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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.

Crime
6 years ago
Barricaded suspect talked down by Clarksville Police after 5-hour negotiation

Clarksville Police talked a barricaded man out of a house after several hours of negotiation Friday afternoon.

Crime
6 years ago
Police release photos of vehicle that may have killed pedestrian on Providence Boulevard

Clarksville Police on Friday afternoon released three images that may show the car that hit and killed a pedestrian July 9 on Providence Boulevard.  

Crime
6 years ago
Suspect captured in slaying of Clarksville woman in Electrolux parking lot

A Dickson County sex offender wanted in the slaying of a Clarksville woman this week was captured Friday in Mount Juliet.

Coronavirus
6 years ago
8th person dies of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, active cases hits 722

Montgomery County has had another death from COVID-19, raising the total to 8 deaths.

News
6 years ago
Update: Flood advisory for parts of Montgomery County

Clarksville may get some strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with the main threat being gusty winds and heavy rainfall. 

News
6 years ago
Senate candidate Manny Sethi calls out ‘Washington establishment Republicans’ in speech to Clarksville Kiwanis

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – U.S. Senate candidate Manny Sethi took aim at “mobs in […]

Crime
6 years ago
Funeral arrangements announced for Lilburn Evitts, killed by hit-and-run driver

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Lilburn Lee “Golf Ball” Evitts, who was hit by a car and killed Thursday on Providence Boulevard.

Coronavirus
6 years ago
Free coronavirus testing site moves this week to Richview Middle School

Free coronavirus testing by the Montgomery County Health Department will temporarily move from Veterans Plaza to Richview Middle School starting Thursday.

Coronavirus
6 years ago
Active coronavirus cases top 500 in Montgomery County

Over the weekend, Montgomery County topped an unwelcome milestone in the coronavirus outbreak: More than 500 active reported cases.

Education
6 years ago
Poll results: 44% plan to send their kids back to school in-person in August

In an informal online ClarksvilleNow poll, with over 3,750 respondents as of Monday morning, parents were pretty well split on what they’ll do.