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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
UPDATE: Interstate 24 reopened south of Clarksville after fatal 4-vehicle crash

Interstate 24 westbound has been shut down from Exit 19 to Exit 11 for an investigation of a fatal four-vehicle crash early this morning.

Opinion
2 years ago
Blindsides backfire on hotel/motel tax, Mason Rudolph, juvenile resource center | OPINION

Three times in the last six months, local leaders have made critical decisions with little to no prior discussion with anyone outside City Hall and the County Courthouse.

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News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Clear skies during day, patchy fog in mornings

Clarksville forecast: We have clear skies all week long, but with patchy fog overnight and early mornings this week.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Snuff tobacco history, juvenile resource center location, murder case verdict and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including snuff tobacco history, juvenile resource center location debate and a murder case verdict.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Where to put the juvenile resource center, our snuff tobacco history, and what to find at yard sales | PODCAST

Plans for a juvenile resource center downtown were announced and just as quickly yanked back after a backlash from the community. Plus, some history of Clarksville’s snuff tobacco warehouses, a plan to help teenagers get CDLs to drive trucks, and Ryan explains why everyone recorded a Gospel album in the 80s.

News
2 years ago
Madison Street location for juvenile resource center removed from Montgomery County agenda

After hearing serious objections to the proposed Madison Street location for the juvenile resource center, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden on Wednesday removed the proposal from next week’s County Commission agenda.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Looking for yard sales? Check out new Yard Sales feature on Clarksville Now

Clarksville yard sales: Are you a weekend bargain hunter? Or do you have a big yard sale you’d like to promote? Check out the new Yard Sales feature on Clarksville Now.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Rain expected again by mid-week

Clarksville forecast: This week should start out dry, but with rain expected Wednesday. 

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: New hotel planned, Ludacris, Amazon jobs, golf debate and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a new hotel planned downtown, a Ludacris concert, Amazon jobs, and more on the Mason Rudolph Golf Course debate

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What to do about Mason Rudolph golf course, why Ludacris needs hoes in every area code | PODCAST

The city is in a heated debate over whether to turn Mason Rudolph Golf Course into a park, and Chris concedes he may have rushed to judgment. Plus, Ryan’s suggestion to put Lee Greenwood in charge of an EV battery company, and theories on why Ludacris needs a hoe in every area code.