Good morning, Clarksville.

Residents near Exit 8 raised flood and traffic concerns over The Reserve at Hickory Wild section 2—a planned 140-unit subdivision.

The developer said the project will connect stub roads and include a stormwater plan with a $5M funding from Montgomery County (aiming to ease drainage issues) as a remedy.

The Montgomery County Public Library is hosting Touch a Truck today at its parking lot, with emergency vehicles, big trucks, food trucks, and scavenger hunts plus sensory accommodations for guests.

The event kicks off an expanded summer reading program for all ages and is expected to draw thousands of families.

The 2026 Hummingbird Festival will be held Saturday, Sept.

5 at the Wilderness Station in Barfield Crescent Park from 8AM to 3PM. Bird banding starts at 8AM, and additional hands-on activities, educational booths, craft vendors, food trucks and animal ambassadors will be available.

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center presents a busy September with new exhibits and programs including Freedom: The History of US (through Sept.

27), a Homeschool Fieldtrip Day on Sept. 1, and History on the Rocks (Sept. 17 at Leatherwood Distillery) as part of America’s 250th celebration.

Fuel prices reached $4.10 today as higher crude oil costs pushed the national average upward, though data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows Tennessee prices remain low at $3.66.

Montgomery County Juvenile Court and APSU announced a new scholarship program for 20/10 Mentorship Program graduates, offering four endowed scholarships (with over $110,000 pledged by 26 donors) during a kickoff breakfast at the Montgomery County Courts Complex.

A quick homemade pizza recipe is shared today in Clarksville that uses simple ingredients (flour, yeast, marinara, and mozzarella) to make a soft, crispy crust in just 15 minutes for a family dinner.

Readers can try this easy dish for a fresh pizzeria flavor at home.

Families starting back-to-school shopping in Clarksville can check out trending sneakers at Kids Foot Locker, which features popular styles including adidas Sambas, Jordan Retro 5, New Balance 9060, adidas Campus 00s and New Balance 530.

Special promo codes are available until Monday, Sept. 7 to help save on these picks.

Blackman, led by debut coach Will Hester, won 29-10 at Clarksville on Fri, Aug.

21 as penalties cost the home team nearly 150 yards and a safety early in the game.

The Titans host the Seahawks tonight at Nissan Stadium in an NFL preseason game aimed at testing new coaching strategies.

Coach Saleh said the match will focus on execution as the team looks to build momentum ahead of its next matchup.

Local football players have achieved top offensive numbers in recent contests.

Leaders from teams such as Giles Co., Loretto and Columbia Central posted strong rushing, passing and receiving stats that highlight their competitive season *data compiled from recent games*.