Good morning, Clarksville.

The City of Clarksville was awarded a $150,000 grant to launch a Financial Empowerment Center in fall 2026.

The center will offer free one-on-one financial counseling (at no cost) to help residents with budgeting, credit, and long-term plans.

Residents are invited to the annual Flag Day Retirement Ceremony on Sunday, June 14 at 12:00 p.m. at VFW Post 4895, hosted by Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization.

Damaged flags can be dropped off Monday to Friday (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at the MCVSO office on Pageant Lane.

Scott Walker hosted Master Gardeners Carol Wood and Beth Binkley on WGNS Action Line to share summer gardening tips while previewing the 34th Annual Secret Garden Tour at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring plus an educational library series on soil health and the Garden Extravaganza at Lane Agri-Park Community Center.

Col. Tom Denney, a decorated Army veteran & long-time business leader, died June 3 at age 90; his 30-plus years of service helped strengthen ties between the city and its military community.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 8 at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home in Niceville, Florida.

Kewpie opened its new $85 million production facility in Clarksville in 2025.

The 250,000 sqft plant—located in the Industrial Park—created 85 local jobs and serves customers in the Midwest and East Coast.

History on the Rocks at the Taproom is an upcoming free event hosted by Customs House Museum and Cultural Center on Wednesday, June 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It will be held upstairs at The Blackhorse Pub (132 Franklin Street) in downtown Clarksville.

Carter Lomax from Gallatin and Lyla Payne from Clarksville won the boys and girls Schooldays golf championships on June 5.

Lomax beat Wil Huddleston (at McCabe Course) while Payne triumphed with a strong short game (overcoming Samantha Strothers).

APSU head volleyball coach Evan Amstutz announced the 2026 schedule as the team enters its 50th season and debut in the United Athletic Conference.

The season starts with an exhibition on Aug. 15 at Winfield Dunn Center and features key matchups at home and on the road through mid-Nov.

USPA Iron & Forge Invitational

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Entry fee based on weight class — Compete in various powerlifting divisions for qualifications to national competitions.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage young minds with storytime, music, and creative crafts.

Soap Making Workshop

2-4 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Workshop fee with additional service fees — Learn to create your own cold process soap in this hands-on experience.

Kerwin Claiborne Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Ticket sales final — Enjoy a night of nonstop comedy gold with nationally touring stand-up comedian Kerwin Claiborne.