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Podcasts
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How local politics brought ‘Gigolos’ controversy to School Board | PODCAST

This week, a new School Board was sworn in, then resigned, then withdrew her resignation over the revelation that she appeared in an episode of Showtime’s Gigolos. And it all started because political parties have taken over the Montgomery County Commission and School Board.

Opinion
1 month ago
What latest SNAP changes mean for Tennessee residents | COMMENTARY

The wait is finally over for the hundreds of thousands of Tennessee residents who have been awaiting their delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the prolonged government shutdown.

Teresa Crosslin (Contributed)
Opinion
1 month ago
Teresa Crosslin: ‘I reacted out of fear’ in resigning from School Board | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Teresa Crosslin on recent news regarding her appointment to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board.

Jeff Burkhart is sworn in as president of the Tennessee Home Builders Association in 2015, by then-67th District State Rep. Joe Pitts. (Contributed)
Opinion
1 month ago
Mayor Pitts: Burkhart always asked ‘Need anything?’ | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary from Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on the passing of state Rep. Jeff Burkhart.

Mayor Joe Pitts at the ribbon cutting revealing the restored Public Square arch on July 31, 2025. (Abigail Krieg)
Podcasts
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What mayor’s race looks like with Pitts stepping out | PODCAST

With Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts announcing he won’t run again, here’s a breakdown on who all is running and how they stack up.

Opinion
1 month ago
Rep. Glynn: Let’s pull together to help feed SNAP recipients during funding pause | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by state Rep. Ronnie Glynn on helping families who rely on SNAP benefits.

Podcasts
1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Vanderbilt news puts Clarksville in health care gilded age | PODCAST

With Vanderbilt University Medical Center taking over the Tennova hospital, Clarksville has ended up in the best of all worlds.

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (Contributed)
Lifestyle
2 months ago
Road to 250: Gateway Chamber Orchestra has enriched cultural landscape | COMMENTARY

Barbara Ozenbaugh-Goniotakis on the Gateway Chamber Orchestra as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action.”