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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
Work week weather: Rain expected again by mid-week

Clarksville forecast: This week should start out dry, but with rain expected Wednesday. 

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: New hotel planned, Ludacris, Amazon jobs, golf debate and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a new hotel planned downtown, a Ludacris concert, Amazon jobs, and more on the Mason Rudolph Golf Course debate

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What to do about Mason Rudolph golf course, why Ludacris needs hoes in every area code | PODCAST

The city is in a heated debate over whether to turn Mason Rudolph Golf Course into a park, and Chris concedes he may have rushed to judgment. Plus, Ryan’s suggestion to put Lee Greenwood in charge of an EV battery company, and theories on why Ludacris needs a hoe in every area code.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Dunbar Cave Road back open after 4-vehicle crash

Four vehicles crashed on Dunbar Cave Road in Clarksville this morning, causing the road to be fully shut down. 

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Truck wreck backs up Interstate 24 in Clarksville

Interstate 24 was tied up Wednesday evening after a truck crash in the westbound lanes.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Ludacris to perform in free July Fourth concert at Fort Campbell

Legendary rapper Ludacris will be the headliner at Fort Campbell’s Independence Day Celebration concert and carnival.

News
2 years ago
High waters cause trouble in Clarksville, but drying out this week

Flooding on the Red River is over, but we still have high water on the Cumberland, according to the National Weather Service.

Crime
2 years ago
Reward of over $55,000 for information in slaying of Pfc. Katia Duenas Aguilar

While Clarksville Police are actively pursuing leads in the slaying of 23-year-old Army Pfc. Katia Duenas Aguilar, they have not yet made an arrest or released the name of a suspect.

News
2 years ago
Over 4.2 inches of rain in Clarksville storm, Flood Warning on Red River

A record amount of rain fell in Clarksville on Sunday, with 4.26 inches measured, according to the National Weather Service.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Flood Advisory issued for Red River, affecting at Port Royal, Dunbar Cave Road

Here’s the latest on storms moving across Clarksville today and tonight, with heavy rain, flooding, possible hail and heavy winds.