Good morning, Clarksville.

Holiday Inn Northeast hosted the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on June 26 at its Cracker Barrel Drive location—local business owners networked, enjoyed food and beverages and received door prizes.

Clarksville leaders are considering a plan that would use federal HUD funds to buy a quadplex (appraised at $680,000) in northeast Clarksville for temporary housing for students facing homelessness; the Irene Center for Hope will manage the property (and offer job training and support to parents) if the measure passes in August.

Downtown Clarksville gained a major boost when the Millan Public Parking Garage opened on Friday at 1 p.m. at 90 College St next to F&M Bank Arena; the five-level facility offers over 500 parking spaces, 16 electric vehicle charging stations, and reversible lanes, and it was built through a public-private partnership that saved $2 million.

Nearly 180 new laws will take effect in Tennessee on July 1 that address issues such as reproductive health, immigration, retail crime and artificial intelligence.

The bills will protect access to fertility treatment, impose tougher penalties on retail crime and tighten immigration enforcement — measures state lawmakers say will reshape legal processes statewide — while also restricting international health mandates and offering tax credits for nuclear energy.

Steve Batten has been chosen as the new Director of the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency.

He brings nearly 30 years of public safety experience — including 28 years at Clarksville Fire Rescue — to strengthen our emergency response and community safety.

APSU Athletics will host the Victory Fund Golf Tournament on August 8th at 8:00am at Clarksville Country Club.

Supporters can join a full day of golf and lunch—meeting student-athletes and coaches while boosting the athletics program’s revenue-sharing and NIL opportunities.

APSU outfielder Cameron Nickens was named a Third Team All-American by D1Baseball.com, making him only the second Governor to win this honor.

He set a school record with 15 total bases in one game and had a .422 batting average this season — key marks of his standout performance.

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.

Music Reading Lessons

6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Free entry — Discover the joy of music reading with hands-on lessons for all ages.

Third Thursday Market at Beachaven

4-7 p.m. — Beachaven Vineyards & Winery — Free entry — Experience local farmers and artisans while enjoying live music and wine in a beautiful setting.

Pray4TN

Join us at the Montgomery County Courthouse (3rd Street side) on Friday, July 18, 2025 for the reading of Joint Resolution 51 signed by Governor Bill Lee proclaiming July as a month of Prayer, Fasting, and Repentance. The program begins at 12 Noon with the reading of the resolution and prayers by local pastors!

Open House at 1820 Apache Way

4-8 p.m. — 1820 Apache Way, Clarksville, TN — $339,000 USD — Explore a beautifully kept 3BR/2BA home with a spacious layout and outdoor deck.

Clarksville City Amateur Championship

Tournament Time — Jul 26-27 — The River Club Golf & Learning Center — Cost Unavailable — Compete in a 36-hole stroke play event for amateur golfers in the local community.

Kids Drawing Workshop

12-1 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Minimal fee — A fun and engaging drawing session for young artists aged 5-9 to explore their creativity.

Fort Campbell Military Spouse Meet Up

9-10 a.m. — Black Rifle Coffee Company — Free drinks — Connect with fellow military spouses in the community over a cup of coffee.