Good morning, Clarksville.

The Oddities and Curiosities Market returned to the Wilma Rudolph Event Center for its third year, offering local artists and small businesses a chance to share original artwork and unusual items (including taxidermy and handmade pieces) with an enforced no AI policy.

Organizers say the event builds a welcoming community spirit.

Austin Peay State University held its annual faculty awards ceremony on Aug.

10 at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, where President Mike Licari and Provost Mitch Cordova honored exceptional educators for their outstanding contributions.

CMCSS students in grades 6–12 can now enter the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville Interview-a-Veteran Essay Contest by interviewing a veteran and submitting an original essay by the end of September; school winners will be announced Oct.

2 with plaques and cash awards.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library has offered teen events and will continue this week with sessions in gaming, crafts, and digital safety across North Branch and The Loft.

Programs run from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 27, Aug. 31, and Sept. 1 (all free events).

Austin Peay State University’s Felix G.

Woodward Library received nearly $100K from IMLS to digitize and preserve local collections related to the university and Fort Campbell. The two-year project will purchase new equipment to protect rare items and expand community access.

Fort Campbell will host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day on September 19 at the Soldier Support Center where retired service members and their families can learn about benefit changes and access legal and health services.

Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the event runs until 2:00 p.m. + several agencies and vendors will offer additional support.

TWRA warns local hunters to ditch homemade tree stands as deer season nears — urging them to inspect for rusted nails and worn straps and switch to metal stands for safer hunting.