Good morning, Clarksville.

Retired Army Sgt. First Class Andrew Kraszewski and his family joined a veteran retreat organized by The Independence Fund from June 7 to 12 (aboard a Disney Cruise) to find healing and community connection after challenges linked to his past injury.

Marie Tillman hosted this year’s DAR Flag Day Luncheon to honor veterans by presenting six recipients with handmade Quilts of Valor (the event also marked the transition to new regent Jane Loggins) amid patriotic red, white, and blue decorations.

Nearly 100 community members attended while harpist Patty Ritter provided live music.

NOAA confirmed that a very strong El Niño is in place and may intensify later this summer and fall, which could bring heavier rainfall + storms to Tennessee while reducing Atlantic hurricane activity.

Clarksville’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department secured a $150K grant to fund the free Financial Empowerment Center, which will offer one-on-one financial counseling in fall to help residents manage debt, build savings and access social services.

A new study ranked Clarksville No. 23 among the nation’s fastest-growing boom towns, and city leaders will meet tonight to decide if a property tax increase can fund essential services as growth continues.

This ranking comes amid ongoing debates over handling rapid expansion.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning to celebrate the Ascension Clarksville Medical Campus (96 acres) near the intersection of Highway 76 and I-24.

Community leaders and hospital officials said the project will expand healthcare access and create jobs in our community.

APSU Nursing School faculty found that the gut-brain axis may influence depression by affecting mood regulators and inflammation, and they urge healthcare professionals to consider overall habits such as nutrition, sleep, and stress management + traditional treatments to support patient care.

Ascension Saint Thomas celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $148.5 million hospital and health campus in Clarksville yesterday — the project spans 96 acres near Highway 76 and I-24, with construction set to create 250 hospital jobs and boost local healthcare.

Ascension Saint Thomas is breaking ground today on a new $150M hospital campus near Hwy 76 (Montgomery County) that will offer 44 inpatient beds, emergency care, surgery, and maternity services.

The project will create about 250 jobs and improve healthcare access in Clarksville.

Akita Ramen Sushi & Izakaya brings authentic Japanese cuisine to Clarksville with fresh ramen, sushi, and an izakaya setting for casual dining & drinks.

Located at 1101 Meadowhill Lane, the eatery draws on owner Eddie Senchen’s decades of experience and is open for both lunch and dinner.

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.

Open Mic Night at Jokers Comedy House

7-9 p.m. — Joker's Comedy House — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with aspiring comedians sharing their talent on stage.

US Revival with Elder Seth Peasah

5 AM – 9 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview — Free entry — Experience a powerful spiritual revival with uplifting worship and community connection.

Kid Kentucky Concert

7-9 p.m. — Downtown Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a night of free music with food trucks and drinks at the festive Downtown @ Sundown event.