Good morning, Clarksville.

Local bankers gathered at Pinnacle Event Center for the 44th annual Bankers Challenge Bowl For Kids Sake — an event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville that marked 50 years of service while Legends Bank raised $7,665 as the top fundraiser.

Rutherford County PAWS is gearing up for its largest pet event, Clear the Shelters, which will offer free adoptions + food trucks and family fun.

The organization will also share adoption tips such as vaccination proof and landlord approval to help locals find forever homes.

Peach Cobbler Factory in Clarksville is now under local ownership (with an active-duty military owner) and offers a buy-one-get-one free Peach Cobbler on National Peach Day, Aug.

27. The shop serves cobblers, puddings, shakes and cookies daily from noon to 10 p.m. at 1021 Hwy 76, Suite 108.

ArtLink Studio in Clarksville is seeking volunteers for Saturday shifts from today until Nov.

14—volunteers will welcome visitors, assist with art supplies, and support art projects at this creative nonprofit. No artistic experience is required.

Customs House Museum partners with Clarksville Foundry to offer a limited-edition cast-iron skillet featuring the museum’s 1898 roofline.

A free presentation is scheduled for Sept. 6 at Turner Auditorium — preorder sales begin soon at $125 with a $10 discount for early orders to benefit museum programs.

U.S. HUD Secretary Scott Turner said opportunity zones have spurred $112 billion in private investment and helped create new jobs and housing in underresourced Tennessee communities.

Nominations for a second round of zone designations (covering 1,700 eligible census tracts) close in January.

Clarksville Gas and Water has shut off service on Shannon St, Ashbury Rd and Saratoga Dr from Shannon St to Bunker Hill for a water main leak repair, with low pressure (affecting nearby homes) until service returns by (12:00pm) today.

APSU Athletics has unveiled gameday enhancements for its upcoming season opener at Fortera Stadium.

Tailgate Alley will offer free food and special deals while Kids Zone provides games for young fans — exclusive promotions and family ticket packages add to the excitement.

Kirkwood routed West Creek 50—0 Friday night with Miles Reding scoring four touchdowns and Jadon Portis returning a punt for a touchdown—putting the Cobras in position for next Friday's game against rival Rossview.

The Titans improved their man coverage in a joint practice with the Seahawks on Friday, Aug.

21, after last week's struggles. Cornerback Alontae Taylor intercepted a pass for a touchdown (a key moment in the session) as coach Saleh focused on teamwork; the unit limited the Seahawks to two touchdowns.