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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: How to sell military secrets for a fully loaded Toyota Camry, plus election night and a teen murder | PODCAST

The oddest thing about a Fort Campbell soldier being charged with selling military secrets may be the price: $42,000. Plus, a horrific murder in which a woman was stabbed 114 times, behind the scenes on election night, and how the hotel/motel (Holiday Inn) tax hike plan got into trouble.

Congressman Mark Green on the Clarksville's Conversation podcast in March 2023. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
Rep. Mark Green says phone call from Donald Trump changed his mind about leaving Congress | PODCAST

Congressman Mark Green recently spoke on Clarksville Conversations about reversing his decision to not run again, saying a phone call from former President Donald Trump persuaded him.

Crime
2 years ago
Fort Campbell soldier, intelligence analyst, arrested on charges of selling military secrets, bribery

A Fort Campbell soldier was arrested today on charges that he engaged in a conspiracy to sell military secrets.

Elections
2 years ago
3 takeaways from Election Day in Montgomery County: Record low turnout, Republicans own ballot | COMMENTARY

On Tuesday night, Montgomery County held its presidential and county primary, with races on the ballot from president to property assessor to School Board seats. Here are three takeaways from the election and its results.

Elections
2 years ago
Election results: Final votes in Montgomery County primary for President, Property Assessor, School Board

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

Elections
2 years ago
5 candidates sail past March 5 primary unopposed, some also unopposed in August

About half the candidates on this year’s Montgomery County Primary sailed through without opposition, and in many cases, winning the Republican nomination means they’ve won the office, with no opponent in August.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
2 years ago
Election Day today for presidential primary, assessor of property, School Board and more

Today is Election Day for the Presidential Preference and Montgomery County Primary. On the ballot locally are races for Circuit Court judge, Assessor of Property, Highway Supervisor and School Board.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Hair-pulling case, Walmart murder verdict, ACT Authority and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a student hair-pulling case at Minglewood Elementary and a murder verdict in a Walmart parking lot slaying.

The Clarksville Rundown
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Murder at Walmart over bag of chips, ACT Authority, and why you should drive a bus | PODCAST

A criminal’s dumb attempt to get away with killing a Walmart employee, the city’s smart moves to pay for the Performing Arts Center, and Ryan shares how his dad’s second career as a school bus driver changed his life.

News
2 years ago
School says Clarksville teacher screamed in 4-year-old’s face, pulled his hair, pushed him; DCS reopens investigation

A Minglewood Elementary School teacher accused of screaming at a 4-year-old special needs student, pulling his hair and pushing him received a three-day suspension and reprimand earlier this school year.