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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.

Podcasts
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why more apartments are good for Clarksville, but TikTok and Huey Lewis are not | PODCAST

Another large apartment complex is planned in Clarksville, and that’s good news. Plus, the risks of building houses too close together, the Microvast layoff, the problem with bald eagles, what a quarter gets you at ALDI’s, and Chris has a problem with Huey Lewis.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Truck crashes into utility pole, taking down AT&T lines across Providence Boulevard

A truck crashed into a utility pole on Providence Boulevard Friday afternoon, bringing lines down across the highway.

Crime
2 years ago
2 more charged in Clarksville double slaying, bringing total to 4

Two more suspects have been arrested in the double homicide on Martin Street in Clarksville on April 8, bringing the number of suspects to four.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Fort Campbell Boulevard tied up by hydraulic fluid spill

Lanes of Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville were tied up Thursday evening after a hydraulic fluid spill north of Dover Road.

News
2 years ago
House fire near Exit 1 in Clarksville causes damage to roof, homes on both sides

A house fire in a neighborhood near Exit 1 in Clarksville caused siding damage to houses on both sides Wednesday evening.

Crime
2 years ago
Woman charged with DUI homicide in wreck on July Fourth weekend in 2022

A woman has been charged with homicide in the DUI wreck that killed her passenger on July Fourth weekend in 2022 in Clarksville.

Business
2 years ago
Microvast issues layoffs, needs another $150 million to open Clarksville EV battery plant

Three years after announcing it would bring an EV battery plant in Clarksville with almost 300 jobs, Microvast this week terminated several employees as part of a reduction in force.

Tristan Riley, left, and Tyson Mullins were charged in the Martin Street homicide.
Crime
2 years ago
2 arrested in Martin Street double homicide: 1 in Chicago, 1 in Clarksville

Two men have now been arrested in the double homicide on Martin Street in Clarksville on April 8.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Wilma Rudolph Boulevard back open after 3-vehicle wreck, crash into store

Part of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville was shut down Tuesday afternoon by multi-vehicle wreck that sent one truck crashing into a paint store.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Enjoy 125 vendors, 9 food trucks, live music, permanent jewelry at Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair

The spring Q108 Clarksville Vintage Fair is coming up Saturday, May 4, featuring live music, a visit from Miss Clarksville and on-site permanent jewelry.