Good morning, Clarksville.

Bella’s Closet Fashion Show is scheduled for Feb.

7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the APU Dunn Center (510 Drane Street) in Clarksville, where local designers and models will showcase empowering looks and raise funds for a nonprofit that supports women’s career readiness.

The Roxy Regional Theatre will open its new space at 114 Public Square for a limited run of 'The Vagina Monologues' from January 16 to 18.

The production, featuring voices like Montgomery County Trustee Kimberly Wiggins, offers special ticket deals (military and student discounts).

Friday morning, the Economic Development Council held an open house at its new downtown offices at 335 Franklin St. Community members, business leaders and local officials toured the renovated space and learned about plans that unite key local organizations.

A new analysis shows that Tennessee families spend about 17% of their income on childcare—costing roughly $14,000 a year and marking a 21% rise since 2021.

Clarksville families may feel the pinch as rising expenses put additional strain on household budgets.

Starting next week, families can apply for the Tennessee-funded Education Freedom Scholarship, which grants $7,295 per student for private school tuition and gives priority to current recipients.

Clarksville Academy will host a help desk from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 + assist with application questions.

The Clarksville Police Department is accepting applications for its free Citizens’ Police Academy Class #51, a 10-week program that will offer hands-on experience with law enforcement operations.

Sessions start on Tuesday nights from March 3 to May 7 and applications are due by Feb. 24.

The Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team takes on the Stetson Hatters today at 2:00 p.m. on Gary Matthews Court at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville; the Govs lost to Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday + the Hatters were defeated at Lipscomb.

Kirkwood High senior Kamari Blair was named to the TSWA All-State football team for Class 5A based on his standout season+ he helped lead the Cobras to a record nine wins and their first playoff victory.

The #21 Tennessee men’s basketball team will travel to Gainesville today for an 11:00 a.m. CT game against the Florida Gators at the Stephen C.

O’Connell Center; fans can watch on ESPN and local radio.

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.

Candy Workshop

8-10 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Pricing includes materials and take-home apron — Create custom chocolate bars and assorted treats in this hands-on candy making experience.