Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville’s Downtown ArtWalk will take place April 3 and offers art enthusiasts a month-long celebration of local creativity at downtown venues — featuring live music, art exhibits, hors d’oeuvres and wine from 5:00pm to 8:00pm — as local artists showcase their work.

A free Arts Build Communities grant workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th at 4:00 p.m. at the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library and is hosted by Dr. Ellen Kanervo of the Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council to guide applicants interested in securing up to $5,000 for community arts projects.

Mia Ayarza, now a junior education major at Austin Peay, changed her course from medicine to teaching during her senior year at Northwest High when she saw that children needed gentle care.

She will start teaching after graduation and hopes her path inspires Latino students to follow their own dreams—she credits a supportive teacher for sparking her passion.

The National Weather Service warns that severe storms will hit Middle Tennessee Wednesday night with damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes plus heavy rain that could cause flooding.

Clarksville is expected to receive 6 to 8 inches of rain between Wednesday evening and Saturday.

Clarksville Gas and Water has turned off water service on Brook Mead Drive — from Parrot Drive to Sarah Elizabeth Drive — for a water main leak repair that may lower water pressure for nearby residents.

The repair is set to finish and service will resume by about 5:00 p.m. today.

Tennessee lawmakers are proposing bills to end DEI hiring programs in local governments and public colleges, saying employees should be chosen on merit — Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and Rep. Aron Maberry lead the push.

A related measure would remove racial quotas from state boards to give the governor more freedom in appointments.

The Clarksville Gas and Water Department is replacing water valves and fire hydrants today and April 2 starting at 8:00 a.m. on McCann Drive, Hayden Drive and Country Club Drive—low water pressure is expected during the work.

Water service will be restored by about 3:00 p.m. each day—residents are advised to plan accordingly.

Austin Peay Governors vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Baseball Game

6-10 p.m. — Raymond C. Hand Baseball Park — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of college baseball with a thrilling matchup in Clarksville.

Bobby Watson Group Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Mabry Concert Hall — Tickets TBA — Experience jazz mastery from multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist Bobby Watson.

Fort Campbell Eagles Hockey vs. Team Kentucky

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Ford Ice Center Clarksville — General admission ticket allows access to both games — Catch the exciting two-game hockey series featuring local teams.

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

7-8:30 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticketed event — Dive into the magical realms of Frozen and Encanto with an enchanting ice performance featuring beloved characters and music.

Nighttime Easter Egg Hunt

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Tie Breaker Park — Registration required for a chance to win grand prizes — Search for thousands of stuffed eggs in this fun nighttime hunt.

Clarksville Cars and Coffee

9 AM – 12 PM — Getsome Coffee — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of car enthusiasts gathering over coffee and conversation.

Disney On Ice - Frozen & Encanto

3:00-4:30 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the enchanting tales of Frozen and Encanto through dazzling ice skating performances.

Branded Christian Seminar

8 AM – 2 PM — Morgan University Center — Free entry — Engage in inspirational talks and discussions to deepen your faith and explore Christianity.

Nazzy Knits Crochet Workshop

5-7:30 p.m. — 98 Franklin St — $5.41 total — Learn the basics of crochet and work on your projects with others.