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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: 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.

News
2 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: High of 97 expected in Clarksville, with 106 heat index

Clarksville weather: With a heat index of up to 106 expected in Clarksville, a Heat Advisory has been issued through tonight.

News
2 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory issued, with heat indexes as high as 109 expected

Clarksville weather: With a heat indexes of up to 109 expected in Middle Tennessee, a Heat Advisory has been issued through Tuesday night.

Crime
2 years ago
Clarksville Police looking for 2 suspects in home invasion at Bell Crossing

Clarksville Police are looking for two suspects in a home invasion last month at Bell Crossing, off of Dunlop Lane.

News
2 years ago
Teenager, firefighter injured in house fire in north Clarksville

A teenager found in a house fire in north Clarksville was revived by firefighters at the scene Sunday evening.