Good morning, Clarksville.

Local rescues are featuring pets up for adoption as part of Pets of the Week for April 6, 2026, highlighting dogs and cats at Montgomery County Animal Care and Control’s new facility (437 Jordan Road).

Residents are encouraged to visit shelters and inquire about adoption and foster programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville marks 50 years mentoring youth with school programs and community visits, serving about 100 children yearly.

Executive Director Sandra Brandon said the nonprofit seeks more male mentors to match nearly 60 kids on its wait list, citing an ongoing need.

Census estimates show suburban counties in Middle Tennessee grew by tens of thousands from 2020 to 2025 — Rutherford County added nearly 45,000 residents, Montgomery near Clarksville grew by almost 30,000, and Davidson County increased by 30,000, contributing to a state gain of over 400,000 residents.

Hilldale Kiwanis donated 180 Easter baskets with cinch sacs to the Department of Children Services Foster Care Program today, completing its seventh annual effort.

It also delivered 40 bags each to the Irene Center for Hope and the Armed Services YMCA — reinforcing community support.

The Arts & Heritage Council is hosting a free ABC grant workshop on Wednesday, April 29 at 4 p.m. in the glass study room at the Public Library to help organizations learn to apply for up to $5K for local arts projects scheduled between Aug.

16 and June 15.

Fort Campbell will host America250’s Independence Day celebration on July 4 with a Charlie Daniels hologram tribute concert on the 101st Airborne parade field.

The free event, following a July 1 carnival, will feature Aaron Tippin, Eric Lee Beddingfield & the division band uniting service members and families.

APSU Full Spectrum Learning will host Autism Awareness Week April 13-17 with free daily events for students, faculty, staff, and community members at multiple campus locations + the program marks its 10-year milestone by supporting autistic students with social, academic, and career-building resources.

The city is nearly finished with its sidewalk project along E Street from Providence Boulevard to Beech Street in New Providence.

Crews will finalize driveway connections and resurface E Street in the coming weeks (linking residents to Byrns-Darden Elementary School).

A Consumer Affairs report finds three Middle Tennessee housing markets among the nation’s best for buyers + Clarksville ranks No. 27, Murfreesboro No. 43, and Nashville No. 99 while Knoxville and Memphis fall lower, with Florida rated best and California worst.

Austin Peay State University’s baseball team will face Tennessee Tech today at 6:00 p.m. at Bush Stadium in Cookeville — they are concluding a nine-game road stretch after a recent conference series win as the Governors continue to lead the all-time series.

APSU softball hosts Middle Tennessee today at 4:00 p.m. at Cathi Maynard Park after earning its first Atlantic Sun series sweep, with the Governors posting strong batting and pitching stats + leading the conference in home runs nationally.

Living The Gospel of Jesus Christ Men's Conference

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — William O. Beach Civic Hall — Registration required — Empower yourself in faith and community through inspiring talks and worship.