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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
5 years ago
Work week weather: Heat continues, with chance of storms at the start

The week will start with a chance of storms, but with heat index readings up to 100.

News
5 years ago
News in Clarksville: Council resignations, crime data and other top stories this week

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

News
5 years ago
UPDATE: Woman found safe after Silver Alert in Clarksville

A TBI Silver Alert has been issued for Jaqueline Vickers, 75, of Clarksville, who was last seen Thursday.

News
5 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic mostly clear after wrecks on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

Wrecks have Interstate 24 eastbound slowed down through Clarksville.

Entertainment
5 years ago
Southside Summer Nights to showcase Exit 216 and Bekka Bramlett next month

Enjoy an evening of live music at Historic Collinsville’s Southside Summer Nights on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Coronavirus
5 years ago
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine? These Clarksville and Tennessee leaders did

Clarksville Now recently presented the views of local doctors on the COVID vaccine. This time, we’re talking to our local leaders.

News
5 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Madison Street to close Friday night for sewer main repair

Madison Street will be closed in both directions near downtown Friday night for sewer line work.

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News
5 years ago
Body found on Shady Grove Road in Montgomery County

A body was found in Montgomery County south of Sango Wednesday night.

Crime
5 years ago
Man arrested in 2018 death of Clarksville woman who was shot with 2 toddlers in car

Police have made an arrest in a 2018 shooting death in Clarksville in which a woman was shot while her two children were strapped in car seats.

Crime
5 years ago
Police adding devices to detect drug-induced DUI in Clarksville

With a rise in drugged driving incidents in Clarksville, police are getting a new tool that will help them record evidence of cannabinoid and opioid impairment: the DAX Recorder.