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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
News in Clarksville: Wind storm, new EV battery supplier, middle school football and other top stories this week

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

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Over 7,000 still without power in Clarksville, Montgomery County

About 14,400 households were without power at 9 a.m. Saturday, the day after Montgomery County was barraged by wind gusts that reached a record 79 mph.

Crime
3 years ago
UPDATE: 13-year-old boy killed in shooting in north Clarksville

Police are investigating a shooting on Oakmont Drive.

APSU
3 years ago
Hazing, underage drinking investigated in APSU cheerleading team, spirit coordinator terminated

The suspension of the Austin Peay State University cheerleading team came because of allegations of hazing and underage drinking, the university disclosed on Friday.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Power outages in Montgomery County may continue for days, CEMC says

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 1 p.m. 

News
3 years ago
Man killed after running stop sign, hit by Mack truck on Highway 149

A New Jersey man was killed in a wreck on Highway 149 on Thursday, Feb. 27, when he ran a stop sign at Palmyra Road and was hit by a Mack truck.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Hike Rotary Park, stroll downtown, try new Sunday on Strawberry

This is a great weekend for taking a stroll, out at Rotary Park or across downtown Clarksville, including with a new Sunday afternoon event.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: High Wind Warning issued for Clarksville Friday

With severe storms moving across Middle Tennessee, Clarksville could see wind gusts of up to 55 mph on Friday.

News
3 years ago
Motorcyclist critically injured in wreck with car on Trenton Road

A motorcyclist was critically injured after crashing into a car Wednesday afternoon on Trenton Road.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
Thunderstorms coming to Clarksville over next few days, with heavy rain, strong wind

Clarksville forecast: Middle Tennessee is in for some severe storms over the next few days. The biggest risk will be south of Clarksville, but we should see heavy rain and strong winds.