Good morning, Clarksville.

The Tennessee Health Department released its September restaurant inspection scores in Clarksville, with local restaurants like Kelly’s at Swan Lake scoring 93 and Momo Korean BBQ scoring 61.

Some eateries with scores below 80 received expanded reports and one was closed for an imminent health hazard—officials provided education and corrective actions during the inspections.

Michelle Lockhart, a Clarksville woman battling stage 4 cancer, could lose her SNAP benefits next month as she now lives on reduced disability income — an amount far below what she previously earned — which may leave her unable to afford the protein foods needed to support her treatment. Without these benefits, her ability to secure essential nutrition becomes even more challenging as she continues her care.

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission approved a certificate of need for a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital at the Ascension Saint Thomas campus in Sango — the project, a partnership between Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, will begin construction in 2026 and open in 2028 to offer specialized care for recovery from serious conditions.

APSU held a ribbon cutting on Saturday for the Karen Edwards Indoor Golf Facility, a 2,500 square-foot practice space featuring golf simulators, Trackman systems, putting greens, chipping area & lounge on the third floor of the Winfield Dunn Center.

The new facility honors Karen Edwards and supports the university's men's & women's golf programs by offering year-round practice opportunities.

Austin Peay State University men's basketball will host an exhibition game against Middle Tennessee on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. at F and M Bank Arena in Clarksville.

The game will serve as their final tune-up before the 95th season + it will be streamed on ESPN+.

The TSSAA prepares for Week 11 of Tennessee high school football as most games will take place on Oct.

30 — marking a tight race toward the playoffs — with matchups set across East, Middle and West Tennessee. Several contests will stream live on NFHS Network.

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.

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.

PMP Certification Classroom Training in Clarksville, TN

9 AM – 5 PM — Clarksville Spaces Business Group — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with interactive training and real-world applications.