Good morning, Clarksville.

The Montgomery County Health Council and partners invite artists to submit proposals for public art at the Veterans Plaza crosswalk on Crossland Avenue – entries are due Monday, Sept.

14 – as part of Clarksville Walks, funded by a $25,000 AARP grant from Toyota to boost pedestrian safety.

APSU students gained hands-on banking experience this summer when four participants attended the Southeastern School of Banking session through the Banking on Govs program, sponsored by F+M Bank and the Tennessee Bankers Association.

They learned through lectures, simulations and networking with regional bankers.

The state education department released 2026 TCAP scores last month for Tennessee schools and residents can now search for results in subjects like social studies and algebra online.

APSU College of Business recognized two faculty members in the 2026 A.J.

Taylor Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Research. They each received an academic stipend to support their classroom innovation and research.

TWRA and the University of Tennessee Extension will host an informational meeting to explain chronic wasting disease to local hunters and landowners.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dickson County Government Building (Meeting Room A).

State lawmakers have proposed that Tennessee fully fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library starting in 2027—shifting the $2 per book cost currently split with counties to the state.

House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Senate Finance Chair Bo Watson announced the plan, which now awaits state budget approval.

Hamilton Development has begun constructing two more industrial buildings at NorthPark Logistics in Clarksville after finishing three structures — the project spans 200 acres at 4175 Guthrie Highway and the final Phase One buildings are expected by Q1 2027.

Clarksville Academy forfeited its Week 3 football game against Grace Christian in Franklin because of player injuries, extreme heat and low player availability.

Athletic director Sean Wilson said the Cougars, with 17 players, will finish the season and play Nashville Christian on Sept. 11.

APSU redshirt junior quarterback Chris Parson was named TSWA Offensive Player of the Week for Sept.

1 after throwing for 308 yards in a 35-17 win over Gardner-Webb. The Govs will face Vanderbilt at 6:00 p.m. Saturday & fans are invited to support his team & cheer local football.