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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.

5 Star Media Group gets ready for the first Q Up the Classroom radiothon, coming July 25 and 26. (Chris Smith)
Lifestyle
2 years ago
Q-Up the Classroom to help students with shoes, clothes, other back-to-school needs

Q-Up the Classroom will be a two-day radiothon on Q108 collecting monetary donations for the CMC Teacher Warehouse, a free supply store available to CMCSS teachers.

News
2 years ago
What happened with brief appearance of reserved parking signs on Main Street in Clarksville

An attempt at reserved on-street parking downtown ended abruptly last week after a backlash from Clarksville City Council members, business owners and patrons.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Chance of thunderstorms every day in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: There’s a stormy week ahead, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms every day through Friday.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Kids enjoy new school supplies, bounce houses at CMCSS Back to School Block Party | PHOTOS

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System had a huge turnout for its Back to School Block Party on Saturday at Kenwood High School.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Longer recess, county budget cuts, landfill stench solution and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including longer recess times, county budget cuts and a landfill stench solution.

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: 2 suspects in custody after shooting, pursuit in Clarksville

The incident began when a deputy investigating a stolen vehicle at the B&L Market on College Street tried to make contact with the driver. The deputy got involved in an altercation, and the deputy fired shots.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Steam Threshing Show puts tractors, hard-working horses on display this weekend in Adams | PHOTOS

The Tennessee-Kentucky Threshermen’s Association 54th annual Steam Threshing Show started Thursday and continues through Saturday at the Bell School grounds in Adams.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How Recess Moms won the battle, fixing landfill stench, and Styx’s Clarksville connection | PODCAST

Two moms started a push for more recess that took off in Clarksville, and now CMCSS has responded, providing longer breaks for kids starting this fall. Also, the city is going to make sure your (stuff) don’t stink, we’re getting a new DMV, and, ahead of the upcoming concert, Ryan tries to name every Styx hit but runs out of breath.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Q-Up the Classroom coming this month to support Teacher Warehouse with school supplies

Q-Up the Classroom will be a two-day radiothon on Q108 collecting monetary donations for the CMC Teacher Warehouse, a free supply store available to CMCSS teachers.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Styx to bring ‘Come Sail Away,’ ‘Renegade,’ ‘Mr. Roboto’ to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville

Progressive rock legend and Top 40 hitmaker Styx is coming to the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville this fall.