Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville Online thanked local readers and Fort Campbell families as it welcomed the new year, and it promised to continue serving the community with fair, heartfelt local reporting.

Clarksville is inviting musicians of all eras to perform at America’s 250th Birthday Celebration on July 3 and 4 downtown (registration closes Feb.

1).

Residents in Clarksville can recycle their live Christmas trees and wreaths at Heritage Park, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, from Dec.

26 through Jan. 5 after removing all decorations; the trees will be chipped on-site for mulch used on landscaping and trails.

Tennessee Highway Patrol reported a 14 percent drop in traffic deaths statewide from 1,194 to 1,045 in 2024.

The agency will boost education and publicity in rural Middle Tennessee, where deaths fell from 268 to 255 due to lower speeds and increased patrols.

TDOT will install stop signs on Rossview Road at the Rollow Lane intersection on January 19, with message boards set to update drivers.

The change follows a traffic study and is supported by $42 million in grants to improve pedestrian, biker and transit safety — a statewide effort.

State officials reported that traffic fatalities in 2025 declined 14 percent to 1,045 deaths statewide from 1,194 in 2024 (with major improvements seen in Memphis and urban areas).

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security urged drivers to buckle up, slow down, and avoid impaired driving.

TriStar Health welcomed the first baby of 2026 just after midnight on New Year’s Day at StoneCrest Medical Center, with additional births later at Centennial and Hendersonville medical centers.

As 2026 begins, residents are setting New Year’s resolutions to enhance their health, finances & relationships in Clarksville.

A survey reveals top trends with community members focusing on exercise, mindful budgeting, and family time to start the year off right.

Austin Peay women's basketball secured a 71-65 win at Swisher Gymnasium on Thursday with a strong performance from Mya Williams, who scored 21 points.

The team will face North Florida tomorrow at UNF Arena in its next ASUN contest.

APSU men’s basketball beat North Florida 102-83 on Thursday at F&M Bank Arena — marking their third 100-point game this season and first back-to-back game of that type since 1996-97.

Collin Parker led with 26 points as the Govs improved their home record to 6-0.

APSU's junior forward Rashaud Marshall earned Atlantic Sun Conference Newcomer of the Week honors after scoring a career-high 24 points and contributing six rebounds in a 110-59 win against Fisk — his first such honor this season.

Paint N Sip Workshop

6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $4.28 Tax + $1.23 ticket service fee — Sip some wine and unleash your creativity while painting a masterpiece.