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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
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.

News
5 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: River Road closed, cutting off Zinc Plant Road traffic

River Road is closed in both directions just north of Dean Road, cutting off traffic from the Zinc Plant Road bridge.

Clarksville Conversations
5 years ago
Frank Lott on the history and future of the Customs House Museum | AUDIO

Frank Lott joins Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation to talk about the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.

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Crime
5 years ago
Crime in Clarksville: 2020 numbers show we’re safest of largest cities in Tennessee

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With a bit of assistance from the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Lifestyle
5 years ago
Public Library hosts Scholastic Book Fair, returns to full in-person service Aug. 2

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will make a complete return to full services on Monday, Aug. 2.

Education
5 years ago
It’s time to Stuff the Bus for Teacher Warehouse

Stuff the Bus will be Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at all Clarksville Walmart locations.

News
5 years ago
Work week weather: Highs rising toward 90 this week, with slight chance of storms

Things will be a bit cooler this week, with highs starting in the low 80s and rising toward 90 by the weekend.

Entertainment
5 years ago
Crowd turns out to Pour the Love for sidelined Blackhorse employees | PHOTOS

A big crowd turned out for the Pour the Love benefit for employees of Blackhorse Pub & Brewery at Downtown Commons on Saturday.

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News
5 years ago
Deputy hit by car while directing traffic on Highway 149

An overnight wreck on Highway 149 sent one deputy to the hospital.