Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Clarksville.
🏘️ Community
Montgomery County received a 230-acre donation from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation for the new Matlock Park near 3150 Matlock Road, featuring a lake and greenway connector.
Pending November Commission approval, planning and design work will start to create outdoor spaces for walking, fishing and kayaking.
Montgomery County Parks & Recreation is hosting its second annual BBQ Fest Across the River at RichEllen Park with food trucks, live music and a People’s Choice BBQ competition starting tonight and continuing tomorrow.
Families can enjoy a free Family Zone with games while awards are announced at 2 p.m.
Clarksville broke ground on a new all-wheels skatepark at the former Bel-Aire pool site at 124 Marie Drive on Oct.
12; partners Bikers Who Care and the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation say the facility will open in April 2027 and be larger than the park at Heritage Park.
Families can enjoy free events this weekend.
Motorcycle races run at F&M Bank Arena today and Saturday – a Star Wars marathon plays at Downtown Commons at 6 p.m. today with Empire Strikes Back and tomorrow with Return of the Jedi; a library party and trunk-or-treat also occur.
🎓 Education
UT/TSU Extension expert Anthony Tuggle joined host Bryan Barrett to share fall lawn care tips that include dethatching, proper mowing, and irrigation for preserving turf grass in local yards.
He advised residents to conduct affordable soil testing and plant cool-season vegetables to enhance their landscapes.
🌲 Environment
Replant Clarksville has been awarded a $20,000 matching grant by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
The grant will expand 2026-27 planting plans in the Kirkwood area and add a new project at Stokes Park + New Providence Middle School in early 2027.
🏛️ Government
Clarksville Gas and Water turned off service on Arkadelphia Drive at 300-405 for water main leak repairs — low water pressure may affect nearby homes; service will be restored by about 5:30 p.m.
🏈 Sports
After suffering its first FCS loss by a touchdown to Tarleton State last weekend, Austin Peay dropped three spots in the polls but remains in the top 15.
The Govs will head to Georgia this weekend to face the West Georgia Wolves.
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