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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
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck on 101st Airborne Division Parkway ties up traffic

A wreck had traffic tied up on 101st Airborne Division Parkway Thursday afternoon.

Dave Bilan (Contributed)
Elections
2 years ago
Dave Bilan announces candidacy for Clarksville City Council, Ward 12

Dave Bilan has announced his candidacy for the Ward 12 position on Clarksville City Council in the Nov. 5 election.

Military
2 years ago
Range fire filling sky with smoke at Fort Campbell, blaze is under control

A fire in the impact area at Fort Campbell on Wednesday was creating a great deal of smoke, and it may be visible from off post.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Dump truck, other vehicles crash on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

Multiple vehicles crashed, with injuries, Wednesday afternoon on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

News
2 years ago
1 critically injured in crash on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A sedan and pickup crashed Tuesday evening on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville, with one person suffering critical injuries.

News
2 years ago
Clarksville Police Chief David Crockarell announces plan to retire after 30-year career with CPD

Police Chief David Crockarell has announced his retirement, effective Feb. 28, 2025, closing out a 30-year career in law enforcement at CPD.

Crime
2 years ago
Man found shot in head near apartments on Ash Ridge Drive in Clarksville

A man was found shot in the head early Tuesday morning in northwest Clarksville.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Chad Heritage joins Monica Reed on all-new Beaver Mornings show

Chad Heritage, programming director and the voice of Beaver 100.3 during your afternoon drive, has joined Beaver Mornings with Monica Reed on Beaver 100.3, waking up with Clarksville/Hopkinsville listeners.

Sunny skies
News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Cooler and clear start, with hotter, cloudy finish

Clarksville forecast: The week will start out cooler and clear, but will heat up ahead of possible weekend storms.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Concrete spills, liquor licenses, Harbor Freight and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including on Orgain Concrete spills, debates on liquor licenses and Harbor Freight coming back to town.