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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.

Business
2 years ago
Updates on 6 of 10 industrial projects under way in Clarksville, with 2,500 construction workers on site

In another sign of the surge in economic growth in Clarksville, the Industrial Development Board recently heard updates on 10 active construction projects in the Industrial Park.

Business
2 years ago
Clarksville ranks 4th nationwide in percentage of Millennials putting down roots

The National Association of Realtors calculated the median age of home buyers among the 200 largest metro areas for 2022 and found Clarksville ranks fourth nationwide for Millennials.

News
2 years ago
Social media lawsuit: 32 Tennessee school districts join Clarksville-Montgomery County in legal action against TikTok, others

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is leading the way in a lawsuit by three dozen Tennessee school systems against social media companies, seeking protections for students.

News
2 years ago
Police release names of 2 men, ages 25 and 79, killed in crash on Madison Street in Clarksville

The two people killed in a motorcycle crash on Madison Street Sunday morning have been identified by Clarksville Police.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Sunny skies with chilly temps through Wednesday

Despite sunny skies, we’ll have chilly temperatures to start the week, then the highs will rise to the mid-60s by Wednesday.

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: Woman shot near basketball courts behind Kenwood Elementary in Clarksville

At about 6:50 p.m., Clarksville Police received a 911 call about a shooting at Heritage Park.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Hair-pulling case development, school voucher debate, Raising Cane’s and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a development in the hair-pulling case, a school voucher debate, and news of Raising Cane’s plans for new location.

Podcasts
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind push for school vouchers, and why we love chicken fingers | PODCAST

It was a big week for school vouchers, with a city councilman going on a rant connecting opponents to an LGBTQ / Communist plot. Also, we’re about to get new barbecue and chicken finger shops, and Ryan complains about the lack of Martian contestants in the Miss Universe pageant.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Sunny skies to start, then storms by week’s end

Clarksville forecast: Cool, sunny days are ahead, warming up until storms at the end of the week.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Hotel tax debate, brutal stabbing murder, military secrets arrest and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the hotel tax debate, a brutal stabbing murder, and a Fort Campbell soldier arrested over military secrets,