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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
1 year ago
Flooding fills Dunbar Cave with mud, lifts boardwalks, causes possible damage to cave art

Flooding this week washed through Dunbar Cave in Clarksville, pulling two boardwalks off their footings, filling the cave floor with mud, and possibly damaging 800-year-old Mississippian cave art.

Crime
1 year ago
Woman stabbed to death in south Clarksville house, suspect found in woods

A woman was stabbed to death in a house in south Clarksville early Monday morning. 

Lifestyle
1 year ago
10 Black leaders who helped shape Clarksville’s history against the odds

Here are 10 Black leaders who during their lifetimes helped to shape our community and deserve to be remembered for their role in Clarksville history.

The APSU Summer Internship Program Pilot is announced, along with a $50,000 grant from the American Job Center, at the Clarksville Industrial Association meeting on Jan. 23, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
1 year ago
New summer intern program for Clarksville businesses sets information session for Feb. 26

A new paid internship program designed to connect local employers with Austin Peay State University students will host its first information session this month.

Military
1 year ago
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools

At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement and anything else related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: 4-5 inches of rain expected, major flooding predicted for Red River in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: Another 4-5 inches of rain expected to fall this weekend on already saturated ground in Clarksville, leading to a Flood Watch from midnight Friday through noon Sunday.

The Big Lots parking lot on Riverside Drive, with the proposed site for the apartment complex shown on the hillside at right, on Feb. 12, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
1 year ago
How apartment building could unlock Riverside Drive revitalization, attract grocery to replace Big Lots

While much of the discussion of the proposed apartment complex has centered on traffic and housing, another set of concerns was raised this week: the need to revitalize Riverside Drive, coupled with the lack of grocery stores in the area.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Interstate 24 traffic clearing after crash in Clarksville

A two-vehicle wreck has traffic congested on Interstate 24 eastbound in Clarksville.

News
1 year ago
Storms could bring up 6 inches of rain to Clarksville this week, raising flooding concerns

Clarksville rain forecast: With multiple days of rain coming up, Clarksville could get 4-6 inches of rain, causing creeks and rivers to rise.