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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.

Clarksville Conversations
5 years ago
Army recruiter discusses what it’s like to muster the troops | AUDIO

Lt. Col. LaKeetra Colvin is the commanding officer of the Army’s Nashville Recruiting Battalion.

Business
5 years ago
UPDATE: IDB chief Frank Tate fired after secret investigation in Clarksville

Industrial Development Board Executive Director Frank Tate has been fired following an investigation initiated by the Economic Development Council board.

Crime
5 years ago
Agents confiscate 34 guns, 15 pounds of meth in Montgomery County home

Agents and deputies recently discovered 34 firearms and more than 15 pounds of meth at a home in Palmyra, southwest of Clarksville. 

News
5 years ago
UPDATE: Motorcycle rider killed after hitting truck at landfill on Guthrie Highway

A wreck has Guthrie Highway down to one lane northeast of Clarksville.

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News
5 years ago
Body recovered from Cumberland River near Clarksville

Crews have recovered a body from the Cumberland River downstream from Clarksville. 

Military
5 years ago
Report: 101st Airborne unit investigated over strip club incident in Poland

The Army is investigating a trip to Poland by the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade “No Mercy” battalion that included a visit to an off-limits strip club and the disappearance of a battalion executive officer.

News
5 years ago
Work week weather: Sunny and warm, with next chance of rain Wednesday

This week will start off sunny and warm, with the next chance of rain coming Wednesday.

News
5 years ago
News in Clarksville: Hit-and-run death, Gary the Guardrail and other top stories this week

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

Crime
5 years ago
UPDATE: Carjacking suspect arrested, stolen Camaro recovered

Heavy police presence near Governor’s Square had Wilma Rudolph Boulevard blocked in both directions Saturday afternoon.

Crime
5 years ago
Jeep taken in carjacking in Montgomery County

A Jeep was taken in a carjacking this morning in Montgomery County.