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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
The Clarksville Rundown: How national cash affected local elections, who’s to blame for flooding, and ideas for roundabout art | PODCAST

The local Republican Primary for state House District 68 turned nasty as national school voucher groups poured money into getting their candidate elected. Also, who’s to blame when someone unknowingly builds a house in a neighborhood flood retention pond? And Chris misremembers the ram-headed statue being in Nashville (it’s actually at Five Points in Birmingham).

Elections
2 years ago
Election results: Final votes in Montgomery County state House primary, School Board races

The State Primary and Montgomery County General Election was held today, and polls closed at 7 p.m. Here are the election results.

Elections
2 years ago
Mark Green, Megan Barry among 13 candidates sailing through uncontested races in Montgomery County

Of the 18 races on this year’s Tennessee State Primary and Montgomery County General Election ballot, only five were contested. The remaining 13 candidates sailed through without opposition. Here are the uncontested candidates.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville Thursday afternoon.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
2 years ago
Election Day voting begins in Montgomery County, with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday is Election Day for the Montgomery County General Election and Tennessee Primary, with voting taking place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your precinct location.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Voting begins for Clarksville’s Best 2024: free to enter, free to vote, free to win!

Voting is under way, and you’re all set to pick the best of Clarksville restaurants, shops, schools and more in the big annual Clarksville’s Best contest.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Heat index reaches 105 in Clarksville, Heat Advisory extended into Thursday

Clarksville forecast: With a high of 96 degrees and a heat index up to 107 expected today, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montgomery County until 10 p.m.

News
2 years ago
Are you ready for roundabout? Whitfield/Needmore traffic circle opens next week in Clarksville

The first roundabout in Clarksville is in the final stages of construction and is on track to open next week, just in time for the start of school. Here are some tips on how to use it.

Drinking water during heat wave.
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Heat index reaches 107 in Clarksville, new Heat Advisory issued for Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: We have a double weather threat today: A heat index that could reach 109 and a slight risk of severe storms.