Good morning, Clarksville.

Mark and Cherry Brumbelow, who have helped pack thousands of shoebox gifts, will speak at Memorial Baptist Church on May 3 at 2 p.m.—they will share how Operation Christmas Child has changed lives to encourage Clarksville residents to pack more gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need.

The Salvation Army of Clarksville joined Montgomery County and the United Way on April 15 at Kirkwood High School to support local families still recovering from mid-February floods — providing 74 individuals with gift cards, cleanup kits, hygiene kits, food boxes and toddler kits.

At 12:45 a.m. on Friday a tractor-trailer caught fire near mile marker 1 on I-24 East at the Kentucky/Tennessee line, forcing motorists to exit via Pembroke Oak Grove Road + Clarksville PD and Fire & Rescue cleared debris and reopened the road just after 3 a.m. with no injuries reported.

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will host Rockin’ Clarksville: Local Music Legends of the ’60s and ’70s on Saturday, June 14, featuring over 25 popular local music legends in an annual fundraiser.

The event includes two concerts in the Turner Auditorium—one matinee from 2—4:30 p.m. with $35 tickets and an evening show starting at 7 p.m. following a pre-show reception from 6—7 with $50 tickets.

Clarksville Academy announced its participation in the Tennessee Education Freedom Plan— a state program that gives families financial help for tuition at approved private schools.

The school invites interested families to its Open House on Sunday, April 27 from 2-4 p.m. to learn about eligibility and next steps.

CDE Lightband plans to borrow money by issuing bonds and raise electricity rates by 1% in October to pay for new substations and smart grid upgrades.

The utility now serves 86,000 customers and said the move is needed to cover rising infrastructure costs.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is updating its digital health tools to let members check claims and communicate via email, text and chat—telehealth use jumped 176 percent over the past three years.

The company said these changes will soon help people get care more simply and safely.

On Friday, April 25, the APSU baseball team hosted North Alabama at Joe Maynard Field at Raymond C.

Hand Park in its seventh ASUN series. The team reached 30 wins in 40 games after victories over Eastern Kentucky and Purdue—two players earned weekly awards for their standout play.

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.

The Addams Family: A New Musical

2:00 – 3:40 PM — Roxy Regional Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a unique musical experience featuring the beloved Addams family in this engaging production.

Clarksville Networking Lunch

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Miss Lucille's Cafe — $35.00 — Enjoy lunch and networking opportunities with locals in a vibrant cafe atmosphere.

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

7-9 p.m. — Downtown Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of music from the Michael Jackson Tribute Band as part of the Downtown @ Sundown Concert Series.

The Addams Family: A New Musical

2-4:30 p.m. — Roxy Regional Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a spooky and comedic musical experience with The Addams Family.

Clarksville Anime-Fest

10 AM - 5 PM — Quality Inn Exit 4 — Check website for ticket details — Celebrate the colorful world of anime with screenings, contests, and community fun.