Good morning, Clarksville.

Families can attend the 118th Annual Lone Oak Picnic this Saturday, July 25 at the Central Civitan Building at 275 Highway 13 in Cunningham, where they can enjoy BBQ + live music, classic cars, children’s activities and local candidate meet-and-greets; admission and parking are free.

Montgomery County approved a $21.5M incentive package for a new Costco at Freedom Farms, set to pay performance funds after meeting three sales and tax goals.

TDOT is reviewing plans to add alternative I-24 exits that will ease traffic and improve access.

The back-to-school sales tax holiday starts Friday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug.

2 at 11:59 p.m. Families can save on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers within set price limits + online sales are also eligible.

APSU has hired Colby Wilson as its new Assistant Director for External Relations & Communications, announced by Athletics Director Jordan Harmon.

Wilson, an APSU alumnus with extensive communications experience, will lead efforts to elevate the Governors’ brand.

After conflicting board votes split Ajax Turner Senior Center’s management, the city announced it will soon take over operations at 953 Clark St while the nonprofit was granted extra days to clear the facility — new board members were appointed at a later meeting.

APSU Athletics Director Jordan Harmon announced staff hires and promotions for the 2026-27 season in Clarksville to boost support for student-athletes.

The changes include Riley Bullen’s elevation to Deputy Director of Athletics plus Logan Kidd’s expanded role in external relations.

APSU's Joshua Sales Jr. and Chris Parson have been named to the FCS Football Central 2026 Preseason All-American Team after earning additional preseason honors from Stats Perform and UAC; the Governors will begin their season on Aug.

27 at Fortera Stadium.