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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.

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1 year ago
News in Clarksville: Naming rights for parking garage, greenway plans, medical marijuana and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including naming rights for the new parking garage, greenway plans, and a push for medical marijuana.

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1 year ago
UPDATE: Cold Weather Advisory issued with wind chills of 5 below 0 expected in Clarksville

Clarksville forecast: The low is expected to dip to 8 degrees Sunday night in Clarksville, and Monday’s high will be only 23 degrees.

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1 year ago
Home catches fire on Chapel Hill Road in south Montgomery County

A house on Chapel Hill Road in south Montgomery County caught fire Friday afternoon.

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1 year ago
The Clarksville Rundown: How we got Free Parking (garage) on First Street | PODCAST

Montgomery County just might get a free parking garage next to the arena, and we should name it “The Millan Center For Parking Excellence.” Also, crime is actually down in Clarksville, veterans are taking a wild ride across the Pacific Ocean, and Chris tries his best to explain how “canball” works at Barksdale Elementary.

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1 year ago
UPDATE: Traffic back to normal on Interstate 24 eastbound in Clarksville

Traffic was backed up on Interstate 24 in Clarksville late Friday morning.

The parking garage under construction at F&M Bank Arena, seen from Shelby's Trio, on Jan. 14, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Business
1 year ago
Parking garage at arena: Sale of naming rights, operating agreement may mean 0 county dollars spent

Through a deal with Millan Holdings for naming rights and an operating agreement, Montgomery County may end up without having to use any county money to build the F&M Bank Arena parking garage in downtown Clarksville.

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1 year ago
Work week weather: Cold start in Clarksville, rising to 50 by Friday

Clarksville forecast: Things will warm up this week, with lows rising from the teens to back up above freezing.

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1 year ago
UPDATE: 5 dogs rescued from burning home on Bryant Hollow Road in Cunningham

A home caught fire early Sunday morning on Bryant Hollow Road in Cunningham, south Montgomery County.

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1 year ago
News in Clarksville: School report cards, dog rescue update, mayors’ plans and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now, including school report cards issued, an Indian Mound dog rescue update, and mayors outline their 2025 plans.

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1 year ago
UPDATE: Winter storm falls short, Clarksville gets 2-3 inches of snow

The National Weather Service is predicting 4-6 inches of snow for Clarksville, with 60-100% probability.