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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.

Elections
9 years ago
Tennessee GOP tightens rules for who can run as Republican

Candidates must now have voted in three out of the last four GOP state or federal level primaries.

Business
9 years ago
Tennessee high court suggests help for lawyers aiding poor

The court suggests new public defender appellate and conflicts divisions, the latter to ensure public defenders are used instead of private attorneys.

Lifestyle
9 years ago
OPINION: The flag and racism in America

Opinion piece submitted by Pastor Jerry Jerkins of Jerry Jerkins Ministries.

News
9 years ago
EPA chief says administration to roll back clean power plan

The clean power plan aimed to restrict greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Debbie Yarbrough

Debbie passed away on Thursday, October 05, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Melvin Ray Purviance

Melvin Ray Purviance, age 82, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

Lifestyle
9 years ago
Clarksville PD chaplain raises funds to bring communication devices to Puerto Rico

The community helped Chaplain Modesto Martinez collect enough money for the communication devices for those devastated by Hurricane Maria.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Rebecca Fain

Rebecca Florence Fain, 85, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Mildred Sugg

Mildred Louise Sugg, age 83 of Erin, TN, passed away on October 5, 2017 at her residence.

Crime
9 years ago
Criminals targeting unlocked cars in city, county

Criminals are car-hopping, which is when a person walks a neighborhood at night checking for unlocked vehicles.