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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.

Lifestyle
8 years ago
Group starts petition to permanently move Halloween

The Halloween Costume Association wants to move Halloween to the last Saturday in October.

Crime
8 years ago
Man indicted on first degree murder charges in May shooting death

Rasheem Lewis, 27, was indicted on first degree murder charges in connection to the death of Julian Torres.

Elections
8 years ago
Ex-DEA official says Blackburn had warning on opioid law

A former top Drug Enforcement Administration official says he told staffers who work with Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn exactly what to expect from a 2016 law she co-sponsored

Obituaries
8 years ago
James Goettel

James Patrick Goettel, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 while at his home surrounded by his family.

Obituaries
8 years ago
Rhonda Painter

Rhonda Faye Painter, age 57 of Clarksville passed away on October 23, 2018.

Obituaries
8 years ago
Heather Lohr

Heather Diana Lohr, age 28 of Clarksville, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018.

News
8 years ago
Man dies from injuries in crash involving work lifts on Riverside Drive

The investigation is ongoing and police are still analyzing crash data.

Crime
8 years ago
Operation Blackout: Authorities check on registered sex offenders ahead of Halloween

During Halloween sex offenders under TDOC supervision are informed of a very specific set of rules they must follow.

Lifestyle
8 years ago
Parents can attend free Operation Kidsafe Child Safety event

Parents will receive free digital fingerprinting and photo safety for kids, as well as a free Amber Alert safety form.

Military
8 years ago
U.S. military expected to send hundreds of troops to border

The order comes as thousands of Central American migrants continue their caravan trek through Mexico toward the hoped-for, but still far-distant U.S. border.