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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
2 years ago
On the issues: Congress candidates Mark Green, Megan Barry on immigration, Ukraine, health care | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for U.S. Congress, District 7, are incumbent Rep. Mark Green and former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Trenton Road back open after wreck that took down power lines

Trenton Road in Clarksville has been closed by an accident that took down power lines.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Tennessee Senate District 22 candidates asked about highways, abortion, school vouchers | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for Tennessee Senate District 22 are Sen. Bill Powers, a Republican, and Karen Reynolds, a Democrat.

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News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Temperatures to drop, with lows in mid-40s

Clarksville forecast: The temperatures are about to drop, but with sunny days and clear skies for the rest of the week.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Theater upgrade, hotel barricade, Doubletree opens, APSU pays prof and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the mall movie theater upgrade, a hotel barricade, the Doubletree by Hilton opens, and APSU pays a professor to leave.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Mall movie theater upgrade, Riverview hotel reborn, APSU pays prof to leave | PODCAST

The movie theater at the mall will be gutted and replaced with club seats, high-tech sound, and butter you can guzzle. Plus, the renovated Riverview hotel downtown is officially open, and APSU’s payout to the embattled professor is revealed. Also, Chris considers turning Clarksville Now into either a right-wing or left-wing partisan rag, just to make his life easier.

News
2 years ago
APSU to pay embattled psychology professor $56,000 in severance agreement

The agreement that separated an embattled psychology professor from Austin Peay State University included a $56,000 severance package.

News
2 years ago
Wallace Redd resigns from Clarksville City Council

City Councilperson Wallace Redd has announced his resignation from the Ward 4 seat on the council, effective Oct. 31.

Elections
2 years ago
On the issues: Tennessee House District 67 candidates asked about highways, abortion, school vouchers | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for Tennessee House District 67 are Jamie Dean Peltz, a Republican, and Rep. Ronnie Glynn, a Democrat.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Cumberland Drive back open after critical injury wreck at Liberty Park

A woman was critically injured in a wreck on Cumberland Drive at Liberty Park in Clarksville Thursday morning.