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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.

Military
7 months ago
Emergency Resource Fairs coming to help Clarksville families hurt by government shutdown

With no end in sight for the government shutdown, and paychecks for thousands of local federal workers on hold, officials have announced a series of Emergency Resource Fairs.

News
7 months ago
Halloween weather: Rain will let up in time for trick-or-treating on Friday

We’ve had several days of rain in Clarksville, but it should let up by Thursday morning and stay dry for trick-or-treating on Friday.

News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Bypass reopens, traffic resumes after crash with injuries in Clarksville

The Bypass in Clarksville was shut down Tuesday morning by a wreck with minor injuries.

The Clarksville Transit Station in 2019. (Clarksville Now archives)
News
7 months ago
CTS to hold open house to discuss moving city bus station to another location

The city plans to jump back into public discussions of moving the Clarksville bus station away from the middle of downtown.

News
7 months ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 back open after 2-vehicle crash in Clarksville

Interstate 24 westbound was shut down by a two-vehicle crash near mile marker 2 in Clarksville Sunday night.

Clockwise from the top left, School Board immigration debate, THP chase crash, Gary the Guardrail and Keke's Breakfast Cafe.
News
7 months ago
News in Clarksville: Book ban upended, immigration debate, THP chase crash and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a judge overturning a Fort Campbell Schools book ban and a debate over undocumented students.

Crime
7 months ago
Men from Nashville, Murfreesboro arrested in Clarksville Walmart bank robbery

One man from Murfreesboro and another from Nashville have been arrested in this week’s robbery of a bank in a Clarksville Walmart.

Podcasts
7 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Should local School Board weigh in on immigration? | PODCAST

A state move to deny enrollment to undocumented students recently came up at the School Board. But is it the local board’s business to weigh in on these issues?

Business
7 months ago
How do I consolidate credit card debt? | Ask the Expert

There are several ways to consolidate credit card debt. Combining debts into a single balance transfer card or loan with a lower interest rate may help you pay off that debt faster.

Opinion
7 months ago
Letter: School Board should protect all children, including undocumented | OPINION

Contributed commentary from Christine S. McKinney, chair, Montgomery County Democratic Party, on the School Board’s vote on the immigration and enrollment issue.