Good morning, Clarksville.

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will host BBQ Fest Across the River at RichEllen Park on Oct.

9-10 with live music, games, food trucks and family activities. Presented by First Federal Bank, the free event features a cookoff, kids zone and new cornhole tournament plus a tribute to Don.

Sugar Creek Baptist Church hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash at Dotsonville Community Center and provided 480 backpacks—along with school supplies, Bibles, books, and food—to local families as students prepared for the new school year.

Toys ‘R’ Us is returning to Clarksville with a new store inside Governor’s Square Mall, set to open in October and ready for Christmas shoppers — it will occupy 7,200 sqft in the Belk concourse.

The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center has announced a busy October with exhibits covering historic figures and modern art plus family programs including storytime, art walk, and a blood drive.

Events run from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 in various galleries and outdoor venues across Clarksville.

Clarksville Gas and Water Department turned off water on Fourth Street from Main to Franklin for leak repair—motorists should use detour signs and expect low water pressure nearby until repairs finish around 2:30 p.m. today.

Tennessee banned kratom after concerns about its dangers (gas station heroin).

An investigation into the deaths of two Mississippi college students has renewed focus on the substance already outlawed in the state.

Between Aug. 1 and 31, the Tennessee Department of Health inspected several local restaurants and flagged 10 in Montgomery County that scored below 80 due to unsanitary practices — from improper food storage to poor hygiene.

Follow-up inspections have since raised scores to between 89 and 96 to help ensure safer dining.

Kirkwood girls soccer clinched its first District 13-3A title with a 14-0 win over Northeast on Tuesday night, finishing an undefeated district season.

Junior Ellie Shires led the Cobras with 11 goals and seven assists as the team now prepares for postseason play.

The Tennessee Vols (currently 3-0) will face Texas on Saturday, Sept.

26 as they try to break a six-game losing streak against ranked teams. Sports analysts say the matchup adds extra pressure amid shifting SEC challenges.

Graduate defensive lineman Malik Denkins earned TSWA Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept.

22 after posting 4.5 tackles for loss + 8 tackles, including a key fourth-quarter sack, against West Florida in Pensacola.