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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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1 year ago
UPDATE: Tornado Watch issued for Montgomery County until 11 p.m.

Clarksville forecast: There is a low to medium chance for severe storms from about 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon through midnight in Clarksville. 

News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: APSU discrimination policy, Dover Road rezoning, mobile home park stabbing and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including on changes to APSU’s discrimination policy, a Dover Road rezoning, and arrests in a mobile home park stabbing death.

News
1 year ago
1 injured in severe crash on 101st Airborne Division Parkway

One person was injured in a severe crash early Saturday morning on 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville.

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1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: 4 vehicles crash on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville

The Clarksville Police Department has responded to a four-vehicle crash with injuries on Tiny Town Road.

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1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: What is DEI really about? Also, new butcher shop, Nespresso and ‘The Voice’ | PODCAST

Is DEI all about lowering standards? Or is the push against it just racist hostility? Chris and Ryan do some explaining and try to find a reasonable middle ground.

Crime
1 year ago
2 arrested in Antioch after stabbing death at Clarksville mobile home park

Two suspects have been arrested in the stabbing death of a 54-year-old man at Campville Mobile Home Park early Saturday morning.

Crime
1 year ago
Judge hears evidence in Megan Raymond murder case, quadruples bond to $2 million

A judge this week heard evidence in the Megan Raymond murder case, including from a key witness who said he helped Dennis Raymond move his wife’s body to a shallow grave in East Tennessee.

Col. Duke Reim and Command Sgt. Maj. Angelo Fazio, the command team for 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (2MBCT), 101st Airborne Division, participate in a ceremony in preparation for rotation to the European theater, March 19, 2025, at Fort Campbell. (US Army photo)
Military
1 year ago
101st Airborne Division sending about 3,500 ‘Strike’ Brigade soldiers to support NATO in Europe

About 3,500 Fort Campbell soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division are deploying to Europe to support the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Strong thunderstorm passes over Clarksville with 50 mph wind gusts

A strong thunderstorm is moving toward Clarksville with wind gusts up to 50 mph.

News
1 year ago
Austin Peay State University to remove discrimination protections for sexual orientation, gender identity

Austin Peay State University has proposed several changes to its Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy to remove protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity; to remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language; and to remove references to affirmative action.