Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of November.
Good morning, Clarksville.
A roundup of Clarksville's holiday events runs from Veterans Day through New Year's, including Christmas on the Cumberland (Nov.
21–Jan. 2 at McGregor Park), the drive-thru light show (Nov. 24–Jan. 2 at Clarksville Speedway), and downtown tree lighting, SpiritFest, and a lighted parade in early December.
The Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library is hosting five children's programs today, including Family Story Time at 10:00 a.m., Baby and Me at 10:00 a.m., craft sessions at 10:30 a.m., and Deputy on Duty Story Time at 5:00 p.m. (Main Library and North Branch).
Tweens can join library programs starting today with Tween Scene: STEAM Showdown at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Library Large Meeting Room.
The schedule continues with the Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo on Saturday, Nov. 7, seasonal crafts, and a North Branch Holiday Fest on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Tennessee's data center boom pushed TVA to approve a new rate (effective Oct.
1) charging new and expanding centers about 10% more plus a $1.5 million-per-megawatt capacity fee while residents near large campuses report noise, lost wildlife, and concerns over who will pay if AI demand falls.
Ascension Saint Thomas named Jake Golich its first president and CEO and launched an inaugural Community Advisory Board to guide development of a $148.5 million hospital and integrated health campus that broke ground in June near Highway 76 and Interstate 24 (44 beds initially; expandable to 132).
Clarksville Online published a creamy broccoli potato soup recipe that turns leftover mashed potatoes into a hearty, budget-friendly meal that serves four (yield: 4); it simmers broccoli and onion in broth, blends with evaporated milk and mashed potatoes, and tops servings with shredded cheddar.
APSU soccer lost 2-0 to Eastern Kentucky at Morgan Brothers Field on Sunday to finish the regular season, with goalkeeper Megan Waskiewicz making eight saves.
The Governors will face No. 2 Tarleton State in the UAC Championship on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Conway (Bill Stephens Soccer Complex).
Titans starting right guard J.C.
Latham suffered a finger injury and left the game on Nov. 1 at Paycor Stadium, and the team listed him as questionable to return after he was replaced in the third quarter (James Hudson III).
APSU women open the 2026-27 season today (6:00 p.m. CT) at Gore Arena in Buies Creek against Campbell in the teams' first meeting; Brittany Young returns for her sixth season as the Governors debut in the United Athletic Conference.
Austin Peay was picked to finish second in the United Athletic Conference preseason poll, and Rashaud Marshall (Preseason Player of the Year) and Zyree Collins earned Preseason All-UAC honors; the Govs open the 2026–27 season today against Lane College at home.
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