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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
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in wreck with tractor-trailer on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

A crash has closed a portion of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at Holiday Drive in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Dry and frosty with lows dropping to mid-30s

Clarksville forecast: We have a dry, chilly week ahead with frost and overnight lows dropping to the mid-30s.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Liquor store limit lifted, School Board debate, cell phone thefts and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a liquor store limit lifted, a School Board purpose debate, and porch pirate cell phone thefts.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Clarksville City Council candidates on road improvements, rezoning requests, parks

Clarksville Now is holding video forums and written Q&As for each contested race, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. Here are the candidates for Clarksville City Council.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Congress candidates Mark Green, Megan Barry on immigration, Ukraine, health care | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for U.S. Congress, District 7, are incumbent Rep. Mark Green and former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Trenton Road back open after wreck that took down power lines

Trenton Road in Clarksville has been closed by an accident that took down power lines.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Tennessee Senate District 22 candidates asked about highways, abortion, school vouchers | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for Tennessee Senate District 22 are Sen. Bill Powers, a Republican, and Karen Reynolds, a Democrat.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Temperatures to drop, with lows in mid-40s

Clarksville forecast: The temperatures are about to drop, but with sunny days and clear skies for the rest of the week.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Theater upgrade, hotel barricade, Doubletree opens, APSU pays prof and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the mall movie theater upgrade, a hotel barricade, the Doubletree by Hilton opens, and APSU pays a professor to leave.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Mall movie theater upgrade, Riverview hotel reborn, APSU pays prof to leave | PODCAST

The movie theater at the mall will be gutted and replaced with club seats, high-tech sound, and butter you can guzzle. Plus, the renovated Riverview hotel downtown is officially open, and APSU’s payout to the embattled professor is revealed. Also, Chris considers turning Clarksville Now into either a right-wing or left-wing partisan rag, just to make his life easier.