Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville Fire Rescue will hold its annual 9/11 Ceremony on Friday, Sept.

11 at 8:46 a.m. at headquarters on Franklin Street plus the program honors lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and local firefighters who died in the line of duty as the event is open to the public.

Yellow Creek Baptist Church will host the 13th Annual Cruisin’ The Creek Car Show on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 4506 Ellis Mills Road in Cumberland City. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. & judging runs until 2:00 p.m., with prizes, giveaways and a silent auction supporting the church’s Family Life Center.

O’Charley’s restaurants across Middle Tennessee closed their doors Wednesday evening & locations in Clarksville ended at 8 p.m. or earlier if food sold out.

The chain, which began in Nashville in 1971, now leaves many questioning the reasons behind the sudden shutdowns.

Four Rossview High students (Carson Carroll, Ishan Chakrabarti, Srushti Gudipati, and Jason Moon) were named semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program on Wednesday, joining over 16,000 students competing for nearly 6,700 scholarships.

Austin Peay State University’s Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy in Clarksville announced new hires and promotions as it prepares for its centennial celebration in 2027.

The changes include roles in philanthropy and stewardship that aim to strengthen ties with donors, alumni and community partners.

Austin Peay State University set a record with 11,338 students for Fall 2026, led by its largest freshman class & high military-affiliated enrollment from nearby Fort Campbell.

The university will celebrate its centennial in January and start a 100 million-dollar fundraising campaign in April.

The Clarksville Gas and Water Department has shut off water service along a portion of Old Ashland City Road from Circle Drive to 2140 today for a water main leak repair & low water pressure is expected until service is restored by about 1:00 p.m.

The Clarksville Police Department & Centerstone received a $750,000 annual grant to expand mobile crisis co-response services for children, youth and adults.

The program will train teams to respond swiftly with mental health expertise in Clarksville, according to a city news release.