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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
2 years ago
Car catches fire, crashes into building on Guthrie Highway causing second fire

A car caught fire and crashed into a building on Guthrie Highway Friday night.

News
2 years ago
The Clarksville Rundown: Dunbar Cave’s Swan Lake: Drain it or embrace it? And who eats the geese? | PODCAST

The state wants to drain Dunbar Cave State Park’s Swan Lake, saying it’s nasty and too expensive. But lots of locals love Swan Lake and its visiting geese. Also, Spring Creek Parkway is looking finished, but is it really? And Chris is doing a callout for your favorite Clarksville pizza styles.

Business
2 years ago
IDB moves forward on Office Park, Marcelina, Visitor’s Center, responds to City Council restrictions

Two major local projects cleared hurdles this week at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board: the Office Park/conference center and the Marcelina development.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: 1 critically injured in crash on Boot Hill in Clarksville

One person was critically injured in a wreck Thursday night on Providence Boulevard in Clarksville.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Fort Campbell holds memorial ceremony on 39th anniversary of Gander plane crash | PHOTOS

Families and community members gathered at the Gander memorial on Fort Campbell Thursday morning to honor lives that were lost 39 years ago.

News
2 years ago
Lows tonight to drop below freezing, Emergency Warming Shelter open in Clarksville

Lows tonight will dip below freezing to about 26 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. In response, the Emergency Warming Shelter will open.

Crime
2 years ago
UPDATE: Deputies arrest juvenile who fled traffic stop, pursuit ended with spike strips downtown

A law enforcement pursuit through downtown Clarksville Tuesday night ended with the successful use of spike strips.

News
2 years ago
House catches fire off of Dover Road in Clarksville

A house off of Dover Road caught fire Monday night in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic returns to normal after crash on Interstate 24 in Clarksville

A semi-tractor trailer crashed with a Jeep Monday morning on Interstate 24 in Clarksville.

News
2 years ago
Work week weather: Rain to start the week, turning to slight chance of snow

Clarksville forecast: We have a couple of days of rain ahead, followed by a slight chance of snow showers.