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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 27 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.