Good morning, Clarksville.

Nominations are open for Best of Clarksville 2026, a long-running awards program that supports charities including The Montgomery County Angel Fund, F.U.E.L.

Ministries, and the Armed Services YMCA at Fort Campbell, and as residents submit nominations and sponsor the event, it celebrates local excellence while raising funds for causes.

On Monday, Clarksville Fire Rescue responded to a three-story home fire that displaced a family of five, killed four pets, and caused significant smoke damage as firefighters controlled the blaze before 10 a.m. and one occupant received EMS treatment for smoke inhalation.

Bob’s Discount Furniture will open its new Clarksville store at 2821 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on Sept.

4 at 9:30 a.m., offering home furnishings and community focused choices. The grand opening will feature giveaways and charity support (including Nashville Rescue Mission and aid for Fort Campbell’s USO center).

Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday runs from July 31 to Aug.

2 to help Clarksville shoppers buy school supplies, clothes, and computers. School starts Aug. 5, giving families a few extra days after the tax break to finish their shopping.

A Clarksville family endowed a pre-veterinary scholarship at Austin Peay to honor beloved veterinarian Bill Howard, whose legacy lives on through his son’s practice.

The scholarship aims to ease the debt burden for students entering animal medicine.

Meteorologists report additional showers through the week in Middle Tennessee after yesterday’s rain caused minor flooding in some locations.

Residents are advised to monitor local updates & plan for weather changes.

On Thursday, July 9, the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade held its change of command ceremony, where Col. Tyler Partridge turned command to Col. Anthony Marston and received the Legion of Merit.

The ceremony also noted the brigade’s past achievements in flight hours and operational milestones.

The American Red Cross is urging donors to book appointments amid an emergency blood shortage in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

Blood drives are scheduled across the region—including in Clarksville—and donors from July 13 to 31 will receive a Fandango movie ticket + help safeguard lifesaving care.

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two measles cases in Middle Tennessee on Saturday (both patients are recovering at home) and released a list of exposure sites from late June to early July.

Affected visitors are urged to monitor for symptoms.

Clarksville rescues have announced this week’s Pets of the Week, featuring adoptable animals from local facilities including Montgomery County Animal Care and Control’s new site (437 Jordan Road).

Residents are encouraged to call for adoption details, foster opportunities, and pet-specific guidelines.

Site plans for The Willow at Madison have been submitted to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission for four apartment and two commercial buildings on a 10.88-acre site off Madison Street.

The project proposes 174 units, 519 parking spaces and will be discussed at the RPC meeting Tuesday, July 28.

Ponce Law has opened a poll for the 2026 Preseason Top Linebacker using stats from last season, including local standout Ahvare Galbreath.

Voting will close Thursday at noon & community members are invited to weigh in.

Four former Tennessee basketball players competed in an NBA Summer League game on July 12 at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.

The Spurs, with Gillespie, Milicic Jr. and Zeigler, beat the Bucks 90-80 while Ament contributed seven points for Milwaukee.

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.