Good morning, Clarksville.

Clarksville Online extended warm Thanksgiving wishes to readers, neighbors and local volunteers in Clarksville-Montgomery County and Fort Campbell, thanking them for their support and honoring service members of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

Tennesseans are lining up outside stores today for Black Friday shopping as major retailers like Walmart and Home Depot open at 6 a.m. Shoppers are projected to spend an average of $542 over the five-day period—showing strong holiday trade expectations.

Roxy Regional Theatre in downtown Clarksville will show Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on Sunday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m.—tickets cost $5 with reservations available online, by phone, or at the box office.

Thanksgiving began in 1621 as a shared harvest feast when settlers and Native Americans worked together—President Lincoln later set aside a national day for thanks to help heal a divided nation.

Today, families gather to remember the long history of unity and gratitude behind the holiday.

Burt Innovation Center is undergoing renovations and a 2,300 square foot expansion that will add new makerspace classrooms, conference rooms, offices and an esports room.

The $3.6 million project—funded through a Tennessee Innovative Schools grant—is scheduled for completion before the school year begins in August.

Austin Peay State University women’s basketball standout Jim'Miyah Branton earned the Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Week award after scoring 14 points in Thursday’s win at Chattanooga — she will play against Kansas City on November 29th at 2:00 p.m.

Rossview High School senior forward Ellie Hankemeier was named Player of the Week by Clarksville Now after averaging 24 points and 23.5 rebounds in her first two games—she scored 29 points with 22 rebounds against Kenwood and 19 points with 25 rebounds against Goodpasture.

She thanked her teammates, coaches and parents—crediting their help with her hard work.

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.