Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
Good morning, Clarksville.
Bikers Who Care is hosting its 13th Annual Bubba Langford Memorial Poker Run today to raise funds for children and honor Bubba, who was a beloved friend to many.
Nearly 100 riders will travel to a friend's place in Dover and then return to the clubhouse to enjoy live music, hot food, and cold beer.
The City of Clarksville is helping residents affected by the shutdown—providing updates on food pantries and meal programs for military families and furloughed federal workers who may miss SNAP benefits.
Local nonprofits and faith groups are also joining to make sure no family goes hungry.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will acquire full ownership of Tennova hospital by early next year, expanding Clarksville's healthcare system from one for-profit hospital with a damaged reputation to three well-regarded facilities — TriStar Health and Ascension Saint Thomas remain on schedule to build new hospitals opening in 2028.
A new ranking shows NBA player Oscar Robertson leads with 26,710 career points—while Clarksville’s Trenton Hassell is also listed—from a study of Tennessee-born scorers.
The ranking considered players with at least 500 points and is part of a data automation series using information from Basketball-Reference.com—updated October 29.
Former professional bull rider Cory Rasch from Clarksville will host a sanctioned bull riding event at the F&M Bank Arena on November 8—he was interviewed by Charlie Koon on Clarksville Conversations to discuss his career and the event planning.
Henry County Patriots won the Region 7-5A football championship at Henry County High School on Friday in a close shootout that ended with a last-second interception+ they built an early lead to stop Kirkwood's comeback.
Kirkwood ended the regular season with an 8-2 record+ they will play at home next week against the Brighton Cardinals.
Austin Peay State University's volleyball team lost 3—1 to Eastern Kentucky on Saturday after winning the first set but falling behind in the next three sets.
The team will return home on November 7 for Military Appreciation Night against Central Arkansas at the Winfield Dunn Center.
The No. 22-ranked APSU football team lost 33-17 to Southern Utah on Saturday at Eccles Coliseum—Southern Utah led from the start and held their advantage throughout the game.
APSU will play its next home game against Central Arkansas on November 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Fortera Stadium during Clarksville’s Salute to Service Day.
APSU men's basketball will open its 95th season in a game against Bryan tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at F and M Bank Arena in Clarksville—this contest is part of a doubleheader that starts with the women’s team hosting Sewanee at 5:00 p.m.
The Wildcats shut out Cane Ridge 37—0 in their final regular season game as five players scored and the team finished 8-2; they will host Independence in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs next week.
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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