Good morning, Clarksville.

Kathy’s Pampered Paws reopened at 127 Hadley Drive on Saturday, July 18, unveiling a two-story pet care facility with a spacious lobby, indoor play area, and luxury kennels for pets.

Owner Kathy Conn credited community support (including Mayor Pitts) for overcoming rebuilding challenges after a 2023 tornado.

Local acoustic Celtic band Red River Breeze will celebrate the release of its new album Generations with two concerts at the Roxy Regional Theatre (114 Public Square) on Saturday, Aug.

8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.

AAA reported that Tennessee gas prices rose 12 cents over last week to an average of $3.61 — with Clarksville remaining among the cheapest at $3.49 amid high travel demand.

Roxy Regional Theatre School of the Arts will offer three new fall classes with smaller groups for ages 8-12, 13-18, and an audition-only Apprentice Class (capped at 20 students) starting Aug.

15. Auditions for the Apprentice Class are scheduled at 114 Public Square on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, and registration begins on Monday, Aug. 3.

Austin Peay State University is hosting its second annual summer internship program where 14 rising juniors and seniors gain 10-week work experience with local employers in community development, graphic design, and HR.

The Career Success Center partners with Workforce Essentials to help students build career skills that support the local workforce.

Alexis Perras finished her final summer at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital as a volunteer in surgical services and emergency while preparing to study health and human performance at APSU.

The VolunTeen program — a long-standing local tradition — gives teens hands-on experience in hospital teamwork and patient care.

Four school board seats in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on the Aug.

6 ballot in Montgomery County as early voting is underway; voters choose from incumbents and new candidates + supporting local schools.

Protect Tennessee Forests reports that hammerhead worms—flat, toxic invaders from Southeast Asia—are being seen more often in local yards, and advises residents to remove them safely using gloves and a stick to keep soil healthy.

Clarksville Gas and Water turned off water on Hermitage Road from Old Hopkinsville Highway to Andrew Drive for leak repair today.

Low water pressure may affect area homes and motorists should use the detour (via Mills Drive) until repairs finish by 10:00 p.m.

AAA urges families with newly licensed teen drivers to follow its 100 Days of Safe Driving program this summer — building safe habits with guided practice and insurance review on local roads.

The initiative aims to reduce risks as teens face their first independent driving experiences.

Former walk-on and All-SEC running back DeSean Bishop said he will share the Tennessee backfield in 2027 with five-star recruit David Gabriel Georges if Georges commits to Tennessee and if Bishop stays rather than entering the NFL Draft.

Georges will announce his decision tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. ET.