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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
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.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bicyclist hit by vehicle on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A woman riding a bicycle was hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: Suspect surrenders after barricading himself in hotel on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville

After extensive negotiations with CPD’s crisis negotiators, the suspect who barricaded himself inside a hotel in Clarksville has surrendered to police.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Jeff Dunham to bring Peanut, Achmed and Walter to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville

Jeff Dunham, the biggest dummy guy in America, is bringing his “Artificial Intelligence” tour to Clarksville this February.

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News
2 years ago
Work week weather: After 4 inches of rain from Helene, back to dry weather

Clarksville forecast: After getting 4 inches of rain out of the Hurricane Helene’s effects, we’ll be back to dry weather this week.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Flooding questions, search for fairgrounds, professor leaves and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including flooding questions, the search for a new fairgrounds, and an embattled APSU professor leaves

News
2 years ago
Clarksville gets almost 4 inches of rain from Helene, with a bit more to come

Clarksville forecast: The Hurricane Helene weather event is mostly over for Clarksville, with Flood Advisories now expired for the area.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why Clarksville needs fairgrounds, professor breaks from APSU, what to do about bright LED signs | PODCAST

With the possible sale of the Clarksville Speedway, the BWC Toy Run Party and other events will be displaced again. What happens next? Also, the professor under fire over hate group accusations parted ways with APSU, planners are debating what to do about bright LED signs, and Chris considers pulling out his bolo tie.