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Barry Trotz was inducted into the Predators' Golden Hall before the Oct.

29 game against the Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena, honoring his role as the franchise's first coach and later general manager after 15 seasons and 1,156 regular-season wins (and a 2018 Stanley Cup title).

Kirkwood beat Henry County 31-28 on Thursday to capture the program's first Region 7-5A title, improving to 9-1 overall and 5-0 in region play (coach Chad Watson said the team has been preparing since last December).

The Titans traded All Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears in a deal confirmed Thursday that sends first round picks in 2027 and 2028 plus a 2027 fourth round pick and a 2028 fifth round pick to Tennessee, pending Simmons' physical.

Komplex Simplicity will mark 10 years with Ten Years in Ink on Saturday, Nov.

7, a poetry and performance event from 5 to 8 p.m. (doors open 4:50 p.m.) at Artisan Bistro, 1715 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Suite D; it's donation-based, limited to 50 guests, and RSVP is required for entry and book signings.

Trick-or-treating takes place Saturday evening in neighborhoods across Clarksville, and Montgomery County Animal Care and Control will host its Howl and Meow-O-Ween adoption bash Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 437 Jordan Road with pet adoptions, Trunk-or-Treat, vendors, food trucks, and microchipping.

The Titans traded three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears (Oct.

29), a deal that netted Tennessee two first-round picks as coach Robert Saleh said the move sucked but was necessary to rebuild the 1-6 team.

Hilltop Supermarket will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct.

31 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 400 Highway 149, with decorated trunks, candy, and local businesses invited to participate (call 931.552.9668 to join).

PTL Fabricators will host a two-day hiring event Nov.

5-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 197 Hampton Ridge Drive to fill skilled trades, equipment, project management, safety, and quality roles. Candidates can preregister online or walk in both days; call 931-648-9101 for details.