Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville's Bikers Who Care held the 44th Annual Leslie W.

Watson Memorial Toy Run where riders delivered Christmas toys to families in need. Riders gathered at Budweiser of Clarksville (arriving before 11:00 a.m.) and took a circuitous route ending at Appleton Harley Davidson where Santa led the ride (joined by Mia Golden) amid live music and food trucks.

The Child Advocacy Center is planning its (Secret Santa) initiative to help children facing tough times have a brighter Christmas by accepting gift and cash donations while Presley Hosford recently discussed the (Darkness to Light) program at a conference in Nashville.

Last Saturday evening, The Awakening Tour filled F&M Bank Arena with a sold-out crowd as Skillet, Jeremy Camp + We Are Messengers delivered a mix of Christian rock and worship songs that thrilled downtown Clarksville fans.

A University of Tennessee Extension study shows that Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 10 will cost $128.50—10.5% more than last year & turkey prices have risen as a bird flu outbreak killed over two million birds.

County educators surveyed prices for 22 key ingredients from Oct. 16 to Nov. 1 to compile the data.

Tennessee gas prices fell four cents ahead of Thanksgiving travel week, with the state’s average now at $2.64 per gallon+the price is one penny higher than last month but seven cents lower than at last Thanksgiving.

In Clarksville, prices hit the lowest rate at $2.55 per gallon+making it the most affordable metro market.

Austin Peay State University is raising funds for 17 campus projects until Dec 2 as part of its GOVing Tuesday 2025 campaign that supports academics, athletics and student services—donors can choose projects from technology upgrades to student safety improvements.

Students from Austin Peay State University College of Arts and Letters received CECA Transformative Student Experience Grants and used the support to work on projects like writing a historical novel in England, creating an original animation, and training in dance with Drum Corps International—each project providing hands-on experience in art, creative writing, music, and theatre and dance. The grants helped these students gain real-world skills that will prepare them for future creative opportunities.

Montgomery County Finance Director Cassie Wheeler is nearing the end of her breast cancer treatments as she works on the county’s annual budget at the Historic Montgomery County Courthouse.

She said her family and colleagues — who stepped up during her treatments — have given her strong support throughout her battle with stage 3B breast cancer.

The Tennessee men’s basketball team opened play at the Players Era Championship at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — scoring an 85-60 win over Rutgers Monday morning.

Senior guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored a career-best 32 points, and the team will face Houston today at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Montreze Smith Jr., a redshirt freshman linebacker at Austin Peay, was named one of 25 finalists for the 2025 Jerry Rice Award on Monday.

He is the first defensive player in school history to earn the honor—he recorded 74 tackles, 4 sacks, and 3 interceptions in his first season.

Voting for the top Clarksville area girls high school athlete for the week of Nov.

17th—23rd is now open and will run until Friday, Nov. 29th at 2 p.m. due to an extended voting period for Thanksgiving—candidates include Ivy Downs, Ellie Hankemeier, Lauren Hassell, Jaelyn Newman, Sicily Robinson, Kylee Smith, and Sarai Townsend.

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.

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