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Clarksville
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lasagna Love needs more volunteers as 481 Middle Tennessee families are waiting for home-cooked lasagnas and only 189 cooks are available—pushing average wait times to nearly two months. NewsChannel 5
- ➤ The YMCA of Montgomery County’s School Age Services team raised over 1,300 pounds of food for local families during Combat Hunger Month in a Manna Café food drive initiative—donations that will help fill pantries across Montgomery County. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Food pantries in Clarksville are struggling as the government shutdown and a lapse in SNAP benefits have led to a surge in demand—local groups report that shelves are emptying faster than donations can replace them with the holiday season nearing. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ This holiday guide outlines many events in Clarksville—from a Veterans Day parade on Nov. 8 to a New Year’s Eve Party at Downtown Commons, featuring fairs, concerts, markets and light displays. Local venues like Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, F&M Bank Arena and Roxy Regional Theatre will host activities that offer live music and festive treats—providing residents with ample opportunities to celebrate the season. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ National nonprofit Operation Homefront, supported by First Lady Maria Lee and the Tennessee Serves team, celebrated local military moms-to-be Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn. The Star-Spangled Babies baby shower hosted 25 pre-registered military parents and offered gifts, games, and parenting resources (a program that has helped over 21,000 military moms since 2008). ClarksvilleNow.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kroger opened its fourth and largest Clarksville store on Wednesday morning, drawing hundreds who enjoyed live music and giveaways — the 123,000-square-foot Marketplace offers a Starbucks, Murray’s Cheese, a fuel center and more. Guests received free breakfast coupons for the first 100 and could enter a raffle for free groceries while Kroger will donate $5,000 to Manna Café Ministries. ClarksvilleNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gateway Chamber Orchestra will perform Winterglow: A Baroque Celebration on November 23 at 4:00 p.m. at Madison Street United Methodist Church with pieces by Bach and Vivaldi and performances by the Gateway Chorale and Clarksville Children’s Chorus—music director Jacob Aaron Schnitzer says the event will usher in the holiday season. Clarksville Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BMW of Nashville has increased its partnership with Austin Peay State University to sponsor Veterans Week 2025 and support programs for military students and alumni. The company will fund events on November 7 at the Morgan University Center Plaza and on November 8 at Tailgate Alley—offering free food, live music and test drive opportunities while boosting university initiatives. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Dr. Edward W. Chester set up the Sr. Airman Gage Dean Chester Agriculture Endowment to honor his grandson, who died on July 26 serving in the Air Force. The endowment will provide two annual full-time scholarships for agriculture students at Austin Peay starting Fall — students must be sophomores, juniors or seniors with a GPA of 2.85 or above. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ The BLAZE Mentoring Program announced it will award $30K in scholarships to local students—intended to boost academic achievement and career readiness—while details on eligibility and the application process are expected soon. WSMV 4
- ➤ Austin Peay State University received two nominations for the 2025 Minnie awards—one for its radiologic sciences program and another for director Dr. Jennifer Thompson as Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator. Winners will be chosen by an expert panel in early November. ClarksvilleNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A resource fair for military families will be held at Ft. Campbell to provide useful services. The fair is planned in Christian County (KY) and Montgomery County (TN). WSMV 4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After making several trades this fall, the Tennessee Titans held nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft—deals with the Jets, Rams, and Ravens increased their assets, and a conditional pick may upgrade if its terms are met. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said the team traded cornerback Jarvis Brownlee to the Jets yesterday because his habits did not fit the team-first culture the Titans want—he explained the decision was meant to uphold strong standards in player development. The deal included a draft pick swap and has allowed Brownlee to take on a larger role in New York. The Leaf Chronicle
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Paint N Sip Workshop
5-7 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Cost includes supplies — Sip some wine while painting a masterpiece in a creative atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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White Claw Lounge Access: APSU vs Murray State
12-2 p.m. — F&M Bank Clarksville - Downtown — Enjoy the thrilling matchup of Murray State Racers vs. Austin Peay Governors women's basketball game.
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