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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.

Education
11 years ago
Tennessee moves toward giving letter grades to schools

Under the bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Glen Casada of Franklin, schools would be assigned grades A through F.

News
11 years ago
Proposed ‘McKayla’s Law’ would keep guns away from children under 13

The bill was deferred for at least two weeks after testimony from NRA lobbyist Erin Luper.

Lifestyle
11 years ago
William, Emma are top baby names in Tennessee

The Office of Vital Records pulls data on Tennessee’s most popular baby names from birth certificates.

Crime
11 years ago
Two vehicles struck after shots fired at The Grove apartments

No witnesses were located and no suspects have been identified at this time.

Crime
11 years ago
Police: Suspect arrested for assault threatened to rape officers’ daughters

Hopkinsville police arrested Michael Figueiredo Wednesday.

APSU
11 years ago
Horton’s 37 points, 21 rebounds too much for Tennessee Tech

The Governors now will face No. 4 seed Tennessee State, 6 p.m., Thursday, in the OVC tourney quarterfinal action.

APSU
11 years ago
Govs allow Wildcats to slip the leash in late-inning loss

Austin Peay continues its six-game road trip with a 5 p.m. (CT), Friday contest at Mercer.

Business
11 years ago
CONFIRMED: Uber begins operating in Clarksville March 3

Mayor Kim McMillan will be the first Clarksville resident to request an Uber ride.

Elections
11 years ago
Gov. Haslam takes issue with Trump on immigration, abortion

Haslam endorsed Marco Rubio before the state’s Super Tuesday primary, but the Florida senator came in third behind Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.