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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: Missing veteran arrested, homicide in house, overpaid taxes and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a missing veteran arrested, homicide in house, and a dispute over overpaid taxes.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
5 finalists named for Deck the County: Holiday Business Showdown, now you choose the winner!

The finalists have been named for Deck the County: Holiday Business Showdown! as part of the Christmas in Clarksville lights contest.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Several traffic signals down on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

Amid high winds this afternoon, several of the traffic control lights on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard are not working, which is causing considerable traffic congestion, according to Clarksville Police.

Business
2 years ago
Santa Claus makes wishes come true for 42 kids at Wyatt Johnson Toyota’s annual Children’s Christmas Party

Wyatt Johnson Toyota held its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Thursday, making wishes come true for 42 children in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Step by step on video of man with Alzheimer’s taken down, punched by Guthrie Police | PODCAST

A missing veteran with Alzheimer’s is taken down and punched unconscious by a Kentucky police officer. What’s happening in that video frame by frame? Plus, Woodlawn will stop adding fluoride to its water, a resident who overpaid taxes can’t get fully reimbursed, and Ryan is easily mistaken for President Ronald Reagan. 

Crime
2 years ago
West Creek Drive homicide: Man shot multiple times during argument in house

The fatal shooting on West Creek Drive in Clarksville this week happened amid an argument between the victim and his wife, according to an arrest warrant.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after overturned vehicle wreck on Interstate 24

A crash at mile marker 18 has Interstate 24 eastbound traffic backed up into Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash takes down utility lines, closes Peachers Mill Road

A wreck took down utility lines and closed Peachers Mill Road Thursday night in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
Weekend weather: No more rain, but lows to drop below freezing

Clarksville forecast: The rain is gone, but that means lows will drop back below freezing all weekend.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Over 1.3 inches of rain from storm so far in Clarksville, Flood Advisory issued

Clarksville weather: With an additional 1 to 1.75 inches of rain expected starting tonight, a Flood Watch has been issued for Montgomery County from midnight tonight through Wednesday morning.