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Chris Smith

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of Clarksville Now. He has been a trusted professional journalist for over 30 years, with the last 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

Clockwise from the top left, Crucible Metals, K-9 use in arrest, Sea Story Sushi, Sheriff Mike Oliver sworn in.
News
6 days ago
News in Clarksville: K-9 officer terminated, I-24 crash arrest, smoke shops and other top stories this week

The top local news in Clarksville this week, including the termination of a K-9 officer, new info on Crucible Metals, and an arrest in a deadly interstate crash.

Drinking water during heat wave.
News
1 week ago
Temperature hits 101 degrees in Clarksville with 110 heat index

This is the second day in a row that the temperature has hit triple digits in Clarksville, after reaching 100 degrees at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Several officers restrain a person on the road beside a white police SUV, with a bystander watching.
News
1 week ago
Clarksville Police officer terminated after investigation into use of K-9 during arrest

A Clarksville Police K-9 officer who was involved in the arrest of Darius Chappell, who later died in Montgomery County Jail, has been terminated from the force.

The 14th Annual Oak Grove Butterfly Festival at Oak Grove's Memorial Walking Trail on Sept. 2, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Entertainment
1 week ago
This weekend in Clarksville: Celebrations of AC/DC, Dolly Parton, butterflies

If you’re into AC/DC, Dolly Parton and butterflies, have we got the Clarksville weekend for you! Here are the top picks.

Heat Advisory information from the National Weather Service through Saturday. (NWS, contributed)
News
1 week ago
UPDATE: Temp hits 100 degrees in Clarksville, Heat Advisory extended

Clarksville forecast: Hot weather will continue Friday and Saturday before temperatures gradually ease through the Labor Day weekend.

NorthPark Logistics, with three buildings complete. The Building 3 site is at center left, and the Building 4 site is at far right. (Contributed)
Business
1 week ago
3 buildings complete at NorthPark Logistics, 2 more ready for construction

With the first three buildings now complete, Hamilton Development has started construction on the fourth and fifth buildings at NorthPark Logistics in Clarksville.

News
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 back open after vehicle fire near Clarksville

Interstate 24 eastbound has been closed just past Clarksville due to a vehicle fire.

Extreme heat expected this week, Tuesday-Friday, in Middle Tennessee. (NWS, contributed)
News
2 weeks ago
Heat Advisory issued for Clarksville, with indexes up to 109 expected

With temperatures near 100 and heat indexes up to 109 degrees expected this week, a Heat Advisory has been issued for Clarksville.

Commissioner Rashidah Leverett, right, congratulates new Commissioner Ted Denny as elected Montgomery County officials are sworn in at the Historic Courthouse on August 31, 2026 (Wesley Irvin)
News
2 weeks ago
Sheriff Oliver, Mayor Golden, new Montgomery County Commission sworn in | PHOTOS

The new County Commission was sworn in Monday, along with our new sheriff, School Board members and other county officials.

Plans for the new Crucible Metals smelter in Montgomery County. The former Nyrstar facility, at left, has been renamed "Crucible Zinc." (Contributed via CMC EDC)
News
2 weeks ago
6 things to know about plan for Crucible Metals: Jobs, bridge, not just zinc | ANALYSIS

What you need to know about Crucible Metals, the $6.6 billion global-scale smelter coming replace the Zinc Plant in Montgomery County.

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