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Clarksville Now publishes opinion pieces representing both sides of a variety of topics. To join the conversation, email news@clarksvillenow.com.

Darius Chappell
The Clarksville Rundown
3 days ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why cause of death in Darius Chappell case needs to be made public | PODCAST

What we don’t know is Chappell’s cause of death, and that’s becoming a bigger problem the longer it’s kept hidden from the public.

Clarksville Police outside 953 Clark Street on July 1, 2026, while barring entry. (Christian Brown)
News
1 week ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind drama at Ajax Turner Senior Center | PODCAST

If you’re confused about what’s going on with the city’s move to take over the Ajax Turner Senior Center, you aren’t alone. Here’s an attempted explanation, and odds on what happens next.

Congressman Matt Van Epps (Contributed)
Opinion
2 weeks ago
Van Epps: What Declaration of Independence means to Americans today | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Congressman Matt Van Epps on what the Declaration of Independence means today.

Opinion
2 weeks ago
Letter: Be responsible with fireworks, which can trigger PTSD in veterans | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Dave Bilan about the impact fireworks can have on veterans.

Attendees holding signs up toward the board at the CMCSS formal school board meeting on March 24, 2026. (Jazmin Logan)
The Clarksville Rundown
2 weeks ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Who’s to blame for bus wreck families getting stuck with bill | PODCAST

Families of kids hurt in the school bus crash are lashing out at the School Board. But there’s a better place to direct that grief and anger: our state Legislature.

Audience seated in a meeting room, several people holding protest signs, including a blue sign that says 'RESIGN' and a white sign calling for resignation.
Opinion
3 weeks ago
Letter: School Board disregards spirit and letter of open meetings law | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Karen England on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board and the state open meetings laws.

A partial view of Clarksville annexations by year, from 1962 up to February 2020. (CMC Regional Planning Commission, contributed)
Opinion
1 month ago
40 years later, how do you feel about St. Bethlehem annexation? | POLL

Forty years later, how do you think annexing St. B has turned out? And if you were here back then, are you still salty about it?

Smiling woman in a navy ruffled cardigan standing against a brick wall.
Business
1 month ago
When financial exploitation targets older adults, legal help matters | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Rae Anne Smith with the Legal Aid Society on the financial exploitation of seniors.

Opinion
1 month ago
Should City of Clarksville take over Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center? | POLL

The City of Clarksville is planning to take over operations of the nonprofit Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center starting July 1. What do you think? Take our poll.

Condition of Keith Cherry's home on Camden Crossing in Clarksville on April 15, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Make it make sense: City fire response, Senior Center debate, contractor rules | PODCAST

The great mysteries of our age in Clarksville and Montgomery County. Can someone make it all make sense?

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