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Northpark Logistics site at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Park. (Contributed)
The Clarksville Rundown
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
7 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
7 months ago
Letter: We need more ways to help homeless people in Clarksville | OPINION

Contributed commentary by Lorraine Wilhite regarding homelessness in Clarksville.

Opinion
7 months ago
Pitts: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. teaches of ‘moral imperative’ to combat homelessness | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary by Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and its connection to addressing homelessness.

Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville ER entrance. (Tennova, contributed)
The Clarksville Rundown
7 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why good news about hospitals isn’t 100% great | PODCAST

Good news about new hospitals comes with some hangnails, including that Premier won’t build a planned clinic, and we’re going to take a $2 million hit in tax revenue.

Public meeting held on Friday, Jan. 2, over The Well as a possible homeless outreach center with expanded services. (Christian Brown)
The Clarksville Rundown
7 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How homeless outreach center plan stalled out, and what happens next | PODCAST

A plan to consolidate homeless outreach services downtown stalled at the gate, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea. Here’s how the city, nonprofits and downtown stakeholders can work things out.

The Well on Union Street on December 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Opinion
7 months ago
City of Clarksville addresses proposed purchase of The Well on Union Street | COMMENTARY

Contributed commentary from the City of Clarksville on the proposed purchase of The Well for expanded homelessness outreach services.

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