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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.

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4 months ago
10 Black leaders who helped to shape Clarksville’s future against all odds

In honor of Black History Month, let’s look back at not just athletes and artists, but to the leaders who worked to make Clarksville a better place for everyone.

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4 months ago
Work week weather: Highs climb into 70s this week, ending with rain

Clarksville forecast: A warming trend will take hold early this week, with highs climbing from the mid-60s on Washington’s Birthday into the mid-70s by Thursday.

Clockwise from the top left, Clarksville Housing Authority, Cheyanne Maddox sentencing, TVA coal plant, Camp Rainbow Radiothon.
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4 months ago
News in Clarksville: Housing director named, Maddox case sentence, TVA keeps coal and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including the Housing Authority ending a long vacancy, a sentence in the Maddox case, and TVA keeping the coal plant.

Camp Rainbow Radiothon at 5 Star Media Group on February 12, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Lifestyle
4 months ago
Final tally: Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon raises $93,210 for kids | VIDEO

The final tally is in, and for this year’s annual Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon, over $93,210 was raised to send kids from across the area to Camp Rainbow.

The Clarksville Housing Authority on Richardson Street. (Christian Brown)
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4 months ago
Clarksville Housing Authority hires new director, takes steps to look into contract with interim

The Clarksville Housing Authority finally named a new executive director on Wednesday: former City Council member Wanda Allen.

Rain fills gutters on a house.
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4 months ago
Weekend weather: Showers coming Saturday and Sunday to wash off salt

Clarksville forecast: Rain returns over the weekend to wash off all that salt, with widespread showers expected from Saturday night through Sunday.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
You can change a child’s life during Camp Rainbow Radiothon | PHOTOS

The annual Beaver 100.3 Camp Rainbow Radiothon is taking place right now, giving everyone in Beaver Country an opportunity to change a child’s life.

The annual Ted Crozier Jr. Memorial Golf Event supports the MOAA chapter scholarship program. (Contributed)
Lifestyle
4 months ago
Road to 250: Military Officers Association of America stands up for soldiers | COMMENTARY

Tim Powers on Military Officers Association of America as part of the essay series “The Road to 250: Community Spirit in Action,” celebrating the history of unity in Clarksville ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Coal, ready to be turned into electrical energy at the TVA Cumberland Fossil Plant in Cumberland City, Tennessee on July 16, 2025. (Lee Erwin)
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4 months ago
TVA decides to keep coal-fired plant running alongside new gas plant near Clarksville

The Tennessee Valley Authority board voted Wednesday to reverse course and keep the old coal-fired Cumberland Fossil Plant up and running.

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4 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wreck ties up Interstate 24 traffic in Clarksville

A wreck near Exit 1 on Interstate 24 has traffic tied up in Clarksville.