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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.

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2 years ago
1 critically injured in crash on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at Exit 4 in Clarksville

A crash on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard at the Exit 4 off ramp critically injured one person Friday night.

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2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How Greenway would connect Fort Campbell to Ashland City, plus worst PB&J ever | PODCAST

Plans for greenway expansion could connect Fort Campbell to Ashland City, and with a bridge over the Red River. Also, plans are back for a five-story apartment building downtown, the Dunlop Mansion suit failed, and Ryan describes the worst peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever.

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2 years ago
1 killed, 1 injured in head-on collision on Kraft Street in Clarksville

The head-on collision Wednesday night on Kraft Street in Clarksville resulted in the death of one driver.

The APSU Summer Internship Program Pilot is announced, along with a $50,000 grant from the American Job Center, at the Clarksville Industrial Association meeting on Jan. 23, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
2 years ago
New program will connect APSU students with Clarksville businesses for summer internship

A new paid internship program will connect local employers with Austin Peay State University students, and it’s being kickstarted with a $50,000 grant from the American Job Center in Clarksville.

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2 years ago
UPDATE: Head-on collision on Kraft Street injures multiple people

A head-on collision caused injuries and shut down Kraft Street in Clarksville Wednesday night.

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2 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Clarksville-Montgomery County schools on 2-hour weather delay Wednesday

All Clarksville-Montgomery County schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday.

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2 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Cold Weather Advisory issued, with low of 7 expected in Clarksville Tuesday

With lows in the single digits coming up, Montgomery and surrounding counties are under a Cold Weather Advisory from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

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2 years ago
UPDATE: Low of 8 degrees tonight in Clarksville, with wind chill of -5

Clarksville will be under a Cold Weather Advisory from 6 p.m. Sunday through noon Monday. With lows in the single digits, wind chills as low as 5 below 0 are expected.

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2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Naming rights for parking garage, greenway plans, medical marijuana and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including naming rights for the new parking garage, greenway plans, and a push for medical marijuana.

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2 years ago
UPDATE: Cold Weather Advisory issued with wind chills of 5 below 0 expected in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: The low is expected to dip to 8 degrees Sunday night in Clarksville, and Monday’s high will be only 23 degrees.