Good morning, Clarksville.

On October 11th, BBQ Fest Across the River took place at RichEllen Park where 20 teams competed in categories such as chicken, ribs, brisket and people’s choice—with Big James Kitchen winning the grand title and trifecta honor while local sponsors helped fund community programs.

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation hosted the fest with partners like F&M Bank and Hilltop Supermarket supporting local youth and community initiatives.

Downtown Clarksville has many parking spots but residents are confused about free hours and when to pay—local guides aim to clear the rules.

The city will dig up a flood basin near Industrial Park to fix a ground level problem—while a local expert named Ryan shares his odd tale of learning about babies and steak.

Eldridge Farms will host its Harvest Festival today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 4575 Saint Paul Road in Woodlawn—guests will pay $10 for entry (children 4 and under enter free) and enjoy food vendors, fall activities such as bounce houses, pumpkin painting, and a Barrel Train Ride Competition featuring art student-painted train cars along with a limited giveaway of pink t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Batson Nolan PLC announced that Ashley James passed the Tennessee Bar Exam and will join its Clarksville office as an Associate Attorney.

She joined the firm as a paralegal in 2021 and earned her law degree from the Nashville School of Law—her new role reflects a key step in her professional growth.

Twelve cadets from Austin Peay’s Army ROTC program earned the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Military Graduate honor — a record for the school — by showing strong grades, leadership, and fitness.

This milestone puts the Governor’s Guard among the top groups for officer training and sets the stage for future growth.

No. 11 Tennessee will face No. 6 Alabama today at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa with a kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC—this storied rivalry marks the 108th meeting between the two teams.

The Tennessee high school volleyball state tournament will begin on October 21 with double-elimination games for Classes A, AA and AAA at Siegel, Rockvale and Blackman, and the state championships will be held at MTSU’s Murphy Center on October 24—Division II semifinal matchups will be set after October 18 quarterfinals.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage in art, music, and sensory play designed for preschoolers.

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.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through art, music, and play tailored for preschoolers.

Paint N Sip Workshop

5-7 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Cost includes supplies — Sip some wine while painting a masterpiece in a creative atmosphere.

5th Annual Holiday Market

12-5 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Free entry — Explore local crafts, get festive decor, and capture memories with Santa at this cheerful holiday market.