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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
Teenager, firefighter injured in house fire in north Clarksville

A teenager found in a house fire in north Clarksville was revived by firefighters at the scene Sunday evening.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed by Jeep driving wrong way on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

Interstate 24 remains shut down following a crash at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. 

Mostly sunny skies.
News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Extreme heat to start week, with heat index over 100

Clarksville forecast: We have a blistering week ahead, starting with highs in the mid-90s and heat indexes over 100 expected.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: County budget, soldier autopsy, dispute about Pride festival and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Montgomery County budget plans, the autopsy of a murdered Fort Campbell soldier, and a dispute about the C-Pride festival.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Who is Clarksville’s Best Nonprofit? Make sure they’re nominated to win $24,000 in advertising

Nominate your favorites for Clarksville’s Best Nonprofit Organization. The gold star winner will receive $24,000 in free advertising.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 3 injured in single-vehicle wreck on Interstate 24 near Clarksville

Interstate 24 eastbound is backed up into Clarksville after what appears to be a wreck.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How councilman connected Marxism to drag queens to Satan worship | PODCAST

A City Council member is under fire for his presentation connecting Marxism to drag queens to Satan worship, and Chris sounds off on how profane signs ruined the best photos from the Clarksville Women’s March. Plus, why the new Fort Campbell museum has “Tennessee” in its name, and Ryan says you owe someone flowers.

News
2 years ago
Bi-County Transfer Station on Highway Drive to re-open Friday after repairs

The Bi-County Solid Waste Management Transfer Station at 1230 Highway Drive in Clarksville will reopen to residents Friday morning after repairs.

News
2 years ago
Montgomery County budget includes 5% raise, $9.2 million for school repairs, $13.5 million for roads

The new Montgomery County property tax rate up for a vote next week will help pay for a 5% raise for all county and school employees, over $13 million in road projects, and over $9 million in school repairs and renovations.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
2 years ago
Early voting starts this weekend for Congress, state House, School Board primaries

Early voting begins this weekend in the Aug. 1 Montgomery County General Election and Tennessee Primary.