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Tenn. man literally sent us pictures of his local gas prices, and they reflect a major shift state-wide
By Chris Davis at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Gas prices across the Clarksville area are beginning to fall after months at a four-year high, according to AAA Tennessee.Ron Smithfield, a retired business owner in Clarksville, has been closely tracking the decline and sending photos to document it. "Well from the peak, I saw $4.29 and now it'...
Key takeaway Ron Smithfield, a retired business owner in Clarksville, has been closely tracking the decline and sending photos to document it.
Why this matters in The Nashville
For Nashville residents, the recent drop in gas prices is a welcome relief, but the fact that prices remain nearly $1 per gallon higher than this time last year is a concern. With the average price of regular unleaded gas in Nashville at $3.533 per gallon, commuters and families are still feeling the pinch. The impact is likely to be felt across various sectors, including the city's thriving music and tourism industries, which rely on affordable transportation. As AAA Tennessee's Megan Cooper cautioned, the downward trend may not be sustainable, and any escalation of conflict in the Middle East could lead to another price spike. Nashville's economy, which is heavily dependent on small businesses and entrepreneurs, will be closely watching the gas price trends to see how they affect consumer spending and business operations. The city's residents, particularly young families, will be hoping that the prices continue to fall, bringing some relief to their household budgets.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Gas prices across the Clarksville area are beginning to fall after months at a four-year high, according to AAA Tennessee.Ron Smithfield, a retired business owner in Clarksville, has been closely tracking the decline and sending photos to document it. "Well from the peak, I saw $4.29 and now it'...
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