Good morning, Clarksville.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is holding Alegría, a free event that celebrates Hispanic heritage on September 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Main Library—families can watch live shows, visit local booths, play bingo, and enjoy Hispanic food.

Eggs Up Grill opened on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville last month and serves all-morning breakfast from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Sunday—local partners also offer a community room and flexible work hours for single parents and students.

Authorities located 71-year-old Corlis Manuel—who was last seen near North Halifax Court—after a Silver Alert was issued on September 19; officials confirmed she is safe and thanked the community for their support.

The Tennessee Department of Education said the Education Freedom Scholarship Program reserved all 20,000 scholarships for the 2025-26 school year after getting 42,827 applications from families in 94 counties.

The program, established after Governor Bill Lee signed the law on February 12th, shows balanced interest from both qualifying and universal applicants + it will let students attend over 240 participating schools.

The 101st Airborne Division hosted a color casing ceremony at Fort Campbell this week in preparation for its deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border, where about 500 soldiers will take over the Joint Task Force headquarters role in early October.

The division also welcomed Col. Joseph Katz as its new deputy commanding officer for support—marking a key transition for the border mission.

TDOT began resurfacing I-24 in Montgomery County on September 20th and has set lane closures on several interstates and highways for milling, paving, and inspections; motorists in Clarksville are urged to drive carefully as crews work nightly and during the day across multiple counties—observe posted signs for updates.

The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency partners with TEMA and Lowe’s for Tune It Tuesday—an event to help local residents program NOAA Weather Radios—at Clarksville Lowe’s on Tuesday, September 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. TVA and TEMA will provide limited radios and free batteries while Lowe’s offers additional preparedness supplies.

David Woody Bartley delivered a talk on life preservation and hope to Fort Campbell soldiers in September 2025 during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—he urged military leaders to create deeper connections to support those struggling with mental health.

The Rossview Hawks and West Creek Coyotes football game was delayed by lightning on Friday night and will resume Monday at 6 p.m.—the teams hope to secure their first win of the season.

Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to an ankle injury—he will miss at least four games including today's contest against Indianapolis as the Titans adjust their roster with practice squad call-ups.

Today, the APSU Govs are hosting Eastern Kentucky for senior day at Morgan Brothers Field in Clarksville—after junior midfielder Vivian Burke ended the team’s seven-match scoreless drought on Thursday with a free kick—marking the 20th meeting between the two teams.

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar had a strong start, throwing two touchdown passes in the first four minutes and finishing 15-of-22 for 218 yards, three TDs and one interception in a 56—24 win over UAB.

He was replaced by backup Jake Merklinger in the third quarter after the Vols built a 49—10 lead.

Saturday morning, 176 Junior ROTC cadets from 12 high schools gathered at Fortera Stadium for the APSU Raider Challenge hosted by Austin Peay's ROTC battalion (Governor’s Guard) to test teamwork and leadership.

Ravenwood High School won first place while Northeast and Montgomery Central placed second and third (after months of preparation).

On Friday, the East Robertson Indians played at Kirkwood High in Clarksville and won with a buzzer-beating touchdown after a lightning delay—ending a back-and-forth game with several lead changes.

Their win improved the Indians' record while Kirkwood could not retake control despite trading scores throughout the match.

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.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through art, storytelling, and music designed for preschoolers.

AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series

7-10 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Exciting racing action — Experience high-octane thrills as top riders battle on challenging dirt tracks.

Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series

7-10 p.m. — F&M Bank Clarksville - Downtown — Tickets required — Experience thrilling bar-to-bar racing at the Clarksville Round of the Arenacross Series.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage in art, music, and sensory play designed for preschoolers.