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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.

Opinion
1 month 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 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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?

Jimmie Garland (Contributed)
Opinion
3 months ago
Garland on election results: ‘My job is not done; it has only just begun anew’ | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Clarksville-Montgomery County School School Board member Jimmie Garland on the results of the Montgomery County Primary election.

Opinion
3 months ago
What are you doing on Memorial Day weekend? | POLL

Memorial Day weekend has taken on additional duties: the kickoff to summer, a retail sales opportunity, and a day to gather for outdoor grilling. What are your plans?

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts (Contributed)
Opinion
3 months ago
Pitts: Let’s observe Memorial Day reverently and thoughtfully | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary from Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts at the observance of Memorial Day 2026: