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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
News in Clarksville: Mason Rudolph golf debate, deed mailers, drive-by trial and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Mason Rudolph Golf Course debate, property deed mailers questioned, and a drive-by murder trial.

News
2 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 24 backed up in Clarksville by vehicle fire

Interstate 24 westbound is backed up after a vehicle fire near Exit 1 in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Re-Rundown: Birth at county jail, recess in schools, and first-grader gives away diamond ring | PODCAST

It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means Chris and Ryan are too busy to do their actual jobs. So let’s revisit this hit episode from September 2023: A woman gave birth alone in her cell at the county jail – could it have been prevented? Also, how parents are working to improve recess, and the cute story of a little boy who won a girl’s heart by giving her what turned out to be a diamond ring.

News
2 years ago
Bicyclist hit by van on Trenton Road in Clarksville late Wednesday night

A truck hit a bicyclist Wednesday night on Trenton Road in Clarksville.

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2 years ago
UPDATE: Trenton Road back open after 4-vehicle crash with injuries

Four vehicles crashed Wednesday afternoon on Trenton Road in Clarksvill, and the roadway has been shut down.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning extended for Montgomery County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Montgomery and nearby counties through 7 p.m.

News
2 years ago
Mason Rudolph Golf Course plan halted to collect public input | POLL

One week after announcing that Mason Rudolph Golf Course will close at the end of the month and be converted into a multi-use park, Mayor Joe Pitts announced Tuesday that the city is reconsidering.

Crime
2 years ago
Police identify woman soldier killed in home on Tiny Town Road

Police have identified the woman killed over the weekend at a home on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville.

Crime
2 years ago
Woman found dead in home on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville

Police were investigating a homicide over the weekend at a home on Tiny Town Road. 

Sunny skies
News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Highs rising to upper 80s, then chance of storms

Clarksville forecast: We have hot weather this week leading up to a chance of storms on Thursday.