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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.

Helicopters fly over the Air Assault School on Fort Campbell as part of the Air Assault Demonstration during Week of the Eagles on May 21, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Military
12 months ago
1 soldier killed, 1 injured in helicopter accident on Fort Campbell

One soldier was killed and another seriously injured in a helicopter training incident on Fort Campbell Wednesday night.

News
12 months ago
UPDATE: Woman walking on Madison Street hit by vehicle, lanes reopened

A woman walking on Madison Street was hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon near Jimmy John’s.

Elections
12 months ago
Who’s running so far to replace Congressman Mark Green: 3 Republican military veterans step up

Two days after Congressman Mark Green of Clarksville announced he’s resigning from Congress, three military veterans have already put their hats in the ring to replace him.

News
12 months ago
UPDATE: Bicyclist injured in crash with truck on MLK Jr. Parkway

A bicyclist and a truck crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville Tuesday afternoon.

News
12 months ago
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 17-year-old

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a runaway juvenile,

Congressman Mark Green on the Clarksville's Conversation podcast in March 2023. (Chris Smith)
Elections
12 months ago
Mark Green resigning from Congress after House finishes budget bill

Congressman Mark Green of Clarksville, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, is resigning his seat in Congress less than a year after his last re-election.

MV-75, 1/8th scale Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) model (Contributed)
Military
12 months ago
101st Airborne showcases next chapter in Army aviation with MV-75 model at HQ

The 101st Airborne Division held a ceremony to unveil a MV-75, 1/8th scale Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) model, at the atrium of division headquarters on June 6 at Fort Campbell.

Helicopters fly over the Air Assault School on Fort Campbell as part of the Air Assault Demonstration during Week of the Eagles on May 21, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Entertainment
12 months ago
101st Airborne Division to celebrate Army’s 250th birthday with Week of the Eagles

The 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell are presenting Week of the Eagles June 9-15, with a special celebration marking the United States Army’s 250th birthday.

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Crime
12 months ago
Police officer arrested by TBI on charge of abusing his 5-month-old baby

A Clarksville Police officer has been arrested by the TBI on a charges that he abused his 5-month-old baby.

news
12 months ago
Work week weather: Stormy Monday, then sunny, clear and hot

Clarksville forecast: After a stormy Monday, the rest of the week should be sunny and clear.