Good morning, Clarksville.

On Oct. 1, the 30th Annual Best of Clarksville event took place at Governor’s Square Mall from 5:00pm to 8:00pm—uniting locals with live entertainment, giveaways, and charity support for the Montgomery County Angel Fund, F.U.E.L.

Ministries, and the Armed Services YMCA at Fort Campbell.

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

9 from 5–9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., featuring live music, food trucks, a BBQ contest, People’s Choice tasting, and a cornhole tournament to benefit local youth programs.

On Wednesday, the Industrial Development Board sided with state and local guidance by ruling that Hankook Tire’s consumable raw materials are taxable under its PILOT agreement—this means Montgomery County could see up to $800,000 in tax revenue from future phases—and Hankook may appeal the decision.

APSU’s Department of Art + Design will host former DreamWorks animator Tim Johnson for a free Zoom lecture, 'Your Left Brain is a Nag,' on Oct.

7 at 4:00 p.m. in Heydel Hall, Art + Design Room 120, where he will share insights from his 45-year career in animation.

Clarksville hosts free weekend events: Artsville Fest at Downtown Commons (215 Legion St) Saturday, Oct.

3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., APSU Homecoming Parade at campus at 11 a.m., Port Royal Oktoberfest in Adams from 4 to 7 p.m., and a Home Show at F&M Bank Arena.

APSU alumna Tammy Cunningham has established the Tom Cunningham Family Endowment for business students.

Rising juniors and seniors with a 2.75 GPA from Montgomery County high schools can apply for the one-year award (honoring her late husband Tom), which supports local business leadership.

Preschool teacher Jo Gibson at Foundations Academy in Clarksville was named one of 10 statewide winners of the Tennessee Early Educator Award Monday, Sept.

28 at her school — she earned a $1,000 cash prize, a trip to Nashville, and a shopping spree at Lakeshore Learning.

BBB of the Mid-South warned homeowners on Oct.

1 (yesterday) that a California-based company falsely promised mortgage relief under the CARES Act and charged fees without a written loan modification, urging consumers to verify offers carefully before paying upfront fees. It advises checking all details to prevent worsening financial trouble.

The Clarksville Gas and Water Department will suspend water service on Pine Mountain Road on Friday, Oct.

9 at 8:00 a.m. for a valve replacement, and low water pressure is expected in several nearby areas until service is restored around 4:00 p.m.

Austin Peay, the No. 9 team, will host the New Haven Chargers at 4 p.m. Saturday at Fortera Stadium (for Homecoming) after a win over UT Martin, as the Governors seek to extend their momentum against a 1-4 Chargers led by coach Mark Powell.

The Clarksville Wildcats secured their fifth straight win with a 31-12 victory over Siegel on Oct.

1 during a homecoming game, led by Ahvare Galbreath who exceeded 1,000 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns, and they now prepare for a road game in Shelbyville before their bye week.

Rossview and Montgomery Central will play in Class 5A for the cycle from 2027 to 2029 under TSSAA rules.

Montgomery Central coach Wyatt Page said the team will not appeal the decision and schools have until Oct. 2 to request reclassification.

APSU Athletics and Altra Federal Credit Union announced a multi year sponsorship that will add the credit union patch to both men's and women's basketball uniforms starting with the 2026-27 season.

The deal supports student financial education and strengthens community ties in Clarksville.