Good morning, Clarksville.

On Sept. 30, the Clarksville Police Department honored Officers Christopher Bush and Hunter Mead for rescuing Paula Bamford from a burning home on Skyview Circle, where she suffered minor injuries from smoke inhalation and burns.

On Monday, Oct. 5, the Clarksville Arts and Heritage Council unveiled a beautification project for the Crossland Avenue trestle near Valleybrook Park with photo panels and a QR code to highlight local landmarks.

The project, begun by Leadership Clarksville Class of 2019 and led by David Smith, received grant funding.

Austin Peay State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Ride the Cyclone from Oct.

22 to 25 at the Mike and Sara Gotcher Theatre in Clarksville (tickets are free for students and pay what you can for others). A public discussion follows the Oct. 23 performance.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library hosts its 15th annual Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo on Nov.

7 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the main library on Pageant Lane, featuring a cosplay contest, tabletop gaming, character meet-and-greets, and Star Wars Science interactive exhibits.

Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM is hosting free Public Observatory Nights for families during fall break at the Coleman Tractor APSU Farm Powered by Kubota on Oct.

17 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m., with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Farmers in Middle Tennessee are battling a prolonged drought that forces them to rework irrigation and water management for their crops.

Bloomsbury Farm owner Lauren Palmer said new water-saving measures are being tested as the dry conditions challenge production.

More than 150,000 Tennessee beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% Social Security COLA in 2027 — increasing the average monthly check to $2,162.67; a recent survey found many believe the raise may not cover rising living costs.

Medicare changes starting Jan.

1 will affect more than 1.5 million Tennesseans, with Part D premiums and deductibles rising and programs like ACCESS and an online Diabetes Prevention Program introduced during open enrollment from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 to help manage chronic conditions.

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital earned the 2025 Zero Harm Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association + all inpatient nursing units reached zero health care-associated infections through enhanced nurse rounding and staff education.

Northeast quarterback Kayden Davis was named Player of the Week after throwing three touchdowns and recording a key 58-yard pass in a 42-6 win over Kenwood last Thursday night.

The Eagles will chase a playoff berth with wins on Oct. 23 or Oct. 30.

F and M Bank Arena will be turned into a dirt racing track for the AMA Partzilla Arenacross National Championship, which will bring visitors and boost local tourism.

Local hosts on Clarksville Conversations discussed how the event will support community growth.