Good morning, Clarksville.

Best of Clarksville 2026 returns October 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Governor’s Square Mall, where local businesses will be celebrated and voters vote for award winners.

Ticket proceeds benefit nonprofits (Montgomery County Angel Fund, F.U.E.L. Ministries and Armed Services YMCA at Fort Campbell) in this annual gathering.

The Friends of the Library will host a used book sale at the Public Library Oct.

22-25 with most items priced at $1; members preview on Oct. 22, public sales are on Oct. 23-24, and a bag sale is on Oct. 25—proceeds benefit library programs.

Austin Peay Athletics and Visit Clarksville have formed a historic five-year partnership — making Visit Clarksville the official hometown partner — that connects campus sports with local tourism ahead of today’s Fortera Stadium football game.

NAPA will open its new store in Clarksville on Oct.

10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2589 Old Russellville Pike — the event features a bounce house, free lunch from noon to 1 p.m., 20% off filters, wipers and oil, and a chance to win a television.

New York Butcher Shoppe will open a second location on Trenton Road by March after debuting on Madison Street over a year ago, as it aims to grow to three shops to meet local demand; the new location will offer Angus beef, premium groceries, and craft sodas (with outdoor seating).

The WWII ship LST-325, which served at D-Day, now tours Middle Tennessee this fall — after leaving Hendersonville, it visits River Bluff Park in Ashland City until Oct.

6 and then stops at McGregor Park in Clarksville until Oct. 12.

APSU will host the Governors Circle Alumni Awards on Friday, Oct.

2 at Morgan University Center with a reception at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.—winners will also be honored during the Homecoming football game on Oct. 3.

Clarksville City Council will vote on Thursday, Oct.

1 on an interlocal agreement to backstop the $65 million Performing Arts Center project at the dilapidated Roxy building. If the agreement is not approved, the project will stall and the building will revert to city ownership—leaving its future uncertain.

On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Millan Foundation, Blood Assurance and APSU partners will host the Give Back, Give Blood drive from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the APSU Health Professions Building (Rooms 100 and 102) on 341 Eighth Street to help local hospitals obtain the donated blood they need.

Montgomery County is offering $250,000 in opioid settlement grants to local nonprofits for addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Eligible organizations must apply by 4 p.m. Nov. 2 and follow state guidelines.

APSU Athletics presents the game day guide for the contest between UT Martin and the Governors at Fortera Stadium today.

Fans can tailgate starting at 8:00 a.m. with free food and beer (for legal age only) before gates open one hour before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff.

Northeast Eagles bounced back from an early season setback with a 23 to 14 win over Lawson on Friday, and head coach Deonte Weston said the win boosts their push for their first playoff berth since 2022 as they prepare for a matchup with Mt. Juliet.

Kenwood secured a crucial 27-6 win over Northwest on Friday night in a must-win Region 7-5A matchup, improving its record to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the region; coach (Jarhett Snead) said they plan to build on last season’s playoff appearance ahead of an Oct.

8 game against Northeast.