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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.

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.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Phoenix Theatres at Governor’s Square Mall in Clarksville to open May 23

The all-new Phoenix Theatres at Governor’s Square Mall in Clarksville will open to the public on the weekend of May 23.

The North Clarksville Water Treatment Plant being planned on Barge Point Road at the Cumberland River. (Contributed, IDB)
Business
11 months ago
City, IDB study reusing water at Industrial Park, stop cooling servers with drinking water

A growing number of factories in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Park rely on a steady flow of water for cooling systems and noncontact cleaning. But that water doesn’t need to be “potable.”

News
11 months ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist injured in crash with vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

A motorcyclist was critically injured Monday afternoon in a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Clarksville.