Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville Now invites residents and businesses to share photos and details of their best Christmas light displays in an ongoing contest open today—voters will choose the top residential entries once they are posted.

Montgomery County Government is also hosting a contest for holiday business displays with winners selected by public vote.

A registry for special needs residents was launched in Clarksville to improve assistance for local community members — proponents said the new program will better support those with special needs.

Montgomery County Parks and Recreation invites local businesses to show their holiday spirit in the 2nd annual Deck the County: Holiday Business Showdown by submitting festive displays online by December 11.

The top three winners will be announced and receive awards at Downtown Commons on December 22 at 6:00 p.m.—the best display wins a trophy and a digital ad run from January through March.

Saturday, Nov. 22, Clarksville will host three events—a Christmas on the Cumberland opening at McGregor Park with a lighted drone show and Holiday Market from 2-8 p.m., and The Awakening Tour at F&M Bank Arena at 7 p.m. with tickets starting at $35.

The Kirkwood Turkey Trot 5K begins at 10 a.m. at Kirkwood High School—pre-registration is available online to support local school programs.

Today, descendants, local leaders and members of heritage groups gathered at Riverview Cemetery—located on a hilltop—to re-dedicate the grave of Revolutionary War veteran Valentine Sevier and mark the 225th anniversary of his death.

Mayor Pro-Tem Brian Zacharias and County Historian Carolyn Stier Ferrell led remarks as a new headstone was unveiled to honor his pioneering legacy.

UT Extension research shows that preparing a classic Thanksgiving dinner to feed 10 will cost $128.50 in Tennessee—rising turkey prices linked to an avian flu outbreak have offset lower costs for dairy items—and shoppers found Walmart Supercenters offer the best deals while Food City is the most expensive.

Teresa Crosslin was sworn in as the District 3 School Board member on Monday but resigned after an anonymous call linked her to a past TV appearance—leading to political pressure.

After prayer, counsel, and reflection, she has now withdrawn her resignation and says she is ready to serve the schools and community.

The Tennessee Titans, holding a 1-9 record, will host the 7-3 Seattle Seahawks on November 23 at Nissan Stadium — with The Tennessean predicting a 31-14 win for Seattle — as the Seahawks are favored for their strong offense and defense while the Titans face a tough schedule.

APSU basketball will play today at 7:00 p.m. against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Reynolds Center in Tulsa as they end a five-game road trip after a loss at Ole Miss.

Collin Parker led the team with 18 points — the Governors split their last four road games and now prepare for their next home contest against Northern Illinois.

Jim'Miyah Branton and Anovia Sheals led the APSU Govs to a 68—54 win over Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena on Thursday— the team outrebounded their opponent 32—19 and will face Southern Illinois at 2:00 p.m. Sunday.

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.

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.