Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, Clarksville.
An application has been submitted to list the Dunlop House on Madison Street for the National Register of Historic Places — the filing includes photos, history, and details of its 1916 Italian Renaissance Revival style and current condition while a State Review Board meeting will be held Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. to decide its eligibility.
Austin Peay State University recently welcomed three new professionals to its Division of Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy — Chris Oberholster will lead philanthropy for SGI, Susannah Shumate is the new director for Eriksson College programs and Woodward Library, and Shelly Iosefo became a philanthropy specialist.
Middle Tennessee fall leaves will start changing color in early October and reach peak color by early to mid-November, but heavy rain and tree disease are expected to dull the season’s displays—local parks like Montgomery Bell, Tims Ford, and Radnor Lake offer good leaf peeping spots from mid to late October. This forecast may lead residents to plan short visits to see the season's changing colors.
Clarksville Gas and Water reported its water system earned a perfect score of 100 on a state sanitary survey by TDEC, marking the sixth time this occurred.
TDEC inspectors visited in late July and delivered the report in early September—showing the team works hard to keep water safe.
The Heart of Tennessee American Red Cross will host two blood drives in the coming weeks.
One drive will take place on Friday, September 26th from 9am—2pm at Donut Country with a free dozen donuts and a $10 gift card, and the other will run from October 27th—29th at MTSU/WKU offering prizes and a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.
The Rockvale versus Stewarts Creek game was featured last night on WGNS and Big G TV—listeners tuned in via FM 101.9, FM 100.5, AM 1450, WGNSRadio.com, YouTube and Facebook—with a 6:30 p.m. pregame and 7 p.m. kickoff as Bryan Barrett, Jon Dinkins and Rod Edwards provided play-by-play commentary.
In Talkin’ Titans, Nick Suss explained that Titans coach Brian Callahan never worked with Rams coach Sean McVay—clearing up confusion from past coaching ties.
He previewed the upcoming game on September 14, noting that the Titans will adjust their play tempo and expect rookie Cam Ward to throw multiple touchdowns.
Professional arena football may come to Clarksville in 2026 as the Nashville Kats plan to make the city their new home after drawing over 3,000 fans at F and M Bank Arena in a recent playoff game.
The team will ask local fans to place a $26 deposit+to back the move and secure priority seating when ticket sales begin.
Wilson Central beat James Lawson 12-3 as senior running back Chaz Martin scored two key touchdowns—one a 55-yard burst and another a 49-yard run—to give the Wildcats their first 4-0 start since 2019.
Coach Ben Kuhn said the team turned the game around in the second half after a quiet first period and two turnovers.
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.
Little Picasso Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class or $50 monthly package — Explore creativity through storytime, music, and crafts for little artists.
9th Annual Oktoberfest
12 PM – 11 PM — Beachaven Vineyards & Winery — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate fall with German beers, local wines, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment.
VanMire Halloween Party
6-9 p.m. — The Back Nine Golf — Free for members, $20 for non-members — Celebrate Halloween with a costume party and golf challenge at this unique venue.
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