Good morning, Clarksville.

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will host its first Back to School Splash on Saturday, Aug.

1 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Civitan Park on Bellamy Lane; families can enjoy water attractions like a Reverse Water Parade + a Balloon Battle with food trucks available onsite.

Hands On Clarksville is seeking volunteers to welcome students at schools on Wednesday, Aug.

5 as they start the first half day of the 2026–27 school year. Shifts begin at 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 8:20 a.m. (volunteers should bring a driver’s license).

The community will host a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, Aug.

1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Civitan Pavilion (275 TN-13, Cunningham) to support educators Mike and Constance Brown during their medical recoveries, and donations are welcome.

Families can enjoy the final days of summer at Montgomery County Parks and Recreation’s Back to School Splash held on Saturday, Aug.

1 at Civitan Park (350 Bellamy Lane) from 12 to 3 p.m. The free event features water inflatables, a Reverse Water Parade, and a Balloon Battle.

Joker's Comedy House, named Veteran Business of the Month by the local Chamber, has been hosting comedy shows and community events since September 2024 at its Fort Campbell Boulevard Suite A location.

The club brings in national acts along with local talent to keep the laughs coming.

Fort Campbell’s new Wings of Liberty Museum opened this spring — honoring soldiers’ worldwide service — and draws visitors near Clarksville by showcasing military history and boosting local tourism.

APSU Professor Dr. Debra Rose Wilson has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Her work in holistic care, research, and education includes over 250 publications + her induction is set for Oct. 8-10 at the Academy’s Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

Freedom Elementary School, a $45 million, 104,081 sqft building at 1776 Wallace Blvd., will open next week with about 850 PreK-5 students to start the school year.

CMCSS balanced enrollment by rezoning north-side zones for better capacity.

Tennessee schools are now preparing to implement new state laws that limit classroom digital device use and expand emergency allergy treatment + require child-trafficking prevention lessons after rules took effect on July 1.

Local districts will adopt these changes for the 2026-27 school year to adjust K-5 instructions and athletic transfers.

Kirkwood High football, fresh off a playoff win last season, aims for a region title and deep playoff run in 2026.

Head coach Chad Watson said the 130-player team led by senior quarterback Miles Reding faces challenges on the offensive line — a key test for the squad before regional games.