Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
Good morning, Clarksville.
The Clarksville Police remind drivers and trick-or-treaters to use reflective costumes and slow down during Halloween today.
Officers will patrol neighborhoods from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to help keep children safe—ensuring everyone enjoys the evening calmly.
Families in Clarksville will have Halloween fun this weekend as BWC hosts a Haunted Car Wash at Screaming Eagle Express Car Wash on multiple evenings—while The Rocky Horror Show returns at Roxy Regional Theatre with wild audience participation and trick-or-treating is free tonight in local neighborhoods. The weekend also features the annual Clarksville Half Marathon & 5K in downtown starting at 7 a.m. Saturday with registration now open for runners.
The Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club and Customs House Museum are hosting the Rotary Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov.
15 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the museum, where guests will enjoy seasonal sips and bites and view decorated trees and wreaths—donated by local supporters—to benefit community projects while voting and bidding run until Nov. 20.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced on Thursday that it bought 80% of Tennova Healthcare and its local businesses for $600 million—an acquisition that includes its 270-bed hospital in Clarksville—with finalization expected early next year.
Austin Peay State University’s Zone 3 Press will host Berkshire Prize-winning poet Jenny Molberg for a free public reading and book signing at 7 p.m. on Nov.
13 in Art — Design Room 120.
Four people have applied to fill the District 3 school board seat in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System after Herbert Nelson resigned on Aug.
26 — the candidates are Darryl D. Anderson, Teresa Crosslin, Michelle James, and Kathryn Texidor. The Montgomery County Commission will vote for a candidate on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the County Courthouse Commission Chambers to serve until August 2026.
The Tennessee Treasury Department announced that the state holds $1.3 billion in unclaimed property but residents must search for their funds through the online portal—money is not automatically returned.
The department is studying other states’ systems to improve the process—changes are expected after review.
Local government officials from southwestern KY and Montgomery County, in partnership with the Christian County Military Affairs Committee, have announced four Emergency Resource Fairs to support Fort Campbell soldiers, their families, and federal employees impacted by the ongoing shutdown. The fairs will be held on November 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th in Oak Grove and Clarksville—expected to assist up to 10,000 families.
Gov. Bill Lee announced FeedTN—a fast help tool for Tennesseans at risk of losing SNAP if the government shutdown continues through November 1—and said it will link residents to food support and local aid.
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.
Clarksville Anime-Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Quality Inn Exit 4 — $20 — Celebrate anime and pop culture at Tennessee's premier convention for fans and collectors.
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