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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 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

News
3 years ago
Air fryer causes kitchen fire at house off Pollard Road in Clarksville

A house off of Pollard Road was severely damaged in a kitchen fire caused by an air fryer, according to Clarksville Fire Rescue.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Beautiful week ahead, but with slight chance of showers

Clarksville forecast: We have a great week ahead, outside of a slight chance of showers Monday and Tuesday.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Riverfest to end, Queen City College to close, Everbowl to open and other top stories this week

Clarksville news: Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Interstate 24 westbound was shut down because of a tractor trailer fire on May 19, 2023. (Kendra Johnson, contributed)
News
3 years ago
UPDATE: 1 lane open on Interstate 24 after tractor trailer fire, fuel spill at mile marker 21

Interstate 24 westbound is shut down at Exit 19 because of a tractor trailer fire.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Kiwanis Rodeo, Week of the Eagles, Downtown @ Sundown and more

Things to do in Clarksville: This is the biggest weekend so far in 2023, with several big events planned, from the rodeo to Week of the Eagles to Downtown @ Sundown.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Riverfest music and arts festival coming to close in Clarksville after 35 years on riverfront

Riverfest, the free music and arts festival that has drawn tens of thousands of visitors to McGregor Park on the Clarksville riverfront, will come to a close.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Rain coming Friday, but should clear Saturday afternoon

Clarksville forecast: We have a mixed forecast this weekend, with rain on Friday, then continuing Saturday morning, but clear weather from then out. 

Crime
3 years ago
Man shot in hand with his own gun during fight in Walmart parking lot in Clarksville

A fight in the Walmart parking lot on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard resulted in a man being shot in the hand Sunday night.

News
3 years ago
Work week weather: Chance of showers, storms most of this week

Clarksville forecast: There’s a chance of storms almost every day this week, as spring weather settles into Middle Tennessee.

News
3 years ago
News in Clarksville: Child neglect case, fire at Excell, Haven Madison’s journey and other top stories this week

Clarksville news: Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.