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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
Work week weather: Strong chance of rain for several days

Clarksville forecast: Rain is in the forecast for the next several days, possibly letting up by week’s end.

News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Homeless children, DEI debates, teenager shot and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including on homeless children, state and local DEI debates and the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old.

Crime
1 year ago
Woman charged with murder, victim’s husband with tampering in death of Fort Campbell soldier

Two people have been charged in the 2024 slaying of a Fort Campbell soldier, Pfc. Katia Duenas Aguilar: a woman charged with murder and Aguilar’s husband with tampering with evidence.

News
1 year ago
THP: School bus crashed head-on with SUV making improper left turn

The school bus crash Tuesday afternoon in northeast Montgomery County was caused when another driver tried to take an improper left turn

Crime
1 year ago
1 shot to death at home in St. Bethlehem area of Clarksville

One person was killed in a home in the St. Bethlehem area of Clarksville Tuesday night.

News
1 year ago
Bill proposed by Clarksville legislator to eliminate diversity, equity, inclusion in local government, universities

A Clarksville member of the Tennessee General Assembly has proposed legislation that would put a stop to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in government entities and public universities.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: School bus crashes on Rossview Road in Montgomery County, no students on board

A school bus crashed with an SUV Tuesday afternoon in northeast Montgomery County.

A 15-year-old was shot at Chum’s Discount Tobacco Store on Peachers Mill Road on Feb. 2, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 year ago
15-year-old dies from injuries in weekend shooting at shop in Clarksville

The 15-year-old who was shot at a store on Peachers Mill Road Sunday night has died from his injuries. He has been identified as Ikehliayon Hite of Clarksville.

A 15-year-old was shot at Chum’s Discount Tobacco Store on Peachers Mill Road on Feb. 2, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 year ago
Teenage boy wounded in shooting at store on Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville

A teenager was shot at a store on Peachers Mill Road in Clarksville Sunday night.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist injured in crash with car on Bypass

A motorcycle crashed with a vehicle on the 41A Bypass/Ashland City Road in Clarksville Sunday afternoon.