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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
APSU to pay embattled psychology professor $56,000 in severance agreement

The agreement that separated an embattled psychology professor from Austin Peay State University included a $56,000 severance package.

News
1 year ago
Wallace Redd resigns from Clarksville City Council

City Councilperson Wallace Redd has announced his resignation from the Ward 4 seat on the council, effective Oct. 31.

Elections
1 year ago
On the issues: Tennessee House District 67 candidates asked about highways, abortion, school vouchers | VIDEO

Clarksville Now is holding election forums, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. The candidates for Tennessee House District 67 are Jamie Dean Peltz, a Republican, and Rep. Ronnie Glynn, a Democrat.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE: Cumberland Drive back open after critical injury wreck at Liberty Park

A woman was critically injured in a wreck on Cumberland Drive at Liberty Park in Clarksville Thursday morning.

News
1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bicyclist hit by vehicle on Fort Campbell Boulevard

A woman riding a bicycle was hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon on Fort Campbell Boulevard in Clarksville.

Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Suspect surrenders after barricading himself in hotel on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville

After extensive negotiations with CPD’s crisis negotiators, the suspect who barricaded himself inside a hotel in Clarksville has surrendered to police.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Jeff Dunham to bring Peanut, Achmed and Walter to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville

Jeff Dunham, the biggest dummy guy in America, is bringing his “Artificial Intelligence” tour to Clarksville this February.

News
1 year ago
Work week weather: After 4 inches of rain from Helene, back to dry weather

Clarksville forecast: After getting 4 inches of rain out of the Hurricane Helene’s effects, we’ll be back to dry weather this week.

News
1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Flooding questions, search for fairgrounds, professor leaves and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including flooding questions, the search for a new fairgrounds, and an embattled APSU professor leaves

News
1 year ago
Clarksville gets almost 4 inches of rain from Helene, with a bit more to come

Clarksville forecast: The Hurricane Helene weather event is mostly over for Clarksville, with Flood Advisories now expired for the area.