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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: County budget, soldier autopsy, dispute about Pride festival and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Montgomery County budget plans, the autopsy of a murdered Fort Campbell soldier, and a dispute about the C-Pride festival.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Who is Clarksville’s Best Nonprofit? Make sure they’re nominated to win $24,000 in advertising

Nominate your favorites for Clarksville’s Best Nonprofit Organization. The gold star winner will receive $24,000 in free advertising.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 3 injured in single-vehicle wreck on Interstate 24 near Clarksville

Interstate 24 eastbound is backed up into Clarksville after what appears to be a wreck.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How councilman connected Marxism to drag queens to Satan worship | PODCAST

A City Council member is under fire for his presentation connecting Marxism to drag queens to Satan worship, and Chris sounds off on how profane signs ruined the best photos from the Clarksville Women’s March. Plus, why the new Fort Campbell museum has “Tennessee” in its name, and Ryan says you owe someone flowers.

News
2 years ago
Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive to re-open Friday after repairs

The Bi-County Solid Waste Management Transfer Station at 1230 Highway Drive in Clarksville will reopen to residents Friday morning after repairs.

News
2 years ago
Montgomery County budget includes 5% raise, $9.2 million for school repairs, $13.5 million for roads

The new Montgomery County property tax rate up for a vote next week will help pay for a 5% raise for all county and school employees, over $13 million in road projects, and over $9 million in school repairs and renovations.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
2 years ago
Early voting starts this weekend for Congress, state House, School Board primaries

Early voting begins this weekend in the Aug. 1 Montgomery County General Election and Tennessee Primary.

News
2 years ago
Parking garage for F&M Bank Arena reaches next stage, projected to open by June 2025

The 526-space parking garage for the F&M Bank Arena took another step forward Tuesday morning as the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board approved a guaranteed maximum price for the project.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Tornado Watch remains in effect for Montgomery County

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties.

News
2 years ago
Fort Campbell soldier killed in weekend motorcycle wreck in Clarksville

The motorcyclist killed in the crash on Saturday in Clarksville has been identified.