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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.

A tour of the LST 325 World War II ship during its stop in 2017. (Clarksville Now archives)
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
This weekend in Clarksville: WWII ship at McGregor Park, BBQ at Richellen

Get in some fun before the rain starts this weekend in Clarksville, with a WWII ship tour, a BBQ festival and bouncies at McGregor Park!

News
4 weeks ago
Weekend weather: Remnants of Hurricane Isaias could bring Clarksville 3 inches of rain

Clarksville forecast: We’re in for a much-needed rainy weekend, thanks to remnants of Hurricane Isaias traveling up through Tennessee.

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
News
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: How to get tickets for Trump rally, 1st presidential visit to Clarksville since 1992

According to a news release sent to Clarksville Now, doors for the midterm rally will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and the event will begin at 1 p.m.

News
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal after crash on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

A wreck has eastbound traffic tied up on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

From the left, Ryan Ploeckelman, Doretha Minor and Charlie Koon.
Clarksville Conversations
4 weeks ago
Clarksville Conversations: How Combat Hunger helps Manna Cafe help others | PODCAST

On this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon talks to Doretha Minor about Combat Hunger.

Sunny skies
News
4 weeks ago
Work week weather: Sunny days in mid-80s, but no rain for Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Sunny and mild weather is expected this week, with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s.

House fire on Skyview Circle, Konen double murder trial, New York Butcher Shoppe, Jerri Green.
News
4 weeks ago
News in Clarksville: 11-year-old reports fire, mayor candidates on the issues and other top stories this week

The top local news in Clarksville this week, including city election candidates on the issues, the Konen double murder trial and an 11-year-old girl reports a house fire.

Police respond to a shooting on Kraft Street on Nov. 5, 2023. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
4 weeks ago
Man convicted of murdering nephew in Kraft Street store parking lot

The Clarksville man was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder Thursday after a four-day jury trial.

Trane's donation of five industrial AC units to the YAIPAK warehouse on Oct. 2, 2026. (Christian Brown)
News
1 month ago
Trane cranes 5 donated industrial AC units onto YAIPAK warehouse

Trane has donated five industrial AC units, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, to heat and cool the 30,000-square-foot warehouse year-round.

From the left, Larry Allen, Adolph Dagan and Sabrena Gillespie.
Elections
1 month ago
Where do they stand? City Council Ward 1 candidates Allen, Dagan, Gillespie

The candidates for the open Ward 1 seat are Larry Allen, Adolph Dagan and Sabrena Gillespie. Here are their responses on five key topics.

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