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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
News in Clarksville: Dog euthanasia skyrockets, apartments rejected, Four Brothers Pizza and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a rise in dog euthanasia, 5-story apartments being rejected, and a new Four Brothers Pizza location.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 back open in Clarksville after several motorcycles crash

Several motorcycles crashed on Interstate 24 in Clarksville Saturday morning, causing the eastbound lanes to be shut down.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Eclipse in Clarksville: What to expect from near-total eclipse on Monday

While it won’t be the total eclipse that Clarksville enjoyed in August 2017, the eclipse coming up on Monday, April 8, will be 97% there.

Podcasts
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Why no-kill animal shelter isn’t working, and Clarksville gets pageant fever | PODCAST

Animal Control in Montgomery County was on track to become a no-kill shelter, but dog euthanasia has doubled. Also, Chris tries (and fails) to explain to Ryan how pageants work.

Elections
2 years ago
Here’s who’s running for state Legislature, School Board in Montgomery County

The list of candidates for the Aug. 1 Montgomery County General Election and Tennessee Primary is now complete.

News
2 years ago
Interstate 24 repaving begins in Montgomery County

If you commute or have plans in Nashville over the next several days, be ready for some delays and lane closures east of Clarksville.

Crime
2 years ago
Defendant in Justin Sawyer slaying faces first-degree murder, abuse of corpse charges in Montgomery County

A defendant in the 2020 Justin Sawyer murder who’s been held for over three years in Kentucky is now facing charges of first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in Montgomery County.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Tornado Watch extended for Montgomery, surrounding counties

Storms are expected across Clarksville and the rest of Middle Tennessee today, and they could become severe.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Warmer weather to start, then storms, then a drop to lows near freezing

Clarksville forecast: Boomerang weather is headed our way, with highs reaching 80 Monday ahead of heavy rain, and then lows dropping to near freezing by week’s end. 

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: School voucher opposition, motorcycle fatalities, Stockade Annie and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including school voucher opposition, motorcycle fatalities, and the story of Stockade Annie.