Good morning, Clarksville.

This week, Clarksville Online highlights pets available for adoption through local rescues, including dogs and cats from Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (now at 437 Jordan Road).

Local families can contact the rescues for details on fostering or adopting these animals.

The library is starting a busy series of events today with fall gardening at Makerspace and a DIY earrings workshop at North Branch.

Upcoming events include Book Club, tech help, Tai Chi, blood donation and a program for adults with special needs.

Silvi Mize of Need Something Framed & More creates custom military frames that capture service history with quality craftsmanship.

Her studio (574 Briarwood Drive) has earned Main Street Awards and remains a favorite among military members in Clarksville.

The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council is now accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement Awards, recognizing local contributions in arts and heritage.

Eligible nominations must be submitted by residents, businesses, or organizations by Friday, Oct. 9 (self-nominations are not accepted).

Award-winning author Destiny O.

Birdsong will present a free public reading and book signing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Art + Design Room 120 at APSU — a Q&A session will follow and signed books will be available immediately before and after the event.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library hosts free teen programs (gaming, board games, mindfulness and craft sessions) from Monday, Sept.

14 to Monday, Sept. 21 at the Loft and North Branch, giving teens a chance to connect, learn skills and have fun.

DOJ agreed to pay $11 million to a Fort Campbell family after their daughter suffered a severe brain injury during delivery at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.

The settlement includes $6.5 million upfront plus annuity payments and was executed on Aug. 24 following a trial in April.

TBI warned Clarksville shoppers and store owners that products marked 'Cat’s Claw' may contain MGM-15, a compound derived from kratom that is illegal in Tennessee — consumers should verify purchases before buying.

Clarksville Gas and Water Department will replace a water valve on Lexington Drive at 8:00 a.m. today, causing low water pressure and closure of Lexington Drive between East Bel Air Boulevard and Yorktown Road and of Yorktown Road between Lexington Drive and Concord Drive (detours include Taft Drive, Donelson Drive, and Brandywine Drive) with services restored by about 4:00 p.m.

The APSU women’s golf team is one shot behind the leader after 36 holes at The Velvet and will tee off for the final round at 8:15 a.m. today (paired with West Florida and West Georgia).

The Nashville Kats clinched the 2026 Arena Crown in Clarksville with an 11-1 season and wins against the Michigan Arsenal & Albany Firebirds at F&M Bank Arena.

Fans celebrated the thrilling victory and inquired about next season's tickets.

The poll for The Leaf-Chronicle Boys Athlete of the Week is open for Clarksville area high school football players’ performance from Sept.

7-12. Votes close at noon on Sept. 17 and nominees include Malosi Laban, Darius Howard, Memphis Goodwin, Caiden Landers and Ahvare Galbreath.

Two undefeated Montgomery County football teams face tough Week 5 matchups this weekend, with West Creek on a short week and Kirkwood seeking a revenge win against East Robertson.

Other local teams, including Montgomery Central and Clarksville, face challenging games (regional rankings show rising competition).