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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.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Weekend top picks: Jazz on the Lawn, Spring into Summer, Bike the CRAM and more

Things to do in Clarksville: It’s a beautiful weekend to get out and have some fun, and it’s Memorial Day weekend to boot! Here are some of your top options, including Jazz on the Lawn and Bike the Cram.

News
3 years ago
UPDATE: Power restored after over 2,900 lose electricity in north Clarksville

Over 2,200 customers lost power today in north Clarksville.

News
3 years ago
Weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm weather coming for Memorial Day weekend

Clarksville forecast: We have a beautiful Memorial Day weekend ahead, with partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures.

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.

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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.

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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.