Good morning, Clarksville.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will open its new North Branch at 435 Jordan Road on Saturday, Sept.

13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.+the celebration will feature tours, music, games, food trucks and special story times+attendees can receive a limited-edition library card that marks the library's 131-year history.

Manna Café Ministries in Clarksville is a finalist for the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award and the only Tennessee nonprofit nominated to receive funding, with its work helping fight food insecurity in Montgomery and Stewart Counties.

Voters can use the Chick-fil-A app to cast votes from September 2nd to September 30th to support the organization.

The GFWC Clarksville Women’s Club will host the third annual Hats and Heels Style Show and Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct.

25 at the Clarksville Country Club—guests will enjoy brunch at 11 a.m., a cash bar, a fashion show by Dillard's at Governor’s Square Mall, and the chance to bid on auction items while donating gently used business attire to Bella’s Closet.

Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host the annual Sevier Days living history event on Saturday, September 13th from 10:00am to 3:00pm—featuring Native American and frontier re-enactors who will demonstrate flint knapping, blacksmith operations and frontier camp life for free admission.

The Country Music Hall of Fame brought its instrument petting zoo to Downtown Commons today so local children could try out rare instruments — teaching artist Rachel Rodriguez guided hands-on activities as part of the Summer Reading Program at the public library.

The event allowed kids to explore sounds and styles that they normally would not encounter.

Gas prices in Tennessee rose eight cents last week to an average of $2.84 per gallon — Clarksville stayed the cheapest at $2.74 while cities like Nashville and Knoxville saw higher rates.

AAA said seasonal refinery work and hurricane threats may cause more changes in early fall.

Austin Peay State University reached a record enrollment of 11,185 students after a 7.1% increase since last year, with growth seen in programs such as business and health studies.

This milestone shows that more Clarksville students are choosing APSU for their higher education.

Jacob Shames previews key high school football matchups in Clarksville’s Week 4 schedule—highlighting games between Clarksville and Overton, Kirkwood and Northeast, and Montgomery Central and Northwest.

The Red River Spartans will start their inaugural hockey season in Clarksville with a two-game series against the Cincinnati Cyclones at F&M Bank Arena on September 19 and 20 — former NHL goaltender Tomas Vokoun will join a tailgate event on September 20 to meet fans.

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.

9th Annual Oktoberfest

12 PM – 11 PM — Beachaven Vineyards & Winery — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate fall with German beers, local wines, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment.