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Clarksville
Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Christmas on the Cumberland event on Nov. 23 at McGregor Park, thousands of residents enjoyed handmade gift stalls, horse carriage rides, live performances, and a 15-minute drone show. The park's light display will run nightly until Jan. 2—though it will be turned off when weather is bad. ClarksvilleNow.com
- ➤ Living Word International Ministries-Clarksville Church will begin cooking at 5:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning to prepare and deliver hot meals to nearly 1,000 families across Montgomery County. The initiative started 15 years ago to ensure seniors and other community members receive a nourishing holiday meal and involves many volunteers+ local partners. The Leaf Chronicle
- ➤ The 2025 Bankin' Festival is taking place today at Run-A-Muck Outfitters in Adams with live music, food, and vendors supporting women’s and children’s charities. Organizer Dillon Jennings said the fifth-year event will feature four bands and raise funds for charities Judy’s Hope, Dream Factory of Clarksville and Young Lives. Clarksville Online
- ➤ Although the federal shutdown ended, Clarksville Area Urban Ministries is still meeting a sharp rise in local need for food, shelter and financial help after SNAP benefits paused—client numbers have more than doubled from 250 to 688 each month. The organization is coordinating with local partners and plans to open its emergency warming shelter after Thanksgiving while asking for essential food and clothing donations. ClarksvilleNow.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A University of Tennessee Extension study found that the cost of ingredients for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 has risen 10.5 percent to about $128.50, up from $116.26 last year. The survey—done from Oct. 16 to Nov. 1 across Tennessee—showed prices range from $103.16 at supercenters to $153.64 at conventional supermarkets. WKRN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Austin Peay State University named Dr. Chris Gentry as the College of STEM’s first professionalized associate dean, and he will manage college operations including student enrollment, faculty recruitment and accreditation processes starting January 1, 2026 — his appointment marks a shift to full-time leadership of college initiatives. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Education today announced key dates for the Education Freedom Scholarship Program’s second year. Renewal applications open December 9—new applications open January 13 and close January 30 for families seeking quality school choice. Clarksville Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Tennessee Lady Vols beat Coppin State 88-35 at Food City Center to earn their NCAA-best 1,500th win. Senior guard Nya Robertson tied her career best with 32 points by making a school record 10 three-pointers—this win was their fifth straight before they travel to UCLA on November 30th. Clarksville Online
- ➤ The No. 20 Tennessee men’s basketball team with a record of 5 to 0 faces Rutgers holding a 4 to 1 record at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas today at 12:00 p.m. CT—fans can watch the game on TNT and stream it on HBO Max. Clarksville Online
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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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