Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville Police recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from the Red River on Aug.

17 at around 2:42 p.m.—witnesses said she went underwater near a metal bridge in Billy Dunlop Park, marking the second drowning in months after a 12-year-old boy drowned in May.

Austin Peay State University’s Govs Creative Arts Festival will be held at Downtown Commons on Saturday, Sept.

13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the free event will have live music, dance, art activities and food from local vendors and is supported by a $21,500 Google Data Center Grant.

The annual PossumStock festival will be held on September 5th and 6th at Red River Canoe in Adams — featuring local bands and activities such as camping, kayaking, and food vendors — and it will celebrate our homegrown music scene.

Tennova’s plan to move its satellite hospital from the approved Trenton Road site to Exit 11 was denied by state regulators—state officials cited concerns over hospital proximity given new projects by TriStar and Ascension Saint Thomas.

Tennova said it will explore other options to meet Clarksville’s growing patient care needs.

Community fans in Clarksville can vote for the preseason defensive player of the year in area football before noon on Aug.

22—candidates are chosen based on 2024 stats such as 71 tackles by Josiah Brown and 172 tackles by Keshawn Dixon as they head into the 2025 season.

On Tuesday, Kirkwood’s girls soccer team won 5-0 in their season opener against West Creek as head coach Kelley Guth led a young squad with standout play from freshman Ellie Shires and co-captain Lucy Jo Burdine; the Cobras will build on the win as many freshmen drive their push to challenge district powerhouses this season.

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.

History on the Rocks

5:30-7 p.m. — Strawberry Alley Ale Works — Free entry — Enjoy local history and arts at this engaging community event featuring notable writers and artists.

Paint a Hat Workshop

11 PM – 1 AM — 98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN — $4.28 Tax + $1.23 ticket service fee — Unleash your inner artist by transforming a plain hat into your own wearable masterpiece.