Good morning, Clarksville.

The Deputy Bubba Johnson Memorial Road Race and Cornhole Tournament (a nonprofit event honoring his legacy) will be held on Oct.

3 in Clarksville to support families of fallen officers and celebrate Bubba Johnson's lasting impact on local service. Organizers say the event reflects his lifelong commitment to community care.

Bella's Closet, a Clarksville nonprofit easing back-to-school costs, is asking for donations of teen clothing+children’s shoes and new underwear.

Donations can be dropped off at 108 Kraft Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday.

Costco is set to open in Clarksville as officials finalize an incentive plan + traffic preparations to manage the new store launch.

Other city projects, including plans for a vintage car and motorcycle museum, are also moving forward.

O’Connor’s Irish Pub — a long-time local spot — hosts regular events including Tuesday and Thursday volleyball with cash prizes, Wednesday cornhole tournaments and Trivia Tuesdays with host Joe Padula.

Located at 1198 Tylertown Road, it also offers karaoke, pool and indoor darts.

TVA’s Cumberland Natural Gas Plant — nearly completed and already sending power — is set to reach full operation by November as final testing continues and the workforce scales down to about 300 employees.

The plant supported the grid during high demand earlier this summer.

At a June 16 school board meeting, a West Creek High student urged stronger mental health support after four student suicides — noting that students can use a referral system and online services for help.

District leaders detailed ongoing counseling resources to assist students.

APSU's Master of Speech-Language Pathology program earned initial accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, bolstering the local pipeline of skilled clinicians to address growing healthcare needs—especially in underserved rural areas.

Middle Tennessee school districts have set their start dates as families gear up for a new school year.

In Clarksville, classes will start on Aug. 10 and other districts in the region begin from late July through mid-August.

AMA Partzilla National Arenacross Championship will open its 2026–27 season on Friday and Saturday, Oct.

16–17 at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville with nonstop indoor racing and fan festivities. The event will be broadcast nationally on FS1 and FS2, promising high-octane action for families + racing fans.

Fans can kick off game day with a Nashville Kats Tailgate at Downtown Commons from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday ahead of the playoff game at F and M Bank Arena—attendees will enjoy cornhole, a beer tent and DJ Joe Padula’s music while sporting blue and gold.