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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: Why we were looking at adult websites, plus ALDI and Leatherwood are expanding | PODCAST

Turns out that objections to a new school name are coming from the name of an adults-only campground for swingers in Wisconsin. We found out the hard way. Plus, ALDI plans a new Clarksville location, and in honor of the city’s decision to repaint downtown, Ryan sings “Paint It Black.”

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: TBI locates 42-year-old man missing in Clarksville

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Thursday issued a statewide Silver Alert for a man missing in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Car fleeing deputies crashes at 101st and Trenton Road in Clarksville

A car trying to elude Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies crashed when running a red light on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway at Trenton Road.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Final tally: Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon raises over $70,000 | VIDEO

The final tally is in, and this year’s Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon raised $70,139 to send kids from across the area to Camp Rainbow.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Sunny and crisp, with chance of storms coming up

Clarksville forecast: The week will begin crisp and sunny, but storms could be on the way.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Congressman retiring, LG Chem’s $19 billion deal, candidate forums and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including Congressman Mark Green retiring, a $19 billion deal at LG Chem and Leatherwood Distillery expanding.

News
2 years ago
Police identify man hit and killed by truck while walking on Fort Campbell Boulevard

Police have identified the pedestrian killed Friday night on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
Pedestrian hit and killed by truck on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville

A man was killed when he was hit by a car on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville Friday night.

Podcasts
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How electric cars are taking over, why Congressman Green is leaving, and death on Valentine’s Day | PODCAST

Electric vehicles have grown a lot in the last 10 years, and now Clarksville has a $19 billion contract to keep ’em growing. Also, why Congressman Mark Green is retiring, Ryan’s grand ideas for a Gary the Guardrail statue, and how Chris mixed up Valentine’s Day with Ash Wednesday.

Montgomery County Election Commission on February 14, 2024. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
2 years ago
Early voting begins for School Board, Assessor of Property primaries in Montgomery County | PHOTOS

Early voting began this week 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.