Good morning, Clarksville.

Local animal shelters in Clarksville are featuring pets ready for adoption this week—rescues offer dogs such as Twizzler and GeeGee along with several cats from various shelters.

Residents are encouraged to visit facilities and contact these organizations for details on fostering, adoption requirements, and donation opportunities.

The Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club and the Customs House Museum announced a Rotary Christmas Extravaganza to kick off the holiday season with dazzling trees and festive wreaths.

The Holiday Soirée will begin on Nov. 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Customs House Museum—guests can vote for their favorite display and place $5 bids to support local causes.

Lt. Chris Williams was honored as WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day on Monday, October 27 for coordinating the city's school patrol employees and showing kindness—he received flowers from Jenny Harrison and the family at Rion Flowers Coffee and Gifts at 117 S.

Academy Street.

Austin Peay State University will honor four veterans inducted into the Governors Military Hall of Fame on November 7 at the Morgan University Center ballroom—this reception and dinner will recognize their military service and leadership within the APSU community.

The event, established in 2022, is part of a series that also includes recognition at the Governors football game on November 8.

Austin Peay State University announced it will cover MyCAA tuition costs for military spouses whose funding has been delayed due to the government shutdown—ensuring these students can continue their fall classes.

APSU will work with affected students individually to support military families during this time.

Replant Clarksville, a nonprofit modeled after Trees Atlanta, is planning to boost native tree cover by planting 300 trees at six local schools with support from businesses, government, nonprofits and citizens.

The group noted that Clarksville’s current tree cover is 29.8% and it aims to plant 1,000 trees in 2026 and 2,000 in 2027—official plans are under final review— to help cool the urban heat island effect.

Today at 10:00 p.m., the Clarksville Gas and Water Department will shut off water on Emory Street and Clark Street for valve maintenance — workers will intermittently turn off service and low water pressure may affect nearby areas until work ends at 2:00 a.m. tomorrow, as the project prepares for a future valve replacement to be scheduled later.

Clarksville Transit System will host a Transit Center Relocation Community Open House on November 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the CDE Lightband Office — Lisenbee Conference Room, 2021 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard — where residents can learn about preliminary site plans and offer feedback on moving the current transit center from 200 Legion Street after nine years of study.

Voting for the Leaf-Chronicle’s athlete of the week poll is open until Oct.

30 at 2 p.m.—voters in Clarksville can choose from combined boys and girls nominees based on standout performances in football, cross-country and soccer from Oct. 20–26.

The Titans traded their nickelback Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday in a deal that sent a sixth-round pick — for a conditional fifth-round pick — to the Rams.

He played in all eight games this season with 33 tackles and one interception as his move marks the end of his three-season run with the Titans.

APSU Athletics announced promotions for its men's basketball season—offering an exhibition game today at 7:00 p.m. at Gary Mathews Court at F&M Bank Arena—and will open on Monday with a contest against Bryan as more themed events are planned throughout the season.

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.