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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.

Crime
9 years ago
Statewide crime report shows increases in rape, murder

The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Lenice Parchman

Lenice Parchman, age 93 of Erin, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at her residence.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Martha Rittenberry

Martha Jean Rittenberry, age 72, of Clarksville, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Edward Louis Shephard

Edward Louis Shephard, age 94, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Obituaries
9 years ago
Jim Brewer

Jim Brewer, age 50, of Cumberland City, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

News
9 years ago
Gov. Haslam signs bill allowing wine, liquor sales on Sunday in TN

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, grocery stores will be able to sell win on Sundays.

News
9 years ago
Democratic leader seeks to make pot legal under federal law

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer says he’ll introduce a bill taking marijuana off the federal list of controlled substances — in effect decriminalizing its use.

Business
9 years ago
Report: State unemployment rate remains near historic lows

The national unemployment rate for March was 4.1 percent, a decrease of 0.4 of a percentage point from the same time last year.

News
9 years ago
Section of I-24 in downtown Nashville closed this weekend

Drivers are advised to plan ahead.

News
9 years ago
House passes bill for monument to unborn

If passed by the Senate and signed into law, private funds would be raised for a monument to victims of abortion.