Good morning, Clarksville.

Several festive Halloween events will be held in Clarksville for families in the coming days.

The schedule features a Fall Festival at Hilldale Baptist Church on Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m., Fright on Franklin along with a fall festival, two Trunk or Treat events on Oct. 25, and a Vampire Ball Halloween Party plus a Riverside Night Market on Oct. 31.

Greenwood Cemetery will host the Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 13 at 9 a.m. at its Veterans Memorial — a ceremony led by a Fort Campbell chaplain and the Color Guard where eight service members representing several military branches will present wreaths as volunteers, including scouts and local firefighters, assist in laying them.

At Governors Square Mall the 29th annual Best of Clarksville event brought thousands who enjoyed local food, live music, and booths while voting for top businesses.

Proceeds went to local nonprofits — including 3 Friends Animal Rescue, Nurture House, Judy’s Hope, and Legend’s Heroes — to support their missions.

APSU student Hailey Dorsey represented her college at the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism as one of 10 ambassadors—meeting industry leaders over three days to gain insight into the $31.7 billion tourism industry.

A generous donation from Bristol S.

Gannaway established the Richard E. and Bristol S. Gannaway Memorial Endowment for APSU students to honor two lifelong educators in Clarksville — Richard, a former APSU professor and board education member, and Bristol, a longtime cosmetology teacher at Clarksville High. Students must be full-time Montgomery County residents with at least 24 credit hours, a 2.5 GPA, and extracurricular participation to qualify for the renewable scholarship.

The APSU chapter of Phi Alpha Theta received the national Best Chapter Award in Division IV for the 2024-25 academic year — an honor for its strong mix of academic programs, community service, and campus outreach, as announced by Dr. Antonio Thompson in September.

Established in 1961, the chapter has a long record of excellence and continues to build close ties within Clarksville.

Faithful Friends Dementia Care launched at Real Life Church in Clarksville to give caregivers a break while people with mild to moderate dementia join engaging activities twice a week.

Nurse McClain Maiolo started the program after years in geriatrics and said sessions run for four hours with 15 participants — she hopes other local churches will soon host similar services.

The Clarksville High Wildcats lost three sets to Science Hill on Oct.

21 in the TSSAA volleyball quarterfinals—ending their state title run and sending them to the consolation bracket. The Wildcats will play tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.—competing for third place in the state tournament.

The TSSAA will set nine playoff brackets on Oct.

31 and start high school football playoffs on Nov. 7 using a new tiebreaker system and updated Division I format that changes team matchups. The revised system will mix runners-up and third-place finishers into fresh pods to delay rematches until the semifinals — increasing travel for teams.

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.