Good morning, Clarksville.

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 121st Annual Dinner & Gala, themed Giddy-Up Gala, on June 2 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center to honor trailblazers with awards.

Tickets cost $80 (tables for eight at $750) with social and dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Clarksville Civitan Club held its 3rd Annual Honoring Our Heroes Ceremony on April 29, 2026 to recognize 14 individuals and organizations that aid neurodivergent and vulnerable residents.

Radio host Van Stokes led the event at the club meeting.

APSU College of Business earned AACSB accreditation, joining only 6% of global schools as announced at the Kimbrough Building.

Dean Mickey Hepner noted the honor reflects ongoing quality improvements & enrollment growth, with a 15% rise in undergraduate numbers alongside a new MBA program.

Kids rode free on all fixed routes after the Clarksville Transit System eliminated fares starting May 1 to help families travel for school, work, or social visits.

Clarksville Gas and Water will shut off water on Monday, May 4 at 8:00 a.m. in the Applegrove Circle area, including North Whitfield Road from Granny White Road to Applegrove Circle and 900 Granny White Road for a valve replacement; service is expected to resume by 4:00 p.m.

A $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now in effect, with Tennessee set to receive about $122.4M (most funds distributed within three years) for opioid recovery efforts over the next 15 years.

Operation Red Eagle blood drives, part of Week of the Eagles, will run May 15 and May 18 to 21 at Taylor Youth Sports Center (80 Texas Ave, Fort Campbell) to support lifesaving blood supply; donors must bring ID and schedule appointments online.

At the District 13-4A baseball tournament, Kirkwood recorded its first win on Thursday, ending Northeast's season, while Clarksville rallied from a four-run deficit to beat Rossview and secure a district title game spot.

At Clarksville High School on Thursday, four teams played in the District 13-4A softball tournament and Rossview beat Kirkwood 6+2 while the Wildcats won 24+0 with a record-tying performance from Kenzie White.

The Wildcats and Hawks meet Monday for a spot in the region tournament.

APSU announced its 2026 home football schedule at Fortera Stadium featuring seven themed games.

The season opens with Thursday Night Football on Aug. 27 at 6:00 p.m. (versus Gardner-Webb) and continues with matchups celebrating first responders, families, homecoming, community, service and seniors.

That 1 Mailman Comedy Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket required — Experience the hilarious storytelling of That 1 Mailman with special guest Comedic Cody.

Luke Severeid Live Comedy Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Tickets required — Experience a night of nonstop laughs with rising comedian Luke Severeid.

Southern Soul Lovers Tour featuring Sir Charles Jones

6-9 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — General admission — Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with the hottest Southern Soul party featuring a powerhouse lineup.