Tennessee.

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