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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.

A 15-year-old was shot at Chum’s Discount Tobacco Store on Peachers Mill Road on Feb. 2, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 years ago
15-year-old dies from injuries in weekend shooting at shop in Clarksville

The 15-year-old who was shot at a store on Peachers Mill Road Sunday night has died from his injuries. He has been identified as Ikehliayon Hite of Clarksville.

A 15-year-old was shot at Chum’s Discount Tobacco Store on Peachers Mill Road on Feb. 2, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
2 years ago
Teenage boy wounded in shooting at store on Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville

A teenager was shot at a store on Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville Sunday night.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist injured in crash with car on Bypass

A motorcycle crashed with a vehicle on the 41A Bypass/Ashland City Road in Clarksville Sunday afternoon.

news
2 years ago
Work week weather: Sunny and warm ahead of possible storms mid-week

Clarksville forecast: We have beautiful weather coming up ahead of expected storms mid-week.

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in church vandalism spree in Montgomery County

Several churches in east Clarksville have been vandalized over the last few days.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Greenway growth, school threat arrest, murder mistrial and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including Greenway growth, a school threat arrest, and a mistrial in a home invasion murder case.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Should middle-schoolers be arrested for making school threats? | PODCAST

A middle-schooler is arrested and expelled for making a school violence threat, showing the county isn’t playing games with this stuff. Meanwhile, the city has a plan to clean up or clean out houses and buildings that are falling apart, but who will run the bulldozer? Plus, Ryan gives his version of Hemlock history and Chris defends the honor of Drew Barrymore.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on Madison Street in downtown Clarksville

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash on Madison Street in Clarksville Wednesday afternoon.

Business
2 years ago
Train railyard at Industrial Park gets $600,000 state grant for new road to create transload site

A $600,000 state grant will help pay for an access road to a planned RJ Corman transload site at the railyard in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Park, providing “last mile” access for companies relying on train delivery for their products.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 101st Parkway reopened after 4-vehicle crash in Clarksville

Four vehicles crashed on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville Tuesday afternoon.