Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville hosts free fall break events for kids this week with a Star Wars marathon at Downtown Commons (Attack of the Clones films tonight), a magic show on Oct.

14, and nature plus craft activities at local centers.

Clarksville Parks and Recreation broke ground on Monday, Oct.

12 for the Bel-Aire Skatepark at 124 Marie Drive (funded by a grant from the community health foundation and Bikers Who Care) to provide a larger, safe space for skaters with completion set for April.

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce and Millan Enterprises will host Business After Hours at The Block at Millan on Thursday, Oct.

22 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at 303 Fairview Lane, offering local business leaders a chance to network and tour the new facility.

Horror writer Matt Schorr will host a book and comic signing on Oct.

31 at Rick’s Comic City in Clarksville. The event will feature his spooky stories and draw local fans.

APSU Trustee Brad Withrow honored the legacy of late Professor Wesley Fortner Jr. whose recovery from a car accident shaped his commitment to student success, and Withrow now supports APSU through board service and the Fortner Accounting Scholarship Endowment.

Week 9 of the TSSAA football season features high school games across the state this week.

The schedule shows matchups on Wednesday and Thursday (including several local schools) to help fans plan which games to watch.

Local firefighter and former bull rider Cory Rasch discussed his upcoming rodeo event, The Corey Rasch Invitational, on this week's episode of Clarksville Conversations with host Charlie Koon.

Rasch said his rodeo background (touring professionally) helps shape the event.

Clarksville Christian School added Chase Griffin as its strength and conditioning coach for the new football program.

He brings over 10 years of coaching experience (including work with major league players) and will help players build strength for Fall 2027 games.

Clarksville Christian School has partnered with Cardinal Grange Consulting to launch a nationwide search for its first head football coach for the inaugural Centurion Football season starting fall 2027.

The school expects to announce a hire by January 2027.