Good morning, Clarksville.

Six Montgomery Countians were chosen from the 41 new leaders in Leadership Middle Tennessee’s Class of 2026—these leaders, including Emily Ellis, Jeremy Hoard, Andrew Kester, Jasmin Linares, Sherry Nicholson and Chris Travis, will join a year-long program to strengthen regional ties, starting with a two-day opening retreat on Aug. 21—22 at YMCA’s Camp Widjiwagan.

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County will host an Application Preparation Class to help residents learn about the homeownership program on Saturday, Sept.

13 at 1:30 p.m. at Loaves & Fishes on Crossland Ave in Clarksville — a free hot meal will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and options for in-person or Zoom attendance with Spanish interpretation are available.

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Capital Conversations event on Aug.

14 at 4:30 p.m. that will connect local entrepreneurs with top state business leaders and investment resources—featured speakers include Lindsey Cox, Kevin Roddey, Dakota Simpson, Niesha Wolfe and Candi Henry with Emily Masters moderating the discussion.

APSU alumna Jana Fort Hatcher established the Tommy Hatcher Memorial Scholarship Endowment to permanently support full-time criminal justice students with a minimum 2.75 GPA in memory of a dedicated law enforcement officer; the award amounts will depend on the endowment’s value and the university’s spending plan (a lasting tribute to Tommy Hatcher).

On June 25th, Montgomery County Recovery Court held a graduation ceremony and honored the late Judge Ray Grimes for his leadership in starting the program.

The 20 graduates recorded 7,523 sober days and completed 2,129 hours of community service—local officials and recovery team members recognized the event’s impact.

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County will host its Application Preparation Class on Saturday, September 13th at 1:30 p.m. at Loaves and Fishes (825 Crossland Avenue) in Clarksville to guide prospective applicants through the homeownership program before the 2026 application period. The event will also offer a free hot meal from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and cover details on eligibility, the application process, and the 250 hours of sweat equity requirement.

Austin Peay State University’s women’s soccer team earned the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award by posting a 3.68 GPA in the 2024 to 25 academic year—boosting overall athletics GPA to its second-highest level in history.

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.

A Great Escape to Wade's Place

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Wade Bourne Nature Center — Proceeds benefit environmental education — Celebrate Wade Bourne's legacy through the arts with auctions and local treasures.