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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
School bus driver crisis: How Clarksville-Montgomery County School System solved it

Amid an ongoing national shortage of school bus drivers, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has gone from crisis to coasting in just one year.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
3 years ago
Stong winds, heavy rain coming tonight, with up to 1 inch expected in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Heavy rain is expected in Clarksville tonight, with up to 1 inch of rain in less than 24 hours.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Voluntary water restriction lifted in Clarksville, residents can return to normal usage

Repair work is complete on the 30-inch water line that broke this week, and the mandatory water restriction has been lifted. But Clarksville Gas & Water is asking residents to limit their water usage as storage tanks get back to normal.

News
3 years ago
Heavy rain coming to Clarksville, with up to 1 inch expected Wednesday

Clarksville forecast: Heavy rain is expected in Clarksville on Wednesday, with up to an inch of rain in 24 hours.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Beaver 100.3 Hunting & Fishing Expo coming up next week in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Featuring boat displays, animals, archery and classes by the […]

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Schools to open Wednesday, crews have repaired broken line, restrictions still in place

Mandatory water restrictions remain in effect for Clarksville and are likely to continue until at least this evening.

Crime
3 years ago
Carjacking suspect flees police, crashes on Old Russellville Pike in Clarksville

A carjacker who fled from police crashed a car into a tree on Old Russellville Pike Monday afternoon.

News
3 years ago
F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville: Here’s a video tour as move-in day approaches | VIDEO

Construction of the F&M Bank Arena is all but complete, and it’s just about ready for move-in day. Clarksville Now toured the site this week.

Obituaries
3 years ago
Barbara Jean Crotzer

Barbara Jean Crotzer, affectionately known as “Penny”, age 74, of Clarksville passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home.

Obituaries
3 years ago
Wanda “Janell” Welch

Wanda “Janell” Welch, age 76 of Cumberland City, TN, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.