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

Podcasts
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Should local School Board weigh in on immigration? | PODCAST

A state move to deny enrollment to undocumented students recently came up at the School Board. But is it the local board’s business to weigh in on these issues?

Opinion
2 months ago
Letter: School Board should protect all children, including undocumented | OPINION

Contributed commentary from Christine S. McKinney, chair, Montgomery County Democratic Party, on the School Board’s vote on the immigration and enrollment issue.

Opinion
2 months ago
Push to remove public notice from newspapers widens door to government secrecy | OPINION

Municipal leaders across Tennessee are trying to “ease the burden” on government agencies, making it so that publishing their calendar on their own website is sufficient for public notice.

Podcasts
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Where to park, when it’s free – why is this so hard? | PODCAST

Downtown Clarksville has plenty of places to park, but people seem confused about when it’s free and when to pay. We’ve got you!

Opinion
2 months ago
Letter: Veterans deserve strong support, not new Medicare cuts | OPINION

Contributed commentary from Patrick Metzgar with Disabled Veterans for America on proposed changes to Medicare Advantage program.

The Matt Van Epps watch party at Shelby's Trio in Clarksville on Oct. 7, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Podcasts
2 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why Clarksville is pivotal, purple battleground in Congress race | PODCAST

With the largest “purple” population in Congress District 7, Montgomery County will play a critical role in the upcoming race.

Podcasts
3 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Crime in Clarksville is down whether you like it or not | PODCAST

Crime keeps declining in Clarksville – both as a rate and in total numbers – despite what some people want to believe.

Podcasts
3 months 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.