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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.

Obituaries
8 years ago
MSG Ret. Richard Jackson

MSG Richard Leon Jackson, ARMY (Ret), age 84 of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at TN State Veteran’s Home.

Obituaries
8 years ago
Frances “Carlene” Seay

Frances “Carlene” Seay, age 93 of Erin, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.

Education
8 years ago
Austin Peay sends dolls to stratosphere to celebrate women in STEM

Austin Peay State University and the College of STEM recently celebrated women in STEM by launching a high-altitude balloon carrying two dolls adorned in American Girl NASA space suits.

News
8 years ago
Tennessee governor backs heartbeat abortion ban

Some abortion opponents hope passing stricter prohibitions will lead to a Supreme Court review of Roe v. Wade.

Crime
8 years ago
Kentucky security guard sought in armor truck theft captured

The FBI said Wednesday that Mark Espinosa was arrested near Hartford on a federal warrant stemming from the Dec. 5 robbery of a Garda armored truck in Louisville.

Lifestyle
8 years ago
Join ClarksvilleNow/5 Star Media in helping Ashford Place fire victims

The community can visit the Madison Street Walmart to make a donation this Friday and Saturday to support Ashford Place Fire Relief.

High Schools
8 years ago
Northwest senior baseball player signs with Southwest Community College

Jordan Smith signed his commitment paperwork in a signing ceremony held earlier this month at Northwest High School.

Business
8 years ago
Clarksville United Way Director leaving post to pursue new role

Ginna Holleman initially came on board with United Way in 2011 as Campaign and Marketing Director and was named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director in the 2012.

Elections
8 years ago
Jeff Burkhart announces run for District 22 State Senate seat

District 22 comprises all of Montgomery, Houston, and Stewart counties.