Good morning, Clarksville.

Tennessee lawmakers passed a new law that will require every public and charter school student to receive firearm safety training starting with lessons on distinguishing real from fake guns in early grades and advancing to detailed instruction through high school—covering topics such as safe storage and what to do if a firearm is found. State agencies have issued guidance for teachers to implement these lessons beginning next school year.

Dr. Stefan Woltmann, a professor at Austin Peay State University, will speak about bird migration at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s lecture series on Sept.

7 from 3-4 p.m. at Turner Auditorium, and admission is free plus registration is required to secure a spot.

In late June the STEM team at Austin Peay let students use the on-campus greenhouse again after storms damaged it, and they prepared for Athena's bloom on Fourth of July weekend.

More than 2,000 visitors learned about the rare corpse flowers—Zeus returned from the Nashville Zoo to reunite with his sister during the event.

The Clarksville Gas and Water Department is addressing complaints about an earthy taste and musty odor in the tap water that are caused by natural algae blooms amid recent warm, dry weather.

The department assures residents the water is safe to drink and suggests using carbon filters until rain cools temperatures.

Northwest Vikings reverse swept West Creek High School Coyotes in a District 14-4A volleyball match on Thursday—after trailing in the first two sets they won three straight sets to complete the five-set contest.

The APSU volleyball team is on its first road trip at the Billiken Invitational in St. Louis and will play host Saint Louis and Western Illinois before facing Murray State today at 11 a.m.—coach Evan Amstutz is aiming for his first win after recent close matches.

Centerstone Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk/Ruck for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention

12 PM — Cohen Clinic at Centerstone — $39-$55 — Participate in a family-friendly event supporting veteran and military suicide prevention efforts.

Paint a Tote Workshop

5-7 p.m. — 98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN — $12.71 total — Create a custom reusable tote in this beginner-friendly painting workshop.

History on the Rocks

5:30-7 p.m. — Strawberry Alley Ale Works — Free entry — Enjoy local history and arts at this engaging community event featuring notable writers and artists.

Paint a Hat Workshop

11 PM – 1 AM — 98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN — $4.28 Tax + $1.23 ticket service fee — Unleash your inner artist by transforming a plain hat into your own wearable masterpiece.

Jewelry Making Workshop

1-2:30 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $3.42 + service fee — Discover a variety of jewelry making techniques and create your own custom piece.

Nashville Predators Gold Star Showcase

6:30-8:00 p.m. — F&M Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Predators in an exciting intrasquad game supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Clarksville Farmers Market

8 AM – 12 PM — Clarksville Downtown Market — Registration Required — Kids take charge in running their own booths at a fun community market.

Best of Clarksville Awards

5-9 p.m. — Governor's Square Mall — Fundraiser event — Celebrate outstanding businesses and individuals making a difference in the Clarksville community.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class or $50 monthly package — Explore creativity through storytime, music, and crafts for little artists.