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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
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.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Mason Rudolph golf debate, deed mailers, drive-by trial and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Mason Rudolph Golf Course debate, property deed mailers questioned, and a drive-by murder trial.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 24 backed up in Clarksville by vehicle fire

Interstate 24 westbound is backed up after a vehicle fire near Exit 1 in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Re-Rundown: Birth at county jail, recess in schools, and first-grader gives away diamond ring | PODCAST

It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means Chris and Ryan are too busy to do their actual jobs. So let’s revisit this hit episode from September 2023: A woman gave birth alone in her cell at the county jail – could it have been prevented? Also, how parents are working to improve recess, and the cute story of a little boy who won a girl’s heart by giving her what turned out to be a diamond ring.

News
2 years ago
Bicyclist hit by van on Trenton Road in Clarksville late Wednesday night

A truck hit a bicyclist Wednesday night on Trenton Road in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Trenton Road back open after 4-vehicle crash with injuries

Four vehicles crashed Wednesday afternoon on Trenton Road in Clarksvill, and the roadway has been shut down.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning extended for Montgomery County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Montgomery and nearby counties through 7 p.m.

News
2 years ago
Mason Rudolph Golf Course plan halted to collect public input | POLL

One week after announcing that Mason Rudolph Golf Course will close at the end of the month and be converted into a multi-use park, Mayor Joe Pitts announced Tuesday that the city is reconsidering.

Crime
2 years ago
Police identify woman soldier killed in home on Tiny Town Road

Police have identified the woman killed over the weekend at a home on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville.

Crime
2 years ago
Woman found dead in home on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville

Police were investigating a homicide over the weekend at a home on Tiny Town Road.