Good morning, Clarksville.

Starting today, residents can nominate local favorites for the 7th annual Clarksville’s Best contest, covering 155 categories including Eat & Drink and Health & Beauty.

Nominations end July 22, with voting set from July 29 to Aug. 12 and winners announced Nov. 11.

Billy Pace Memorial Championship Wrestling hosted the Fight for a Knight wrestling benefit on June 19 at the National Guard Armory, raising $5,000 for Kenwood Middle School families affected by the March 27 bus crash.

Organizers presented the donation on Wednesday and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation will mail the funds next week after the check clears.

Clarksville and Montgomery County host a two-day celebration for America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks, live music, and carnival rides happening today and tomorrow.

Fort Campbell will feature a tribute concert with a hologram of country music legend Charlie Daniels (all events are open to the public).

For Great Outdoors Month, visitors can drive 75 minutes on The Trace to Land Between the Lakes where the 1850s Working Farm and a 3.5-mile loop in the Elk and Bison Prairie offer live history and nature.

Dogs on leashes are welcome — bring water and a picnic.

APSU College of Business is honoring retiring Student Success Director Margaret Douglas this month after 15 years of building a Student Success Center that helped thousands of students gain clear career paths.

Her support network will continue guiding future business professionals.

Sugar Creek Baptist Church is expanding its Back-to-School Bash to supply free school materials for up to 480 students on Saturday, July 25 at Dotsonville Community Center in Clarksville.

The free event invites local sponsors, businesses and community members to support families preparing for the new school year.

The CMCSS Families in Transition office will host a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 18 at Kenwood High School in Clarksville from 4-7 p.m. The event offers food, school supplies, backpacks, new shoes, and fun activities & an Icee for the first 300 children.

The state banned high-THCA hemp products with over 0.3% THCA effective July 1; only items like lotions and gummies stay legal, and buying online or importing from out-of-state risks misdemeanor charges.

Clarksville High infielder Kenzie White was named to the TSWA Class 4A All-State softball team after a season where she hit .632 + broke home run records, helping her team win 30 games and earn its first region tournament appearance since 2022.

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.

Still Life in Graphite Workshop

1-2 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $0.88 ticket service fee + $1.00 ticket service fee — Explore the art of still life drawing and elevate your skills in a friendly environment.