Good morning, Clarksville.

A three-story home on Black Oak Circle in north Clarksville was destroyed by fire on Labor Day when fire crews arrived at 5:50 p.m. and put out the blaze by 6:33 p.m., with no injuries reported — officials evacuated all residents and the American Red Cross is aiding the displaced family.

After starting with a New York style hotdog pushcart and growing through challenges in Kentucky, owner James Patterson and the Trujillo brothers have expanded No Way Jose #1 Taqueria into its first Tennessee location in Clarksville.

The new spot at 3928 Trenton Road—off Exit 1 at the Bizzee-Bee Mart—will serve popular dishes like the Birria Taco Platter and No Way Jose Special, with hours from 8 a.m.—8 p.m. Sunday—Wednesday and 8 a.m.—10 p.m. Thursday—Saturday.

APSU’s College of Education will hold its first Aspiring Teachers Day on October 2nd — the event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and gives high school juniors and seniors a chance to see classroom demos, use VR tools, tour the campus, and enjoy free lunch while teachers must RSVP by September 5th.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools earned a Level 5 score for student growth on state tests for the 2024-25 school year, marking the second year in a row with this top mark.

Seventeen schools also earned the highest composite score—boosting the district's reading and math scores since last year.

Throughout the 2025—2026 school year, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will hold dyslexia screening events at the CMCSS Learning Center at 343 Pageant Lane.

Children from age four to 12th grade must register beforehand and attend with a parent or guardian present.

City Council debated a pay study for firefighters to explore competitive pay as Clarksville grows.

Council members will revisit the measure on September 4 as some worry the study will strain the budget while others point to free data for salary comparisons—firefighters' pay and benefits remain the focus.

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA TODAY Sports Network released high school football rankings for Week 3 that show eight of nine teams were picked as No. 1 — the rankings use a point system that gives ten points for a first-place vote and lower points for other votes, listing detailed records for teams across divisions.

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.

Jewelry Making Workshop

1-2:30 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $3.42 + service fee — Discover a variety of jewelry making techniques and create your own custom piece.

Nashville Predators Gold Star Showcase

6:30-8:00 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Predators in an exciting intrasquad game supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Clarksville Farmers Market

8 AM – 12 PM — Clarksville Downtown Market — Registration Required — Kids take charge in running their own booths at a fun community market.

Best of Clarksville Awards

5-9 p.m. — Governor's Square Mall — Fundraiser event — Celebrate outstanding businesses and individuals making a difference in the Clarksville community.