CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville Police Department has released an alert to the public ahead of a scheduled training exercise.

The training will occur Thursday, Oct. 18 around 8 p.m. at a church building at Main Street and 7th Street.

Citizens in the area should expect a large police presence and loud noises during the training.

The public should avoid the area if possible.