Good morning, Clarksville.

Local news in Clarksville showed a study that found the city needed more housing as its population grew by 5,000 to 6,000 people a year — residents documented drivers running stop signs in Hermitage Estates, and Timothy Williams faced a retrial in a home invasion and murder case.

Other stories included a parking commission ending free Monday parking, a completed road realignment on Dunbar Cave Road for the first day of school — and updates on historic restoration, local sports, film events, and community votes.

Austin Peay State University in partnership with F&M Bank Arena will host its second Peayple’s Concert featuring rap legends Waka Flocka Flame and Boosie Badazz at F&M Bank Arena on Sept.

26 — doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale starting Aug. 8 while a student presale opens Aug. 7 using the last six digits of their A-number — organizers said.

Austin Peay State University will hold its Summer 2025 commencement ceremony on August 8th at 10:00 a.m. in the Dunn Center for approximately 709 graduates from all academic colleges—attendees must follow a new clear bag policy and pass metal detectors for safety.

Austin Peay State University's Eriksson College of Education welcomed 48 new teacher residents during its Grow Your Own Teacher Residency signing event held on July 21—22 at the Morgan University Center Ballroom in Clarksville, where teachers from rural counties and local schools signed contracts lasting three years. The program, now in its seventh year and recognized as the first federally registered teacher apprenticeship, offered full-time pay with a tuition free degree while planning to expand enrollment in the future.

The City of Clarksville replaced the deteriorated 110-year-old terracotta arch at 106 Public Square using modern 3D scanning and casting techniques in partnership with local foundries—officials celebrated the completed restoration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 31st.

The Kenwood High School Knights traveled across the river to Montgomery Central for their first live football scrimmage of the fall on Friday.

Both teams used backups and junior varsity players to test new plays — coaches on both sides noted the scrimmage helped reveal areas for improvement ahead of the season.

Clarksville Christian School announced that J.R.

Montjoy, who spent four years as an assistant coach at Rossview High, will be the new head baseball coach; he expressed eagerness to help the team succeed on the field and build strong character off it.

2025 Children's Business Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Oak Grove Community Center — $10 booth fee — Kids showcase their entrepreneurial spirit with unique business ideas and products.

Clarksville R&B Paint and Sip

8-11 p.m. — Art Urban Clarksville — Cost not specified — Unleash your inner artist while grooving to smooth RnB tunes with friends and sipping on drinks.

Fifth Saturday Donation Day

10 AM – 5 PM — Customs House Museum and Cultural Center — Monetary donation of any amount — Enjoy a day of culture and handcrafted coffee delights!

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through storytime, music, and craft activities designed for preschoolers.

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