Good morning, Clarksville.

Martha Knight, 87, died Thursday afternoon at a Nashville hospital after being airlifted from a head-on crash on Memorial Drive in Clarksville—this crash also killed her 90-year-old husband on August 12.

The family of Noah Peterson, an 18-year-old fatally shot behind a restaurant this week, said they will honor his memory — including a memorial service on Aug.

23 — as Clarksville Police continue investigating the case.

The APSU Professional and Workforce Development Center will relaunch its American Sign Language course on September 3 with new instructor Christina Walkenhorst—who brings over twenty years of experience—at Austin Peay, with classes meeting Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and a fee of $149 open to all community members.

A nonprofit group, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security on Aug.

14—seeking full records of traffic stops that led to hundreds of arrests earlier this year. The suit claims state agencies broke the Public Records Act by withholding video footage and reports—Nashville officials said they are closely watching the case.

TDOT in Montgomery County began work on August 15th to improve intersections, grading, drainage and retaining wall construction on SR 112/76—nightly lane closures from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. affect local travel.

The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators will hold a listening tour in Clarksville on Aug.20 to gather ideas for the upcoming legislative session and honor Black military heritage with a tribute that includes a living history circle, care package assembly, and a march to the Jimi Hendrix Tennessee Music Pathway Marker—followed by a town hall meeting at the Montgomery County Public Library.

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation submitted plans for a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Clarksville—pending state approval to care for adults recovering from conditions like stroke and brain injury, with services also for military personnel and veterans. The facility will be built on the Ascension Saint Thomas campus to help patients regain their independence after illness or injury.

Centerstone will host the inaugural Life;Story 5K/10K/ruck race in Clarksville at the Steven A.

Cohen Military Family Clinic on September 13— the race starts at 7 a.m. and features a Community Health and Wellness Expo with proceeds going to suicide prevention and mental health programs.

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.

Centerstone Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk/Ruck for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention

12 PM — Cohen Clinic at Centerstone — $39-$55 — Participate in a family-friendly event supporting veteran and military suicide prevention efforts.

Paint a Tote Workshop

5-7 p.m. — 98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN — $12.71 total — Create a custom reusable tote in this beginner-friendly painting workshop.