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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.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Join Beaver 100.3 today for Camp Rainbow Radiothon, providing summer camp for every kid

Show your support for Camp Rainbow by tuning in for the annual Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon, ongoing Thursday and Friday.

Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., speaks during a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hybrid hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The hearing is examining Emergent BioSolutions, a Maryland biotech firm whose Baltimore plant ruined millions of doses of the coronavirus vaccine. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
Elections
2 years ago
Rep. Mark Green won’t run for re-election: ‘Our country – and our Congress – is broken beyond most means of repair’

Rep. Mark Green of Clarksville announced today that he won’t run for re-election to Congress.

Business
2 years ago
LG Chem makes nearly $19 billion deal with GM for Clarksville plant to supply EV battery materials

The LG Chem battery materials plant being built in Clarksville has landed its biggest customer yet, signing a nearly $19 billion deal to supply EV battery cathodes to General Motors.

Elections
2 years ago
Assessor of Property candidates on qualifications, assessor’s role, working with others | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. Here is the forum with Caitlin Castle-Swaffer and Erinne Hester, candidates for Assessor of Property.

News
2 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Up to 2 inches of slushy snow possible tonight, Winter Weather Advisory issued

Snow is back in the forecast, with up to 2 inches of slushy snow possible overnight. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Elections
2 years ago
School Board candidates discuss overcrowding, teacher shortage, charter schools | VIDEO

To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now is holding forums for each contested race, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. Here are the School Board candidates.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Dave & Busters, FBI arrest, Freedom Valley Elementary and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for a Dave & Busters at Governor’s Square Mall, an FBI arrest, and the new school name Freedom Valley Elementary.

Around Town
2 years ago
Crime Stoppers announces new $10,000 reward for cold cases during Blue Jean Ball | PHOTOS

The Blue Jean Ball was celebrated Friday night and it came with a big announcement from Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Dave & Busters on next, trash can wrestling, and better ideas for school names | PODCAST

Plans are in the works for a Dave & Busters in Clarksville, Ryan explains why there were people wearing trash cans at a professional wrestling match in F&M Bank Arena, and Chris sounds off on naming schools after compass points.

News
2 years ago
Adams woman dies from injuries in 3-vehicle wreck on Memorial Drive in Clarksville

An Adams woman has died from her injuries after a crash Thursday on Memorial Drive in Clarksville.