Good morning, Clarksville.

Marie Tillman passed the gavel to Jane Loggins at the DAR Flag Day Celebration held in Clarksville, where new administration members were sworn in.

The event coincided with the America 250 Celebration and honored local veterans with Quilts of Valor while serving food from Mission BBQ and Olive Garden.

Best of Clarksville 2026 will be held Thursday, Oct.

1 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Governor’s Square Mall, featuring local businesses, fun giveaways, and charity support for animal welfare, childhood hunger, and military families (advance tickets are $10 and children 12 and under get in free).

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is offering a range of adult programs, from Tai Chi and tech classes on Oct.

5 to a genealogy class on Oct. 10, at North Branch and other local spaces. Residents can register to learn new skills and connect with neighbors.

APSU alumnus Larry Carroll donated to launch the Carroll Entrepreneurship Center at The Press, 211 S.

Second Street. The center will offer programming to APSU students and local entrepreneurs over the next five years to boost innovation in the region.

The fifth annual South of the River Art Tour took place Saturday in Clarksville, starting at Montgomery Central Elementary School where local artists showed their work and led hands-on classes.

Organizers plan to adjust the schedule for next year given strong community turnout.

Austin Peay State University will honor six distinguished alumni with the Governors Circle Alumni Awards on Friday, Oct.

2 at 5:00 p.m. (Morgan University Center) and winners will be recognized during Homecoming on Oct. 3, showcasing achievements in biomanufacturing, banking, healthcare, education and public service.

Montgomery County Juvenile Court and Austin Peay State University launched a scholarship for graduates of the 20/10 Mentorship Program to help justice-involved youth access higher education.

A kickoff breakfast was held today at the Montgomery County Courts Complex where 26 donors pledged over $110,000 to support four endowed scholarships.

Clarksville teacher Johanna (Jo) Gibson was surprised in class to be named one of 10 statewide winners of the Tennessee Early Educator Awards.

She received a $1,000 cash prize and celebrated with her colleagues and students.

Beginning Oct. 1, Tennessee SNAP recipients will receive a small cost-of-living increase—families of three gain $23 and individuals get $8—while state rules require covering 75% of program costs, which may strain funds for local services supporting over 600,000 users.

Clarksville Gas and Water has shut off water service on Blakemore Drive (affecting Briarwood Subdivision roads) to repair a water main leak.

The southbound lane from Briarwood Drive to Provo Drive is closed until 3:00 p.m., and low water pressure may occur in the area.

Kirkwood quarterback Miles Reding earned Player of the Week honors after throwing for 292 yards with five touchdowns in the Cobras’ 38-6 win against Dickson County on Friday.

The senior led his team to its biggest win of the season.

Local football predictions for Week 7 in Montgomery County include matchups with teams such as Clarksville Wildcats, Rossview Hawks and Montgomery Central Indians returning after a bye, while playoff spots will be decided in coming weeks as regional wins shape standings.