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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.

Elections
3 years ago
Here’s who’s running for judge, county offices, School Board in Montgomery County

The list of candidates for the March 5 Montgomery County Primary is now complete, and two of the six local races will be unopposed.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: LG Chem coming, tornado death toll rises, I-24 widening and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a groundbreaking for LG Chem, a fourth death in the tornado, and plans to widen Interstate 24.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Christmas lights in Clarksville: Here’s your guide to holiday light displays

It’s time again for Clarksville Now to celebrate the holidays by guiding you to the best Christmas light displays in town.

Podcasts
3 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Die Hard, pizzelles and the Satan ornament: A Christmas special with Ava and Meg | PODCAST

Just in time for Christmas, Ryan’s daughter Ava and Chris’ daughter Meg stop by the studio to share some special Christmas memories, including making pizzelles, hanging the Satan ornament, sledding, and watching Die Hard. Plus, Meg reveals what makes her dad cry every Christmas.

News
3 years ago
Stop sending donated goods: Clarksville tornado relief efforts overwhelmed

Overwhelmed by donated clothes, supplies and toys, FEMA is asking people to stop sending unsolicited goods to Clarksville tornado relief sites, and to make financial donations instead.

Crime
3 years ago
2 young men caught on video burglarizing apartment in Clarksville, entering child’s room | VIDEO

Two young men were caught on surveillance video burglarizing an apartment on Westfield Court in Clarksville recently.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Rainy Christmas weekend ahead, with warmer temps

Clarksville forecast: We have a wet and warmer Christmas weekend coming up, with showers likely on Christmas Day.

Traffic at a standstill on Interstate 24 in Montgomery County.
News
3 years ago
Interstate 24, Trenton Road both to be widened as part of TDOT’s 10-year project

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is planning $807.3 million in road projects in Montgomery County as part of its recently announced 10-year project, including work on Trenton Road and Interstate 24.

Business
3 years ago
Welcome to new look for ClarksvilleNow.com!

Regular readers of Clarksville Now may have noticed a big change this week with a redesign of our website. Here are some of the key changes.

News
3 years ago
Death toll from Clarksville tornado rises to 4 with passing of 78-year-old woman

After being critically injured in the Dec. 9 Clarksville tornado, Penny Scroggins died Saturday of complications. She is the fourth person to have died as a result of the storm.