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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.

Crime
4 years ago
Former APSU track and cross country coach pleads guilty to attempted theft of $30,600

The former track and field coach at Austin Peay State University has pleaded guilty to theft and agreed to repay the university $30,600 in misappropriated money.

Crime
4 years ago
2 charged in shooting death of man found in car on Power Street

Two people have been charged in the shooting of a Clarksville man who was found dead in a car on Power Street last month.

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News
4 years ago
Motorcycle rider critically injured in wreck on College Street

A motorcycle rider was critically injured in a crash Monday night on College Street.

News
4 years ago
Work week weather: Hot and sunny start, then chance of storms mid-week

Clarksville forecast: The week should start out hot and sunny, with cooling temperatures and a chance of storms mid-week.

News
4 years ago
3 vehicles crash on 101st Parkway

Three vehicles, one of them a motorcycle, crashed on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway at Victory Road.

News
4 years ago
News in Clarksville: Spring Creek Parkway, arson fires, high school graduations and other top stories this week

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

News
4 years ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help locating 2 runaway 17-year-olds

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two runaway juveniles, 17-year-old Alicia Johnson and 17-year-old Kayle O’Neal.

Crime
4 years ago
UPDATE: Person of interest in 2 Clarksville arson fires located in Florida

Two homes were burning early Friday morning in what investigators believe were related fires.

Education
4 years ago
Only 52% of 2021 grads went straight to college in Tennessee, slicing into higher-ed enrollment

A state report says nearly half of Tennessee public high school seniors in the class of 2021 did not attend college or technical school right after graduating.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Strong thunderstorm moving across Montgomery County

A strong thunderstorm is moving toward the Clarksville area with winds in excess of 40 mph.