Good morning, Clarksville.

The Chamber announced several November events including a young professionals meeting on November 5 at Ajax Distributing at 330 Warfield Blvd—with guest speaker Ben Sterling—a networking event on November 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, a Veterans Day Breakfast on November 8 at APSU Morgan Center, a Women In Business event on November 14 at Tanglewood House and Business After Hours on November 20 at The Press. The Chamber office will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day and on November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.

Leadership Clarksville hosted its first-ever alumni gathering at Yada Café where alumni engagement committee Co-Chairs Kimberly Wiggins + Cheryl Lankford introduced new director Michael Kasitz.

The event aimed to boost networking among graduates and support local growth.

The Captain William Edmiston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Flag Day celebration at United Methodist Church in Clarksville—nearly 100 guests attended a veterans wrapping ceremony where 14 veterans received hand-made quilts and retired community leaders Roberta Samuels and Dawn Wilcox were honored for their service. The luncheon was catered by Mission BBQ—harpist Patty Ritter performed as the event closed with a group picture showing support for military families and national service.

Austin Peay State University received a generous gift from John Chapman to create the Brunson-Chapman Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment—supporting full-time elementary education students at the Eriksson College of Education and honoring his parents.

To qualify, students must maintain a 2.75 GPA, enroll full time, and preference is given to Montgomery Central High School graduates from Montgomery County.

The Hankook & Company ES America battery plant in Clarksville exceeded lead discharge limits from June through September and has introduced corrective measures—partnering with local authorities to upgrade its wastewater system.

The plant reported compliance in October—showing its efforts to meet environmental regulations.

AAA warned Tennessee homeowners that fire pits can lead to costly property damage and injuries if used carelessly, urging them to check their insurance and follow clear safety steps—such as using spark screens, keeping fires low, and maintaining safe distances from structures.

The Tennessee Titans lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 27—20 on November 2 — rookie Chimere Dike returned a punt for a touchdown, the first for the franchise since 2012, while the offense failed to convert third downs and score.

The defense recorded six sacks but could not stop a late 99‐yard drive that sealed the loss.

Today, the No.18 Tennessee Vols men’s basketball team opens its 2025-26 season against the Mercer Bears at Food City Center in Knoxville at 6:00pm CT—with fans able to stream the game on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.

Austin Peay State University women’s basketball begins its season today at 5:00 p.m. when they host Sewanee at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville — marking coach Brittany Young’s fifth year.

The Governors feature returners, transfers, and freshmen ready to compete.

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.