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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
Gang-related carjacking, pursuit that ended in Clarksville brings federal charges

Three Nashville men and a Nashville woman are facing federal charges following a multi-agency pursuit that began in Nashville and ended with a carjacking and crash in Clarksville.

News
4 years ago
Work week weather: Several days of rain coming this week

Clarksville forecast: Keep your umbrella handy: We’re in for several days of rain, with storms possible at the start.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
4 years ago
UPDATE: Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled at Fort Campbell over storms

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Montgomery and surrounding counties until 10 p.m.

News
4 years ago
News in Clarksville: Wings of Liberty, Clarksville Speedway 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
UPDATE: Power restored to almost 1,000 homes in downtown Clarksville

About 950 CDE Lightband customers lost power in the downtown area Friday morning.

Crime
4 years ago
Teenager arrested in February shooting death on Manning Drive

Police have arrested a teenager in the February shooting death of a man outside apartments at Manning Drive and Wynwood Drive.

News
4 years ago
Weekend weather: Great weather on Friday and Saturday, but storms likely Sunday

Clarksville forecast: We’re looking at a fabulous Friday, and then a mostly sunny Saturday, but then a strong chance of storms on Sunday.

Military
4 years ago
State pours $20 million into newly named Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum in Clarksville

After 30 years of promises and planning, and now with a $20 million grant from the state, the Wings of Liberty Museum is within sight of groundbreaking.

Crime
4 years ago
Murder trial: Ogburn found guilty of killing woman by ‘unloading AK-47’ into car

A man who was wanted in a series of deadly shootings in 2018 was found guilty of murder and attempted murder Wednesday afternoon.

Crime
4 years ago
Girl faces criminal charges over school shooting threat at West Creek Middle

A student who threatened to “shoot up” West Creek Middle School today has been identified and faces criminal charges.