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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
News in Clarksville: Carnival rescue, veteran’s charges dropped, School Board livestreaming and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a rescue from a carnival ride in Erin, and charges being dropped in the George Henderson case.

Crime
2 years ago
Police respond to reported crash, find man with fatal stab wounds in Clarksville

Police responding to a reported crash overnight in Clarksville instead found a man with several stab wounds who later died from his injuries.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Clarksville remains under Flood Watch, Wind Advisory

Clarksville storm forecast: Here’s the latest on thunderstorms and heavy rain moving across Middle Tennessee today.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Carnival ride rescue, demolishing old buildings, R. Kelly’s PlayStation | PODCAST

What would you do if you were trapped in a swing 65 feet up for four hours? It happened in Erin, and they had to be rescued by Montgomery County volunteer firefighters.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Wind Advisory, Flood Watch issued for Montgomery County starting tonight

Clarksville storm forecast: The first of two waves should reach us Friday night between midnight and 2 a.m.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Weekend top picks: ClarksvilleCon, flamenco concert

If the weather improves, we might have the big annual Irish Day Parade in Erin. If not, you can still check out the ClarksvilleCon or the Maharajah Flamenco Band Concert.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Friday night storm could bring straight-line winds over 75 mph in Clarksville

Clarksville storm forecast: Two waves of storms are moving through the area this weekend, and the first one carries the most risk for Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Fort Campbell Boulevard back open after morning crash

A crash with injuries had traffic tied up on Fort Campbell Boulevard Thursday morning.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 20 rescued from Erin Irish Day carnival ride by Montgomery County firefighters

20 people were rescued from the top of a carnival ride in Erin Wednesday night by Montgomery County Fire Service.

Military
2 years ago
101st Airborne Division soldier dies at Fort Campbell, incident under investigation

Officials are investigating the death of a 101st Airborne Division soldier on Monday in the garrison area at Fort Campbell.