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Members of the Clarksville Jeep Crew assist a vehicle stuck in the snow on Jan. 24, 2026. (Clarksville Jeep Crew, contributed)
News
3 days ago
Jeep Crew: Efforts to help in winter storm coordinated with police, Sheriff’s Office | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Jeep Crew on winter storm assistance efforts.

Opinion
7 days ago
Letter: We need more ways to help homeless people in Clarksville | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Lorraine Wilhite regarding homelessness in Clarksville.

Opinion
1 week ago
Pitts: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. teaches of ‘moral imperative’ to combat homelessness | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and its connection to addressing homelessness.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville ER entrance. (Tennova, contributed)
The Clarksville Rundown
2 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why good news about hospitals isn’t 100% great | PODCAST

Good news about new hospitals comes with some hangnails, including that Premier won’t build a planned clinic, and we’re going to take a $2 million hit in tax revenue.

Public meeting held on Friday, Jan. 2, over The Well as a possible homeless outreach center with expanded services. (Christian Brown)
The Clarksville Rundown
3 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How homeless outreach center plan stalled out, and what happens next | PODCAST

A plan to consolidate homeless outreach services downtown stalled at the gate, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea. Here’s how the city, nonprofits and downtown stakeholders can work things out.

The Well on Union Street on December 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Opinion
3 weeks ago
City of Clarksville addresses proposed purchase of The Well on Union Street | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary from the City of Clarksville on the proposed purchase of The Well for expanded homelessness outreach services.

Opinion
3 weeks ago
Road to 250: The 917 Society builds stronger America through Constitution education | COMMENTARY

Joni Bryant on The 917 Society as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action,” celebrating the history of unity in Clarksville ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus | EDITORIAL

In 1897, a young Virginia O’Hanlon in New York City sent a letter to The Sun in New York, asking whether Santa Claus was real. Their response made holiday history.

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