Good morning, Clarksville.

The Tennessean launched a Pet of the Week poll that invites Clarksville residents to vote on 10 shelter animals from local rescues & shelters.

Votes end at noon, Aug. 10.

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce held its Women in Business luncheon on July 29 at Tanglewood House where Angela S.

Martin spoke on confidence, authenticity, and balance. She urged local professionals to value self-care to sustain ambition + foster community connections.

Red River Breeze will celebrate the release of its new album Generations with two shows at Roxy Regional Theatre on Public Square.

The performances are set for Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Roughly 850 students will check into the new Freedom Elementary School campus on Wednesday as the school district balances enrollment.

The move is designed to better manage class sizes and serve growing Clarksville families.

Yesterday, about 850 students began classes at Freedom Elementary on Wallace Blvd (near Fort Campbell), easing overcrowding at north schools.

The $45 million campus will serve Pre-K through 5th grade as district leaders monitor continued enrollment growth.

APSU professors Dr. Dava Wilson and Dr. Anna Leimberg, who both earned GEDs before their doctorates, advise new college students that nontraditional paths can lead to success — there is no hard stop.

They stress that personal setbacks do not define future progress as the fall semester approaches.

Clarksville Gas and Water Department will shut off water on Martin Street from Washington Street to 906 Martin Street and close the northbound lane starting Wednesday, Aug.

12 at 7:00 p.m.+ Work is expected to finish by 3:00 a.m. Thursday when water returns.

The Clarksville Gas and Water Department is repairing a water main leak on Sango Road today, turning off water from 662 to Clydesdale Drive and closing the southbound lane from Prospect Lane to Williamsburg Road—customers may experience low water pressure until repairs finish by about 3:30 p.m.

CHA updated the City Council on Lincoln Homes redevelopment today, revealing plans for renovated units, a new building with 16 units and improved roads.

The project, in two phases funded by two 9% tax credits, is set to close in October — promising lower rents for residents.

Northeast High School football will reemerge after three rebuilding seasons — with seniors Terry Jones and Zaybrian Ward driving its offense — as Coach Deonte Weston said a tough quarterback battle continues ahead of Montgomery County contests in 2026.

The Eagles look to surprise the area.

APSU director Asha Gibson Smith announced Tuesday the 2026 cross country schedule for the Govs.

They begin at Tennessee Tech's Golden Eagle Invitational on Sep. 4 in Cookeville, compete at Trevecca’s Innovational on Sep. 26, and then at meets in Terre Haute, Florence, Kentucky and Florida.