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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.

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11 months ago
Work week weather: Chance of storms as highs reach mid-80s in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: We have a chance of storms this week as the temperatures rise.

News
11 months ago
UPDATE: Injured brothers released from hospital after fiery collision on Ashland City Road

A vehicle went up in flames and two people were injured in a wreck Sunday morning on Ashland City Road in Clarksville.

Crime
11 months ago
Police arrest man after 5 1/2 hour barricade in north Clarksville

Police closed off a north Clarksville neighborhood and negotiated with a barricaded man for 5 1/2 hours overnight Saturday before he finally surrendered at about 3:45 a.m.

News
11 months ago
News in Clarksville: The Joseph OK’d, Woodstock flood meeting, Maberry complaint dismissed and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including plans for The Joseph being approved, a Woodstock resident flood meeting, and complaints against state Rep. Aron Maberry being dismissed.

News
11 months ago
Man hit by SUV trying to cross Fort Campbell Boulevard at Walmart

A man trying to cross Fort Campbell Boulevard in front of Walmart was hit by an SUV Friday night in Clarksville.

News
11 months ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Can anything stop flooding into Woodstock? (Maybe wall of sandbags?) | PODCAST

Tempers flared this week over flood damage in Clarksville, but what can be done to stop it? Maybe a giant wall of sandbags?

Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services conducts swift water rescue training on April 24, 2025. (Jeff Danault)
Lifestyle
11 months ago
Fort Campbell rescue teams dive into swift water training in creek on post | PHOTOS

Rescue teams with Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services went under in 60-degree water this week as part of annual swift water rescue training.

News
11 months ago
Weekend weather: Stormy start on Friday, with sunny skies by Sunday

Clarksville forecast: The weekend will start out stormy, but things should clear up by Sunday.