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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.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What Jason Steen left behind and liquor store proposal backfires | PODCAST

Jason Steen, owner of Clarksville Today and Scoop Nashville, died at 44, leaving behind a legacy of damaged lives, lawsuits and restricted public records. Also, a proposal to limit the number of liquor stores in Clarksville backfired, opening the floodgates to double them. And Ryan explains why Ploeckelman’s Southern Cooking is never gonna happen.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Lee Erwin celebrates 50 years on the air, mayor declares Lee Erwin Day

Lee Erwin, the voice of Clarksville through severe weather, parades, traffic jams, today’s top hits, and breaking news, began his radio career 50 years ago on Oct. 25, 1974.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Enjoy 135 vendors, milk and cookies with Santa, train rides at this year’s Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace

The big annual Q108 Vintage Fair Holiday Marketplace is coming up Saturday, Nov. 2 at Beachaven in Clarksville, with Santa’s workshop, milk and cookies with Santa Claus, and, returning this year, barrel train rides!

Elections
2 years ago
Early voting already tops total turnout for March, August elections in Montgomery County

Turnout has been strong in early voting in Montgomery County, with the number of ballots cast already surpassing the totals for the last two elections.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Sunny days, chilly nights, no rain in sight

Clarksville forecast: We have sunny days and chilly nights for the week ahead, with not a chance of rain in sight.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Scoop Media owner dies, early voting begins, flood meeting planned and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the death of the Scoop Media Group owner, early voting begins, and a flooding meeting being planned.

Elections
2 years ago
Early voting begins to packed parking lot, long lines in Montgomery County

Early voting began Wednesday to a packed parking lot and long lines in Clarksville. The line at one point stretched from the Montgomery County Election Commission Office out the door all the way to the corner courtyard.

News
2 years ago
Fort Campbell soldier killed in motorcycle crash Monday on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

The motorcyclist killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on Monday has been identified by Clarksville Police.

Elections
2 years ago
Early voting begins this week in presidential, Congressional, state and City of Clarksville elections

Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, for the city and state General Election. On the ballot are City Council races, state House and state Senate races, Congressional races and the presidential election.

News
2 years ago
Clarksville Today, Scoop Nashville owner dies, leaving behind $364,000 judgment

The owner of a Nashville and Clarksville website group has died at age 44 from heart failure, amid an ongoing judge’s order that he pay $364,000 to a Kentucky man whose mugshot he wouldn’t take down.