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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.

Elections
5 years ago
Here are candidates so far in primary for County Commission, mayor, School Board and more

Several candidates have made campaign announcements and picked up petitions at the Montgomery County Election Commission for the May 3 County Primary.

APSU
5 years ago
Murray State joins APSU, Belmont in breaking with OVC; will join Missouri Valley Conference

Longtime Austin Peay State University rival Murray State University has joined the Govs in leaving the Ohio Valley Conference. 

News
5 years ago
Temps today stay below freezing, with warmup coming Saturday

Clarksville forecast: Today’s high will stay below freezing in Clarksville, with lows tonight dropping to the teens.

News
5 years ago
UPDATE: Main roads improved, side roads may be icy in Montgomery County

Residents are urged to stay off the roads this morning, as overnight single-digit temperatures have turned yesterday’s snow into sheets of ice.

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News
5 years ago
SNOW CLOSURES: Roxy play postponed; city, county, state offices closed

Several closures and event cancellations are expected on Friday.

News
5 years ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: 178 wrecks, stranded motorists so far in Clarksville-Montgomery County

Interstate 24 westbound is tied up near mile marker 16 because of a wreck Thursday morning.

News
5 years ago
UPDATE: Temperatures will drop to 6 degrees tonight in Clarksville

We’re expected to get 4-5 inches of snow today in Montgomery and surrounding counties, and the area is under a Winter Storm Warning until 8 p.m.

News
5 years ago
SNOW CLOSURES: County offices, local schools to remain closed Friday

With 2-3 inches of snow expected in Clarksville on Thursday, several closures and event cancellations are expected. 

Clarksville Conversations
5 years ago
Judge John Peay on growing up in Clarksville in 1940s, selling Coca-Colas downtown | AUDIO

Judge John Peay joins Katie Gambill and Charlie Koon on Clarksville’s Conversation.

News
5 years ago
WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Montgomery, surrounding counties

Clarksville forecast: Snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected for the area, according to the National Weather Service.