Good morning, Clarksville.

The Canopy Initiative exceeded its 100‑Day Challenge goals today, helping 53 families and 124 children secure permanent housing in Clarksville.

The organization also assisted seniors and veterans and will meet next month (at Loaves and Fishes, 825 Crossland Ave) to address ongoing housing challenges.

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will host the free Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, Aug.

15 at Rotary Park, 2308 Rotary Park Drive; the event will feature live hummingbird trapping and banding along with interactive demonstrations for families.

Officials plan to tear down the historic Roxy Regional Theatre downtown and rebuild it as a modern Clarksville Performing Arts Center with expanded seating and amenities.

City leaders expect to break ground soon and aim to open the center in fall 2028 - pending construction bond approvals.

Boots Donnelly: How He’ll Be Remembered, a new biography by his daughter Bunny Donnelly, is now available on Amazon.

The book details the former coach’s achievements, including a 1974 state championship at Father Ryan High School (and his roles at Austin Peay and MTSU) to honor his legacy.

K-12 teachers can apply for up to $5,000 in TVA STEM grants as part of a $1.5 million funding pool for classroom projects.

Applications close Sept. 15 and funds will be awarded before the academic year ends to support innovative teaching ideas.

Today, APSU’s Eriksson College of Education welcomed 23 incoming teacher residents at the Morgan University Center Ballroom, launching a three-year, tuition-free residency that pairs full-time, paid classroom roles with evening or online coursework at Nashville State Community College.

Clarksville Gas and Water turned off water service from 501-800 Barge Point Road for a water main leak repair — low pressure may affect neighbors, and service is expected to be restored by 2:00 p.m. today.

Clarksville and Montgomery County will experience a heat wave this weekend with temperatures rising to near 100 degrees Sunday under sunny skies.

Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity and drink plenty of fluids to stay safe.

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital earned AHA's Gold Plus award for stroke and diabetes care—meeting strict national guidelines for better patient outcomes.

Randy Davis said the honor shows the hospital's commitment to quality treatment for patients in Clarksville and Montgomery County.

APSU Head Track & Field Coach Asha Gibson Smith announced the addition of Victoria Gonzales to bolster the coaching staff ahead of the 2026 to 27 season in Clarksville; she brings extensive experience from Georgia State and previous coaching roles.