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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.

From the left, Clarksville Now Editor-in-Chief Chris Smith and candidates Kacie Bryant, Ritchie Patton and Dr. Laura Barnett.
Elections
2 years ago
Where School Board candidates stand on charter schools, overcrowding, teacher shortage | VIDEO

To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now is holding forums for each contested race, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. Here are the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board candidates.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Flood Warning issued for Red River, schools to delay opening Thursday | VIDEO

Severe storms are moving across the Montgomery County area today, and they could bring flooding and tornadoes.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 2 rounds of severe storms expected Wednesday in Clarksville, Flood Watch issued

Clarksville storm forecast: Severe storms are likely on Wednesday across the Montgomery County area, and they could bring tornadoes.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist injured in wreck on Tiny Town Road, lanes back open

A motorcycle rider was severely injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Stormy days ahead, with highs reaching mid-80s

Clarksville forecast: We have a rainy week ahead with a chance of storms on several days. 

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: HOA debate, Wheel Shop fire, property values up 65% and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including an HOA debate, the Wheel Shop fire, and Montgomery County property values up 65%.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What the 65% rise in home values means, who wants an HOA, and gardening hallucinations | PODCAST

Breaking down what the 65% increase in home values means for property taxes in Montgomery County. Plus, residents of a Clarksville subdivision are fighting an HOA, an update on the big Wheel Shop fire, and Chris gardens so hard he begins to hallucinate.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Missing 4-year-old boy found safe in woods behind home off Tylertown Road

The Clarksville Police Department and other public safety entities are currently searching the area of Gardendale Drive off of Tylertown Road.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
6 Clarksville restaurants to be featured on Food Network’s ‘Best Bite In Town’ this week

Friday’s episode of the Food Network show ‘Best Bite In Town’ will feature B’s Cheesecakes, Cafe 931, Four Brothers Wood Fire Pizza, Legends, Taco Loco and Yada.

Crime
2 years ago
Lieutenant colonel at Fort Campbell charged with illegal import of weapons from Russia, China

A lieutenant colonel at Fort Campbell is facing federal weapons charges after an investigation found he unlawfully imported firearms parts from Russia, China and other countries.