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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: Sunny and warm ahead of possible storms mid-week

Clarksville forecast: We have beautiful weather coming up ahead of expected storms mid-week.

Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in church vandalism spree in Montgomery County

Several churches in east Clarksville have been vandalized over the last few days.

News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Greenway growth, school threat arrest, murder mistrial and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including Greenway growth, a school threat arrest, and a mistrial in a home invasion murder case.

News
1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Should middle-schoolers be arrested for making school threats? | PODCAST

A middle-schooler is arrested and expelled for making a school violence threat, showing the county isn’t playing games with this stuff. Meanwhile, the city has a plan to clean up or clean out houses and buildings that are falling apart, but who will run the bulldozer? Plus, Ryan gives his version of Hemlock history and Chris defends the honor of Drew Barrymore.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on Madison Street in downtown Clarksville

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash on Madison Street in Clarksville Wednesday afternoon.

Business
1 year ago
Train railyard at Industrial Park gets $600,000 state grant for new road to create transload site

A $600,000 state grant will help pay for an access road to a planned RJ Corman transload site at the railyard in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Park, providing “last mile” access for companies relying on train delivery for their products.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: 101st Parkway reopened after 4-vehicle crash in Clarksville

Four vehicles crashed on the 101st Airborne Division Parkway in Clarksville Tuesday afternoon.

Crime
1 year ago
Middle-schooler criminally charged for making social media threat of violence in Clarksville

A middle-school student in Clarksville has been criminally charged with making a threat of school violence on social media.

news
1 year ago
Work week weather: Much warmer, with overnight lows back above freezing

Clarksville forecast: We have a much warmer week ahead, with overnight lows finally rising above freezing.

One person was shot at the National Guard Armory on Jan. 25, 2025. (Dash 10 Media)
Crime
1 year ago
1 shot at National Guard Armory in Clarksville

One person was shot Saturday night at the National Guard Armory in Clarksville.