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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
Montgomery County property values rise 64.9% from 2019-2024

Postcards will go out this week showing the new property values for taxation purposes, and Montgomery County residents may be in for some sticker shock.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic clearing on Interstate 24 in Clarksville after two-vehicle wreck

An injury crash was blocking traffic on Interstate 24 Wednesday morning in Clarksville. 

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor-trailer flips on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

A semi-tractor trailer flipped on Interstate 24 Tuesday evening in Clarksville.

Crime
2 years ago
Police identify Hopkinsville man killed in Clarksville bar shooting

The man shot to death at a Clarksville nightclub Saturday night has been identified as 22-year-old man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

APSU
2 years ago
Golf Coach Robbie Wilson’s contract not renewed at Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University has decided not to renew the contract of head men’s golf coach Robbie Wilson, who has been in the position since 2014.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Storms ahead, followed by warmer weather in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We have thunderstorms to start the week, paired with much warmer weather.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 3 firefighters injured in fire at Wheel Shop on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

A fire at the Wheel Shop had Wilma Rudolph Boulevard shut down in both directions Sunday afternoon. 

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: 1 killed in shooting at north Clarksville bar

A person was shot inside a north Clarksville bar Saturday night.

The 34th annual Bill Hoy Clarksville Kiwanis Rodeo on May 19, 2023, at the Montgomery County 4H Arena. (Wesley Irvin)
Entertainment
2 years ago
Kiwanis Rodeo coming up with steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and more in Clarksville

Steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and more return to Clarksville this month with the 35th annual Bill Hoy Clarksville Kiwanis Rodeo.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Airboat rescues, ambulance rape trial, Microvast layoffs, new apartments and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including airboat rescues, the ambulance rape trial, Microvast layoffs and new apartments for Clarksville.