Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local church hosted a prayer vigil as community members gathered to heal and mourn after a Friday explosion that took many lives & left several still unaccounted for. WSMV 4
- ➤ Charlie Koon hosted Clarksville Conversations this week and spoke with Jay Albertia and Britney Campbell about Progressive Directions Inc.—a nonprofit that aids individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Middle and West Tennessee. They also discussed the upcoming Legends Bank’s Game Changer Clay Shoot charity event that will support the organization. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Rocky Horror Show will open at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct 17 at the Roxy Regional Theatre—marking its 13th annual run with live rock music and audience participation for mature viewers. Tickets cost $35 and special $5 rush tickets will be available for the Halloween midnight performance. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ APSU professor LeAnn Wills published a study that shows many rural school counselors work with heavy caseloads while also serving as the only mental health help in their communities. The research shows that programs made for big cities do not fit rural needs—prompting her to plan more tailored support. Clarksville Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mental Health America’s report (2024 data) showed that Tennessee had a high number of adults and young people suffering mental illness but low rates of care, with over 1.4 million adults affected and many facing cost barriers. State officials and local groups took steps (including relaunching a behavioral health scholarship and starting construction of new facilities in Murfreesboro and Inglewood) to address these challenges. WKRN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local runners will take part in the second annual Clarksville Half Marathon, 5K, and 1-Mile Race on November 1 with the start and finish line set on Franklin Street near Public Square. The event, presented by Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee and supported by local partners, offers five races with chip-timed courses and prize money awards — over 750 runners have registered. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ APSU volleyball team lost 3-0 to North Florida Saturday at the Winfield Dunn Center—North Florida won all three sets, and the Govs will face Stetson on October 17th in Florida. Clarksville Online
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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.
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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.
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Little Picasso Workshop
10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage in art, music, and sensory play designed for preschoolers.
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Trunk or Treat in the Silo Park
6-9 p.m. — Old Glory Distilling Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event with candy, live music, and fall beverages.
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Little Picasso Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through art, music, and play tailored for preschoolers.
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Paint N Sip Workshop
5-7 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Cost includes supplies — Sip some wine while painting a masterpiece in a creative atmosphere.
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