Good morning, Clarksville.

The Clarksville Police Department warns community members of scam texts falsely claiming to come from the Tennessee Department of Vehicles— the correct agency is the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles.

Residents are advised to avoid clicking links or providing personal information if they receive these messages.

Clarksville residents have several weekend events to enjoy as a Kid Kentucky tribute performs today at Downtown Commons from 7 to 10 p.m. and tomorrow the library hosts Touch-a-Truck Summer Reading Kickoff at 10 a.m., Edith Pettus Park shows Moana 2 at 7:30 p.m., Liberty Park holds an all-white party from 6 to 10 p.m. with a $50 admission, and Up in Smoke Cigar Lounge runs a fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. with bourbon tastings and barbecue.

Clarksville has recorded nearly 18 inches over its normal rainfall in just six months with snow, rain and tornadoes hitting the region, and more storms are forecast to add to the flooding risk.

City Mayor Joe Pitts said he will address the stormwater drainage issues in the upcoming budget — a move aimed at easing the flooding challenges for residents.

Dozens of elected officials + community leaders gathered at Boyd’s Pumpkin Patch on June 4 to celebrate plans to convert the site into an Ascension Saint Thomas campus in Clarksville.

The planned facility will begin with 44 beds and may expand to 132 beds, and community input will be heard at a public hearing on July 23.

D&D Blacklight Mini Golf — open since 2014 on Holiday Drive in Clarksville — will close on July 31 after more than 10 years of indoor entertainment.

Visitors will have two more months to enjoy its arcade, laser maze, VR experience and glow-in-the-dark paint room.

APSU baseball players Gavin Braunecker and Jacob Weaver were named to the 2025 Academic All-District teams for their strong play on the field and solid work in the classroom.

Braunecker is on the national ballot for Academic All-America honors — Weaver, a senior, finished the season with a record of five wins and two losses and earned his master's degree with a 4.00 GPA.

Dave & Buster's 2nd Annual Dad Games

11 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Governor's Square Mall — Starting at $20 — Compete in a fun-filled arcade showdown with prizes and family-friendly festivities.

Corey Gipson Basketball Day Camp

1-5 p.m. — Dunn Center, Austin Peay State University — $150 plus $9 fee — Kids from K-6th grade can have fun and learn basketball fundamentals in a positive environment.

Piano Lessons by Fortissimo

6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Free participation — Explore your musical journey with group piano lessons for all ages.

Rhythm & Reels: Sonic 3 Family Night

7:30 PM — Heritage Park Sports Complex — Free admission — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of games and a family-friendly movie featuring Sonic 3.

Clarksville Independence Day Celebration

5-9 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Free entry — Celebrate America’s independence early with food, music, and fun activities for the whole family.

An Angry Mob and a Hollow Tree: Exploring Clarksville’s Railroad History

3-4 p.m. — Customs House Museum and Cultural Center — Free entry — Discover the intriguing love-hate relationship between Clarksville and its railroad history with insights from historian Todd DeFeo.