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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
6 years ago
Powers wins Republican nomination against ‘formidable opponent’ in Englen

Incumbent state Sen. Bill Powers won the Republican nomination for his Senate seat on Thursday night, beating out challenger Doug Englen in a race that see-sawed from Englen to Powers as early voting results came in.

Elections
6 years ago
Bryant wins on promise of ‘modernizing’ Highway Department in Montgomery County

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Jeff Bryant Jr. has won a three-way race to become […]

News
6 years ago
City Council rejects spending $1.2 million to settle Blackhorse lawsuit

The City of Clarksville’s legal battle with Blackhorse Pub & Brewery will keep going, now that the latest attempt to settle it has failed.

News
6 years ago
Fireworks ‘wars’ made illegal in Clarksville, with ban on aiming at people, buildings

Fireworks “wars” are now illegal in Clarksville, and some City Council members now seem inclined to take the matter further and ban fireworks altogether in the city. 

Elections
6 years ago
Election results: Powers wins Senate nomination, Bryant wins Highway Supervisor in Montgomery County

Results from the State Primary and County General Election in Montgomery County.

Elections
6 years ago
Polls open in Montgomery County, with masks, social distancing

Polls are open. Here’s how voting is going, and who’s on the ballot.

Coronavirus
6 years ago
2nd COVID-19 death in 2 days, total 13 deaths in Montgomery County

Montgomery County has had a second COVID-19 death in as many days, bringing the total deaths here to 13.

Business
6 years ago
Industrial Development Board announces Wally Crow as new chairman

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board is pleased to announce Wally Crow as the chairman of the board.

Coronavirus
6 years ago
9 inmates, 3 deputies test positive for COVID-19 at Montgomery County Jail

Five more inmates and one more deputy have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Montgomery County Jail.

Coronavirus
6 years ago
12th death from COVID-19 in Montgomery County, plus 5 new hospitalizations

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County has had its 12th COVID-19 death, along with […]