Good morning, Clarksville.

According to a U-Haul report from Aug.

3, Clarksville recorded the highest net gain among Nashville residents moving within the past year, with older movers selecting Florida and younger ones opting for Kentucky and Texas (a trend boosting local growth).

The Canopy Initiative will host a celebration and work session to review its 100-Day Challenge progress on homelessness and plan next steps for housing at the Public Library (350 Pageant Lane) on Aug.

12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Taste of Clarksville returns Saturday, Aug.

29 from noon to 5 p.m. at 301 Fairview Lane — featuring up to 20 food trucks and tents plus 10 indoor vendor spaces for street food and handcrafted goods. The event celebrates culinary talent and small businesses in a family-friendly setting.

Clarksville's Downtown ArtWalk will take place on Aug.

6 from 5-8 p.m. along multiple local venues, with artists showcasing their work (including a juried art exposition) during the event.

Employers will meet candidates at the 11th Mega Job Fair at Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

The two-day event runs Aug. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature resource vendors, radio promotions & food trucks; call 931-648-7720 to reserve a table.

AAA reported that Tennessee gas prices dropped three cents last week to an average of $3.67 per gallon, though prices remain higher than one month and one year ago.

In Clarksville, gas is the least expensive, priced at $3.44 per gallon.

APSU will hold its Summer 2026 commencement at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7 at the Dunn Center, honoring 746 graduates.

Public attendees can obtain tickets online + note the venue enforces a clear bag policy.

Registration opened today at 9:00 a.m. for the Fall 2026 School of the Arts at Roxy Regional Theatre, located at 114 Public Square in Historic Downtown.

Classes for students aged 8-12 and 13-18 run Saturdays from August 15 through December 12, and scholarships are available.

Tennessee schools require each student to have up-to-date immunization records for the 2026-27 school year, and parents can request a religious or medical exemption based on local school rules.

Families are advised to check with their local schools for specific criteria.

Clarksville Gas and Water Department has closed a section of Franklin Street from Eighth to Nineth for water line maintenance — motorists should use detours via Eighth, Ninth, and Main Streets, and the road is expected to reopen today by about 3:00 p.m.

Austin Peay Govs will start their season on Aug.27 against Gardner-Webb before playing Vanderbilt in Nashville on Sept.5.

The team, led by experienced quarterback Chris Parson from SEC play, may hold an edge over Vanderbilt’s rookie starter.

Former Minnesota Vikings receiver K.J.

Osborn signed with the Titans and is competing for a roster spot as his ministry journey — including mission trips to Africa and witnessing a baby’s sight restored — relieved his performance anxiety. He now mentors teammates during preseason practices in Nashville.

Montgomery County high school football season begins on Aug.

21 with West Creek facing Kirkwood and then features historic matchups such as Clarksville vs Springfield on Aug. 28; several key games will determine playoff odds through Oct. 29, promising exciting local competition.