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Opinion
1 month ago
Mayor Pitts: In wake of bus tragedy, let’s rally around students, families | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on the CMCSS school bus tragedy:

The Clarksville Rundown
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Reason No. 374 why you shouldn’t take porn selfies | PODCAST

If you have porn selfies on your phone … first, why? … but why would you bring that to school, where you might accidentally (he said) show them to one of your students?

Letter sent by Kenndy Law Firm to Evolve Construction's Nashville location, which was returned to sender. (Contributed by Ryan Thompson)
The Clarksville Rundown
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How Google review uncovered string of repair company complaints | PODCAST

Checking into a repair contractor dispute led Clarksville Now to several similar complaints nationwide, along with concerns raised in two states about the company’s CEO. Who knew?

The Clarksville Rundown
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Is it OK for teachers to vent about students on social media? | PODCAST

A teacher was recently disciplined for leaving notes and then venting on social media about some of her students. But is it OK to feel this way about students? Or should people who feel that way not be teachers?

Northpark Logistics site at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Park. (Contributed)
The Clarksville Rundown
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Who’s coming to Clarksville next? Someone in the ‘Fortune 50’ | PODCAST

The new spec warehouse development in the Industrial Park has attracted a major “Fortune 50” company to Clarksville, and Ryan tries to guess who it is.

Elections
3 months ago
Sheriff John Fuson announces he won’t seek fourth term | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary shared with Clarksville Now by Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson announcing he won’t see fourth term in office.

Sheriff John Fuson, County Attorney Tim Harvey, Mayor Wes Golden and Chief of Staff Lee Harrell at the Montgomery County Commission on December 8, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why county can’t control social media comments | PODCAST

A social media policy from Montgomery County Government fell flat this week when it became clear that certain provisions violated the First Amendment. Turns out, if the county creates a public forum, it has to allow the public to take part.

Pedestrian crossing Intersection of Wilma Rudolph and Morris Road on January 29, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
The Clarksville Rundown
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why 17-inch snow ‘forecast’ should be ignored | PODCAST

Some people freaked out about a forecast of 17 inches of snow when we got only 3 inches. It wasn’t that the experts were wrong – people just weren’t listening to the actual experts.

Members of the Clarksville Jeep Crew assist a vehicle stuck in the snow on Jan. 24, 2026. (Clarksville Jeep Crew, contributed)
News
3 months 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
4 months ago
Letter: We need more ways to help homeless people in Clarksville | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Lorraine Wilhite regarding homelessness in Clarksville.