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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: Police locate missing 26-year-old Clarksville man

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating 26-year-old Isaiah Batiste.

Clarksville Conversations
2 years ago
Clarksville Conversations: Sen. Bill Powers on why some road projects take longer than others | PODCAST

This week on Clarksville Conversations, Charlie Koon sits down with Sen. Bill Powers to talk about some recently announced road improvement projects, including Trenton Road and the widening of I-24. Senator Powers also sheds some light on why some of these road improvement projects take longer than others.

News
2 years ago
Schools add Feb. 7 back to calendar, hoping to keep 2 snow days in Montgomery County

School leaders in Clarksville-Montgomery County have added Feb. 7 back into the calendar in an effort to reserve two stockpile days in case they’re needed.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: CMCSS opening one hour later Monday; big warmup to come, with rain for most of week in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: After the temperature dropped to only 4 degrees Sunday morning at Outlaw Field, we’re looking at a week ahead of 60-degree highs and loads of rain.

News
2 years ago
House heavily damaged by fire in north Clarksville, second in one day

A house was heavily damaged in a fire Saturday night in north Clarksville, on Donelson Drive.

News
2 years ago
News in Clarksville: Illness leads to amputation, Jeep Crew heroes, 10 Under 40 list and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a sudden illness that led to an amputation, Jeep Crew heroes, and this year’s 10 Under 40 list.

News
2 years ago
House destroyed by fire in Clarksville, likely from wood-burning stove

A house on Willard Road in Clarksville caught fire Saturday morning.

News
2 years ago
Wind Chill Advisory in effect, with low tonight of only 2 degrees

We’re in for another chilly day and frigid night in Clarksville, with the high Saturday of only 19 and Saturday night’s low at only 2 degrees.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How bad construction made tornado destruction worse, an amputee’s story, and why we love the Jeep Crew | PODCAST

An investigation digs into National Weather Service reports about the tornado destruction in Clarksville. Plus, the harrowing story of a man who had to have his legs and arms amputated over a sudden illness. And Chris reveals the “young whipper snappers” who made this year’s 10 Under 40 list.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Wind Chill Advisory extended to Sunday morning in Clarksville

A light coating of ice was covered by a dusting of snow overnight in Clarksville, making the roads Friday morning slick in several areas.