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

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1 month ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What happens to your stinky old mattress at landfill | PODCAST

Ever wonder what the landfill near Clarksville does with the thousands of mattresses they get every year? Meet the shredder.

Opinion
1 month ago
Struggling with job loss? Legal Aid Society attorneys can help | COMMENTARY

Legal Aid Society services aren’t only for people who have lost their jobs. We also work with clients who need protection.

State Rep. Aron Maberry (Contributed)
Opinion
2 months ago
Rep. Aron Maberry: Respect and fairness must guide our disagreements | OPINION

Contributed commentary by State Rep. Aron Maberry.

Podcasts
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Did football coach step over line with sidelines prayer, Bible quoting? | PODCAST

The assistant football coach was asked to stop waving a Bible and “proselytizing” during a game. Did he cross over the line? Where should the line be?

The Clarksville Community Concert Association Board of Directors with the Amernet String Quartet taken on Sept. 10, 2023. Front row, seated, left to right: Dr. Solie Fott; Anne Glass, Pam Hoon. Back row, standing, Debbie Wilson; members of the Amernet String Quartet Michael Klotz, Jason Calloway, Avi Nagin, Michael (Misha) Vitenson; and Karyl Kirkland, Christopher Powell, Ben Torres, Ben Hickson, Marian Towe, Ann Silverberg, Heather Gauthier, Razvan Berindean and Cody Richardson. (Contributed)
Opinion
2 months ago
Road to 250: Clarksville Community Concert Association brings quality music, education | COMMENTARY

Dr. Ann Silverberg on the Clarksville Community Concert Association, as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action.”

Opinion
2 months ago
How Legal Aid can help struggling students succeed | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Legal Aid Society’s Rachel Moses on students who may need individualized services or accommodations to flourish in a public school setting.

Opinion
2 months ago
Crisis Center workers have been critical to success of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by the Vice President of Crisis Services at Centerstone, Kelly Bombardiere.

Opinion
2 months ago
Letter: Trump pushing dangerous, inaccurate revision of American history | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Dr. Cate LiaBraaten, an assistant professor in the History and Philosophy Department at Austin Peay State University.