Good morning, Clarksville.

A look back at 2025 shows how Clarksville changed with new hospital projects, flood relief plans, and major property investments that built a strong community foundation.

City leaders focused on health upgrades & public improvements that have spurred local growth.

Artsville Fest 2025 is happening today downtown as creator Maria Haycraft hosts events like a Chalk Walk competition at Downtown Commons, art projects on Main Street, a kid zone on First Street, artisan vendors along Strawberry Alley & live music on multiple stages, aiming for 7,000 attendees.

The Clarksville Finance Committee approved an ordinance to purchase The Well outreach center (downtown), sparking debate over its potential use as a homeless shelter.

Local officials will meet soon to review further details.

Austin Peay’s women’s basketball team hosts Berry Vikings today at 2:00 p.m. at F and M Bank Arena in Clarksville; the Govs, coming off a 57 to 47 win, will conclude nonconference play before starting Atlantic Sun matchups on Jan.

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Clarksville Academy girls beat Northeast 66-29 at their basketball classic — Vicky Anderson led with 19 points while Sicily Robinson and Camille Thomas scored 14 and 13 respectively, extending the team’s win streak to three and bringing their record to 8-4.

Clarksville Academy girls won 65-53 at the Basketball Classic by snapping Houston County’s five-game winning streak and improving to 9-4.

Camille Thomas scored 25 and Sicily Robinson added 20 (with 16 in the final two frames) as they built a 26-14 lead at halftime.

The APSU men’s basketball team hosts Fisk today at 4:30 p.m. at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, and a win would secure their first full nonconference winning record since 2018 (team now 5-5).

Paint N Sip Workshop

6-8 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $4.28 Tax + $1.23 ticket service fee — Sip some wine and unleash your creativity while painting a masterpiece.