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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.

Crime
12 months ago
UPDATE: Barricaded suspect surrenders peacefully off Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville

Police were negotiating with a man barricaded in a house off Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville Sunday afternoon.

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news
1 year ago
Storm brings 3 inches of rain to Clarksville, Red, Cumberland Rivers to hit flood stage

This weekend’s storm brought 3 inches of rain to Clarksville, according to gauges at the Clarksville Regional Airport.

News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Carnival rescue, veteran’s charges dropped, School Board livestreaming and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a rescue from a carnival ride in Erin, and charges being dropped in the George Henderson case.

Crime
1 year ago
Police respond to reported crash, find man with fatal stab wounds in Clarksville

Police responding to a reported crash overnight in Clarksville instead found a man with several stab wounds who later died from his injuries.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Clarksville remains under Flood Watch, Wind Advisory

Clarksville storm forecast: Here’s the latest on thunderstorms and heavy rain moving across Middle Tennessee today.

News
1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Carnival ride rescue, demolishing old buildings, R. Kelly’s PlayStation | PODCAST

What would you do if you were trapped in a swing 65 feet up for four hours? It happened in Erin, and they had to be rescued by Montgomery County volunteer firefighters.

A line of thunderstorms near Clarksville, seen from Old Russellville Pike. (Chris Smith)
News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Wind Advisory, Flood Watch issued for Montgomery County starting tonight

Clarksville storm forecast: The first of two waves should reach us Friday night between midnight and 2 a.m.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Weekend top picks: ClarksvilleCon, flamenco concert

If the weather improves, we might have the big annual Irish Day Parade in Erin. If not, you can still check out the ClarksvilleCon or the Maharajah Flamenco Band Concert.