Good morning, Clarksville.

The 16th annual Dwayne Byard Memorial BBQ Cook-Off kickoff was held Friday, May 9 at Hilltop Supermarket, drawing a record crowd with live music, door prizes, and a mechanical pig ride.

The main cook-off competition will begin Saturday morning with categories for chicken, ribs, pork, brisket, and desserts.

APSU held its Spring 2026 commencement on Friday at the Winfield Dunn Center in Clarksville, honoring 82 graduates including 80 student-athletes and staff.

The ceremony recognized academic and athletic achievements such as Dean’s List selections and championship honors, marking a proud milestone for the community.

The Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library will dedicate its North Branch Children’s Programming Room in honor of Dr. Harold F.

Vann on May 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. following an anonymous donor’s gift & his long legacy in children’s health.

APSU's Community School of the Arts opened registration for its Summer Arts Camp until May 29.

The camp for children ages 8 to 15 offers art workshops and runs two week-long sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 6-10 and July 13-17 at APSU (max 40 students).

AAA shared spring cleaning tips today for homeowners and drivers to help avoid property damage and injuries by checking gutters, appliance hoses, and vehicle safety features + using safe ladder practices.

The West Creek Coyotes won 26-13 over Dickson County on Friday night, clinching the Region 7-4A title and keeping their record 13-0 * They will play pool play next week in the TSSAA State Tournament in Murfreesboro.

APSU will host its second annual Victory Fund Golf Tournament on Friday, July 17 at Clarksville Country Club to support Austin Peay Athletics through revenue-sharing and NIL opportunities (registrations start at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.).

Liberty Creek won the Region 5-3A baseball championship on Saturday when junior Lucas McEnany pitched seven innings against White House at Hillwood High.

He struck out nine batters and allowed one run as the team earned its first title and advanced to a home sectional series next week.

Clarksville Academy’s multi-sport standout Andrayas Scott signed his National Letter of Intent to join Kentucky Wesleyan College, where he will continue his academic and athletic career (after earning over 1,000 receiving yards and local honors).

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.

Touch a Truck Summer Reading Kickoff

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library — Free — Dive into family fun with an array of vehicles to explore and learn about their vital roles in the community.