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Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ APSU students’ animated short film Nightcrawling was featured at the Nashville Film Festival from Sept. 18 to 24. The film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two cryptids—Bigfoot and the Fresno Nightcrawler—and is now available for online viewing. ClarksvilleNow.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Head Start administrators in Clarksville warned that if the federal shutdown continues past Nov 1, 267 childcare slots will lose funding—56 staff will be furloughed, putting many low-income children at risk of losing essential care and meals, while officials explore options to secure short-term funding. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Austin Peay State University announced it will cover tuition for military spouses whose MyCAA funding was delayed or rejected due to the government shutdown, ensuring these students can continue fall classes while funding is pending. APSU officials will work directly with affected students to verify tuition approvals. ClarksvilleNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This October and November, the Tennessee Department of Health is running the Pink & Pearl Campaign to help people catch breast and lung cancer early by promoting routine screenings and reducing risk factors. On November 7, Tennesseans can show support by wearing pink and pearls — a reminder to seek care and stay informed. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at 3:00 p.m., the No. 23-ranked APSU Govs host North Alabama at Fortera Stadium for their 80th Homecoming football game in a United Athletic Conference contest—seeking to build on a strong home record. The team, coming off a bye week, aims to extend its winning streak while the Lions try to break a road losing trend. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Clarksville Wildcats beat the Henry County Patriots 3—0 at Hilda J. Richardson Field on Thursday as three second-half goals helped secure their Region 7-3A championship title. They will face Houston High in a sub-state match on Saturday. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Austin Peay State University kicked off its basketball season Thursday evening at the Hangar event held at the Millan Aviation Hangar at Clarksville Regional Airport—where Interim Athletics Director Jordan Harmon and coaches introduced both teams and thanked sponsors and community leaders for their support. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ After losing to Science Hill earlier in the week, the Clarksville High Wildcats won three straight matches in two days to finish third in the TSSAA Class 3A state tournament. The team beat Siegel High and Blackman before rallying from a two-set deficit against Arlington Tigers—winning the final two sets 25-23 and 15-10. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The No. 17 Tennessee Vols travel to Kroger Field in Lexington today for a rivalry game against the Kentucky Wildcats at 7:45 p.m. ET—both teams look to rebound after recent losses and the Volunteers aim to extend their winning streak. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The APSU men's tennis team earned a win on Friday at the ITA Conference Invitational Championship in Jacksonville as Vincent Lu defeated Joao Barreto in a double tiebreaker match— the team will continue play this weekend. Clarksville Online
- ➤ After a scoreless draw at Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, the APSU Govs will face Bellarmine today at 1:00 p.m. CT at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium in Louisville—where a win could help keep Bellarmine out of postseason play and mark head coach Kim McGowan's 50th career victory. Clarksville Online
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Little Picasso Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through art, music, and play tailored for preschoolers.
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Paint N Sip Workshop
5-7 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Cost includes supplies — Sip some wine while painting a masterpiece in a creative atmosphere.
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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.
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The Awakening Tour with Skillet, Jeremy Camp, and We Are Messengers
7-8:30 p.m. — F&M Bank Clarksville - Downtown — Tickets required — Experience a transformative night of powerful music and inspiring messages.
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